HOWO Special Truck Export Expands Warehouse Facility in Jinan
To meet growing demand, we have expanded our warehouse and logistics facility in Jinan by an additional 50,000 square meters.
HOWO Special Truck Export Co., Ltd is pleased to announce the completion of a major facility expansion at our Jinan headquarters. The expansion adds 50,000 square meters of modern warehouse and logistics space, bringing our total facility area to over 250,000 square meters. This investment represents our commitment to meeting the growing global demand for heavy-duty trucks and trailers.
Expansion Overview
The expansion project, which began in March 2025, was completed on schedule in September 2025. The new facility includes several specialized areas designed to enhance our operational capabilities:
Spare Parts Distribution Center: A 15,000-square-meter climate-controlled warehouse dedicated to spare parts storage and distribution. The facility can house over 50,000 different SKUs, ensuring rapid fulfillment of parts orders from customers worldwide.
Pre-Delivery Inspection Area: A 10,000-square-meter dedicated zone where all vehicles undergo comprehensive pre-shipment inspections. The area features multiple inspection bays, a 2-kilometer test track, and state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment.
Export Packing and Crating Center: A 12,000-square-meter facility for professional vehicle preparation and packing. This includes container loading bays, Ro-Ro vessel preparation docks, and bulk cargo packing stations.
Administrative and Training Center: A 8,000-square-meter building housing expanded office space, customer reception areas, and training facilities for visiting technicians and drivers.
Technology Integration
The new facility incorporates several advanced technologies:
WMS (Warehouse Management System): A fully automated inventory management system using RFID tracking for real-time parts location and availability. This system has reduced parts retrieval time by 60% and virtually eliminated shipping errors.
Automated Sorting System: Conveyor-based sorting equipment that can process up to 500 parts orders per day, dramatically improving our fulfillment capacity.
Climate Control: Advanced HVAC systems maintain optimal temperature and humidity conditions for sensitive electronic components and precision parts.
Solar Power: The new buildings feature rooftop solar panels generating 1.5 megawatts of clean electricity, contributing to our sustainability goals.
Impact on Operations
The expansion has significantly enhanced our operational capabilities:
Parts order fulfillment time reduced from 72 hours to 24 hours for in-stock items. Pre-delivery inspection capacity increased from 15 trucks per day to 30 trucks per day. Container loading efficiency improved by 40% through dedicated loading docks. Customer reception and hospitality facilities upgraded to accommodate up to 50 visiting clients simultaneously.
Customer Benefits
Our international customers will benefit from this expansion through faster spare parts delivery, reduced lead times for vehicle orders, improved pre-shipment quality assurance, and enhanced visiting experience for factory inspections.
This expansion positions HOWO Special Truck Export to support our planned growth to 10,000 annual unit exports by 2028, ensuring we have the infrastructure to serve our growing global customer base.