AP Cargo Expands its Fleet with New FUSO Trucks

Pasay City, Philippines – AP Cargo, one of the leading logistics service providers in the Philippines, has successfully increased its fleet with the recent turnover of an additional five (5) FUSO Canter FE73 units from Sojitz Fuso Philippines Corporation (SFP) through its dealer partner, Christian General Motors Inc. (CGMI) – FUSO Tarlac last February 27, 2025. This milestone underscore AP Cargo’s continued investment in fleet expansion which aims to meet the growing demand of Filipino customers nationwide. This marks the strong partnership between FUSO and AP Cargo.

These newly added Canter FE73 units are part of AP Cargo’s ongoing strategy to further improve quality service across the Philippines.

The FUSO Canter FE73 is powered by a 4P10-WAT2 Common Rail Turbocharged Intercooled Diesel engine, which generates a maximum power of 131 PS and a torque of 350 N-m. – this makes the FUSO Canter the ideal choice for logistics operations. Renowned for its comfort, durability, and productivity, it is also suited for a wide range of cargo applications.

With a gross vehicle weight (GVW) of 4,490 kg, the FUSO Canter ensures that AP Cargo can efficiently transport a variety of shipments, from transporting documents & parcels to comprehensive logistics support and domestic and international transfers.

Mr. Yosuke Nishi, SFP President & CEO: “We are extremely proud to see AP Cargo expand its fleet to more than 300 units. This marks a significant achievement in our partnership, and we are grateful for the trust that AP Cargo has placed in FUSO. Their continuous expansion is a testament to the durability and performance of our commercial vehicles, and we are excited to see how these new FUSO trucks will help their logistics operations”.

With more than 300 units from FUSO, AP Cargo’s fleet continues to grow, driven by the need for fast, safe, and efficient delivery services.

Visit FUSO Philippines’ official website at www.fuso.com.ph. Follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/FusoPhilippines for the latest news and updates from the brand.

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[email protected] | (049) 530 1390

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Sojitz Corporation at a Glance
As a general trading company, the Sojitz Group is engaged in a wide range of businesses globally, including buying, selling, importing, and exporting goods, manufacturing and selling products, providing services, and planning and coordinating projects, in Japan and overseas. The Group also invests in various sectors and conducts financing activities. The broad range of sectors in which Sojitz operates includes those related to automobiles, plants, energy, mineral resources, chemicals, foodstuff resources, agricultural and forestry resources, consumer goods, and industrial parks. Sojitz has run so many kinds of automotive business all over the world such as CKD production, wholesale, and Retail. In the case of the business in Philippine, Sojitz has been engaged to the automotive business since 1969.

Daimler Truck at a Glance
Daimler Truck Holding AG (“Daimler Truck”) is one of the world’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturers, with over 40 main locations and more than 100,000 employees around the globe. The founders of Daimler Truck invented the modern transportation industry with their trucks and buses a good 125 years ago. Unchanged to this day, the company’s aspirations are dedicated to one purpose: Daimler Truck works for all who keep the world moving. Its customers enable people to be mobile and get goods to their destinations reliably, on time, and safely. Daimler Truck provides the technologies, products, and services for them to do so. This also applies to the transformation to CO2-neutral driving. The company is striving to make sustainable transport a success, with profound technological knowledge and a clear view of its customers’ needs. Daimler Truck’s business activities are structured in five reporting segments: Trucks North America (TN) with the truck brands Freightliner and Western Star and the school bus brand Thomas Built Buses. Trucks Asia (TA) with the FUSO and RIZON commercial vehicle brands. Mercedes-Benz Trucks (MBT) with the truck brand of the same name and BharatBenz. Daimler Buses (DB) with the Mercedes-Benz and Setra bus brands. Daimler Truck’s new Financial Services business (DTFS) constitutes the fifth segment, the product range in the truck segments includes light, medium and heavy trucks for long-distance, distribution and construction traffic and special-purpose vehicles used mainly in the municipal and vocational sector. The product range of the bus segment includes city buses, school buses and intercity buses, coaches and bus chassis. In addition to the sale of new and used commercial vehicles, the company also offers after-sales services and connectivity solutions.

MFTBC at a Glance
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC) is a commercial vehicle manufacturer based in Kawasaki City, Japan. 89.29% of its shares are owned by Daimler Truck AG and 10.71% by various Mitsubishi group companies. MFTBC provides trucks, buses and industrial engines under the FUSO brand with a longstanding history of over 90 years, serving approximately 170 markets worldwide. MFTBC proactively develops cutting-edge technologies such as electrification, with its eCanter being Japan’s first mass-produced electric light-duty truck. MFTBC’s heavy-duty Super Great Truck was also the first of its kind in Japan to include SAE Level 2-equivalent automated driving support technology, now a benchmark in the Japanese commercial vehicle market.

FUSO at a Glance
FUSO is a Daimler Truck brand, offering a range of commercial vehicles such as trucks and buses and industrial engines in about 170 markets worldwide. The brand is characterized by effectiveness, safety and comfort, built over its 90-year history with a foundation of and Japanese quality and craftsmanship. The Canter light-duty truck claims the top share in various markets around the world. FUSO leads electrification of commercial vehicles by globally offering Japan’s first mass-produced electric light-duty truck, the eCanter. FUSO promises customers a “Future Together,” a bold claim that continues to drive the brand’s contributions to safe and sustainable transport.

Burgos, Ilocos Sur – In a significant event held at the Burgos Municipal Hall last February 15, 2025, Sojitz Fuso Philippines Corporation (SFP), through its dealer partner, HMEN Motors – FUSO Pangasinan proudly turned over a fleet of twenty-seven (27) FUSO Canter FE73 Drop-side units to the local government unit (LGU) of Burgos, Ilocos Sur. This turnover was part of the Farmer’s Day celebration, an annual festival event dedicated in honoring the farmers of Burgos for their invaluable contributions to the agriculture and economy of Ilocos Sur and the Philippines.

The 27 FUSO Canter FE73 Drop-side units will be distributed to each of Burgos’ 26 barangays, with the remaining unit allocated for municipal use. These vehicles are essential for supporting each barangay’s agricultural activities, providing farmers with the means of transporting their goods efficiently and enhancing the region’s overall productivity.

The FUSO Canter is known for its durability, reliability, and versatility, making it ideal for the agricultural sector. With its gross vehicle weight (GVW) of 4,490 kg., the vehicle ensures that the farmers of Burgos can transport their produce, materials and equipment with ease. It is also powered by a 4P10- WAT2 Common Rail Turbocharged Intercooled Diesel engine that generates a maximum power of 131 PS and a torque of 350 N-m, ideal for transporting agricultural products such as rice, vegetables and other produce.

The installed drop-side bodies which passed FUSO’s truck body standards will further enhance the vehicle’s ability to hold out against the heavy demands of the daily farmer’s operations. It is a versatile and practical solution for the farming community of Burgos.

“We would like to thank the local government unit of Burgos for choosing FUSO as your partner in advancing our agricultural operations. We are proud to support our local farmers, who play such a vital role in the economy of Burgos and Ilocos Sur. Moving forward, we remain committed to providing solutions that drive progress and empower various industries. We look forward to supporting more initiatives for many years to come. Ayos, Burgos!” said Mr. Yosuke Nishi, SFP President & CEO.

Visit FUSO Philippines’ official website at www.fuso.com.ph. Follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/FusoPhilippines for the latest news and updates from the brand.

For more information, please contact:
Ms. Joms Ilaw, Senior Brand Communications Specialist
[email protected] | (049) 530 1390

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Sojitz Corporation at a Glance
As a general trading company, the Sojitz Group is engaged in a wide range of businesses globally, including buying, selling, importing, and exporting goods, manufacturing and selling products, providing services, and planning and coordinating projects, in Japan and overseas. The Group also invests in various sectors and conducts financing activities. The broad range of sectors in which Sojitz operates includes those related to automobiles, plants, energy, mineral resources, chemicals, foodstuff resources, agricultural and forestry resources, consumer goods, and industrial parks. Sojitz has run so many kinds of automotive business all over the world such as CKD production, wholesale, and Retail. In the case of the business in Philippine, Sojitz has been engaged to the automotive business since 1969.

Daimler Truck at a Glance
Daimler Truck Holding AG (“Daimler Truck”) is one of the world’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturers, with over 40 main locations and more than 100,000 employees around the globe. The founders of Daimler Truck invented the modern transportation industry with their trucks and buses a good 125 years ago. Unchanged to this day, the company’s aspirations are dedicated to one purpose: Daimler Truck works for all who keep the world moving. Its customers enable people to be mobile and get goods to their destinations reliably, on time, and safely. Daimler Truck provides the technologies, products, and services for them to do so. This also applies to the transformation to CO2-neutral driving. The company is striving to make sustainable transport a success, with profound technological knowledge and a clear view of its customers’ needs. Daimler Truck’s business activities are structured in five reporting segments: Trucks North America (TN) with the truck brands Freightliner and Western Star and the school bus brand Thomas Built Buses. Trucks Asia (TA) with the FUSO and RIZON commercial vehicle brands. Mercedes-Benz Trucks (MBT) with the truck brand of the same name and BharatBenz. Daimler Buses (DB) with the Mercedes-Benz and Setra bus brands. Daimler Truck’s new Financial Services business (DTFS) constitutes the fifth segment, the product range in the truck segments includes light, medium and heavy trucks for long-distance, distribution and construction traffic and special-purpose vehicles used mainly in the municipal and vocational sector. The product range of the bus segment includes city buses, school buses and intercity buses, coaches and bus chassis. In addition to the sale of new and used commercial vehicles, the company also offers after-sales services and connectivity solutions.

MFTBC at a Glance
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC) is a commercial vehicle manufacturer based in Kawasaki City, Japan. 89.29% of its shares are owned by Daimler Truck AG and 10.71% by various Mitsubishi group companies. MFTBC provides trucks, buses and industrial engines under the FUSO brand with a longstanding history of over 90 years, serving approximately 170 markets worldwide. MFTBC proactively develops cutting-edge technologies such as electrification, with its eCanter being Japan’s first mass-produced electric light-duty truck. MFTBC’s heavy-duty Super Great Truck was also the first of its kind in Japan to include SAE Level 2-equivalent automated driving support technology, now a benchmark in the Japanese commercial vehicle market.

FUSO at a Glance
FUSO is a Daimler Truck brand, offering a range of commercial vehicles such as trucks and buses and industrial engines in about 170 markets worldwide. The brand is characterized by effectiveness, safety and comfort, built over its 90-year history with a foundation of and Japanese quality and craftsmanship. The Canter light-duty truck claims the top share in various markets around the world. FUSO leads electrification of commercial vehicles by globally offering Japan’s first mass-produced electric light-duty truck, the eCanter. FUSO promises customers a “Future Together,” a bold claim that continues to drive the brand’s contributions to safe and sustainable transport.

The Philippine economy in 2024 has shown steady growth, supported by strong domestic demand, a recovering tourism sector, and continued expansion in manufacturing and services. While global economic challenges persist, the country’s economic performance remains resilient, underpinned by ongoing infrastructure development, digital financial services, and reforms aimed at sustaining long-term growth.

With the projected 2024 Philippine economic growth in mind, Sojitz Fuso Philippines Corporation (SFP) is proud to announce another accomplishment. Last 2024, SFP marked an impressive thirty-five percent (35%) vehicle sales growth compared to 2023. This success underscores SFP’s solid development direction and commitment in delivering world class trucks, buses, and customer service.

As a background, SFP has been chosen by several businesses as their mobility solutions provider. These partnerships highlighted SFP’s ability to meet the needs of small-, medium-, and large-scale operations by providing efficient, durable, and reliable commercial vehicles.

One of the key milestones was its network expansion, making significant growth and local reach. SFP has successfully increased its presence nationwide with its current nineteen (19) dedicated dealers. SFP’s network is still expected to grow up to 21 outlets by the end of 2025 – strengthening its network and enhancing customer accessibility. With the opening of new 3S outlets, SFP has continued to build a foundation that supports both sales and after-sales services.

Based on SFP’s mission of improving the living conditions of Filipino people by providing various mobility options – customer satisfaction remains at the forefront of its operations. Through its dedicated support teams, after-sales services, and customer-centric approach – these initiatives foster strong relationships with both customers and dealers, ensuring the brand’s ongoing success and contribution to the local market.

“The success we have achieved thus far is a direct result of the strong collaborative partnership with our business partners. We appreciate their dedication, hard work, and efforts for the FUSO brand as we significantly contributed to the Philippine market. As we continue to grow, our shared endeavor will continue to build on success, creating new opportunities and delivering international quality service to our valued customers. Thank you for your significant contributions to FUSO’s success!” said Mr. Yosuke Nishi, SFP President & CEO.

As SFP celebrates its remarkable accomplishments in 2024, SFP expresses its deepest gratitude to its customers, dealer network, media friends, and stakeholders, who have played a vital role in the company’s success. Moving forward, SFP is excited to achieve new milestones and continue to contribute to the Philippines’ automotive progress in the future.

Visit FUSO Philippines’ official website at www.fuso.com.ph. Follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/FusoPhilippines for the latest news and updates from the brand.

For more information, please contact:
Ms. Joms Ilaw, Senior Brand Communications Specialist
[email protected] | (049) 530 1390

Reference:
The Philippines economy in 2024 | McKinsey

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Sojitz Corporation at a Glance
As a general trading company, the Sojitz Group is engaged in a wide range of businesses globally, including buying, selling, importing, and exporting goods, manufacturing and selling products, providing services, and planning and coordinating projects, in Japan and overseas. The Group also invests in various sectors and conducts financing activities. The broad range of sectors in which Sojitz operates includes those related to automobiles, plants, energy, mineral resources, chemicals, foodstuff resources, agricultural and forestry resources, consumer goods, and industrial parks. Sojitz has run so many kinds of automotive business all over the world such as CKD production, wholesale, and Retail. In the case of the business in Philippine, Sojitz has been engaged to the automotive business since 1969.

Daimler Truck at a Glance
Daimler Truck Holding AG (“Daimler Truck”) is one of the world’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturers, with over 40 main locations and more than 100,000 employees around the globe. The founders of Daimler Truck invented the modern transportation industry with their trucks and buses a good 125 years ago. Unchanged to this day, the company’s aspirations are dedicated to one purpose: Daimler Truck works for all who keep the world moving. Its customers enable people to be mobile and get goods to their destinations reliably, on time, and safely. Daimler Truck provides the technologies, products, and services for them to do so. This also applies to the transformation to CO2-neutral driving. The company is striving to make sustainable transport a success, with profound technological knowledge and a clear view of its customers’ needs. Daimler Truck’s business activities are structured in five reporting segments: Trucks North America (TN) with the truck brands Freightliner and Western Star and the school bus brand Thomas Built Buses. Trucks Asia (TA) with the FUSO and RIZON commercial vehicle brands. Mercedes-Benz Trucks (MBT) with the truck brand of the same name and BharatBenz. Daimler Buses (DB) with the Mercedes-Benz and Setra bus brands. Daimler Truck’s new Financial Services business (DTFS) constitutes the fifth segment, the product range in the truck segments includes light, medium and heavy trucks for long-distance, distribution and construction traffic and special-purpose vehicles used mainly in the municipal and vocational sector. The product range of the bus segment includes city buses, school buses and intercity buses, coaches and bus chassis. In addition to the sale of new and used commercial vehicles, the company also offers after-sales services and connectivity solutions.

MFTBC at a Glance
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC) is a commercial vehicle manufacturer based in Kawasaki City, Japan. 89.29% of its shares are owned by Daimler Truck AG and 10.71% by various Mitsubishi group companies. MFTBC provides trucks, buses and industrial engines under the FUSO brand with a longstanding history of over 90 years, serving approximately 170 markets worldwide. MFTBC proactively develops cutting-edge technologies such as electrification, with its eCanter being Japan’s first mass-produced electric light-duty truck. MFTBC’s heavy-duty Super Great Truck was also the first of its kind in Japan to include SAE Level 2-equivalent automated driving support technology, now a benchmark in the Japanese commercial vehicle market.

FUSO at a Glance
FUSO is a Daimler Truck brand, offering a range of commercial vehicles such as trucks and buses and industrial engines in about 170 markets worldwide. The brand is characterized by effectiveness, safety and comfort, built over its 90-year history with a foundation of and Japanese quality and craftsmanship. The Canter light-duty truck claims the top share in various markets around the world. FUSO leads electrification of commercial vehicles by globally offering Japan’s first mass-produced electric light-duty truck, the eCanter. FUSO promises customers a “Future Together,” a bold claim that continues to drive the brand’s contributions to safe and sustainable transport.

Manila, Philippines – Sojitz Fuso Philippines Corporation (SFP) recognized the outstanding performance of its dealer partners at the recent 2024 National Dealer Conference, held in Okada Manila, Paranaque City, on November 15, 2024. The conference brought together its network of dealers for a day of celebration, collaboration, and recognition. The annual event was a testament to FUSO’s unwavering commitment to stronger partnerships and growth in the commercial vehicle industry.

With this year’s theme, “Moving Forward”, the conference served as a platform for SFP to showcase its accomplishments, share strategic directions, and express gratitude to its dealer network who have contributed to FUSO’s milestones.

FUSO Philippines continues to demonstrate its strength in the truck and bus industry, achieving an impressive 30.7% sales growth covering January 2024 to October 2024 compared to the same period last year. This milestone reinforces FUSO’s position as a key player in the commercial vehicle segment.

While other market leaders experienced a decline in market share, FUSO Philippines has gone beyond the trend, showcasing steady growth and a strong commitment to meeting its customer needs. FUSO’s focus on delivering reliable, efficient and durable commercial vehicles in the Philippine market has driven this sustained improvement in market standing.

It also emphasized SFP’s recent stellar achievement during the RC SEA Awards 2024, pulling off three (3) awards that underscore FUSO Philippines’ outstanding performance across multiple dimensions of business operations, leadership in innovation, customer-centric solutions, and retail excellence across Southeast Asia.

SFP received three (3) distinguished awards: Elite Class Southeast Asia (Silver Winner), Best CSP Product Innovation Award and Retail Sales Excellence Award.

“These recognitions are the testaments to the hard work and dedication of FUSO Philippines and our whole dealer network. We are honored to share these awards with you.” Mr. Yosuke Nishi mentioned in his message.

The conference culminated in an awards ceremony honoring top-performing dealerships and individuals in various categories – in sales, after-sales, marketing, and network. This recognition underscored the vital role of FUSO’s dealer network in the Philippines in driving the brand’s growth as one of the most trusted names in commercial vehicles.

The following FUSO dealers and Individuals were commended as winners:

SALES
Top Sales Contributors
PMPI – FUSO Cainta
FAPC – FUSO Mactan
DMC – FUSO Marcos Highway
AMC – FUSO Carmona
Evolander Motor Corp.

Top Performer for Canter FE84 & FE85
FAPC – FUSO Mactan

Top Performer for Government Sales
AMC – FUSO Carmona

Top Performer for PUV Sales
FAPC – FUSO Mactan

Top Performer for Rosa Sales
DMC – FUSO Marcos Highway

Top Sales Performer for Light-Duty Truck
1^st Place – Marc Montemayor from FUSO Marcos Highway
2^nd Place – Victor Dominise from FUSO Mactan
3^rd Place – Marjoe Villanueva from FUSO Makati

Top Sales Performer for DICV
1^st Place – Jindo Babol from FUSO Kawit
2^nd Place – Victor Dominise from FUSO Mactan
3^rd Place – Stephen Patac from FUSO South Cotabato

MARKETING
Marketing Excellence Award
CWI – FUSO Pampanga

Digital Marketing Compliance Award
GAC – FUSO Cabanatuan

Event Initiatives Award
FAPC – FUSO Cagayan de Oro

Digital Sales Champion
CWI – FUSO Pampanga

NETWORK
Overall Audit Compliance Excellence
CWI – FUSO Pampanga

Outstanding Compliance in Manpower Category
AMC – FUSO Carmona

Outstanding Compliance in Facility Category
1DAI – FUSO Kawit

Outstanding Compliance in Process Category
MXM – FUSO Palawan

AFTERSALES
Aftersales Excellence Award
1^st Place, 1DAI – FUSO Kawit
2^nd Place, AMC – FUSO Carmona
3^rd Place, MMFO – FUSO Otis

Mr. Yosuke Nishi, President & CEO of Sojitz Fuso Philippines Corporation: “The partnership between SFP and the dealer network has experienced ups and downs. We faced the adverse effects of COVID-19 in 2020-2021, just a year after the company’s official opening. We managed to “Rebuild and Recover” in 2022 and continue applying the “Progress Together” theme in 2023. This year, 2024, we will remain true to the theme “Moving Forward.” There will be challenges, but we will continue progressing with the momentum we’ve built. This leads me to our constant call for your support to keep the efforts going. We have a long way to go but are already making headway.”

Mr. Nishi congratulated all the winners by ending his closing remarks with, “A big thanks to all of you for your excellent performance and contribution. Tonight is more than a recall of our balances; it celebrates everyone’s hard work”

As the event concluded, the camaraderie among attendees affirmed a strong and united dealer network, ready to move forward as FUSO in the Philippines continues to grow.

Visit FUSO Philippines’ official website at www.fuso.com.ph. Follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/FusoPhilippines for the latest news and updates from the brand.

For more information, please contact:
Ms. Joms Ilaw, Senior Marketing Specialist
[email protected] | (049) 530 1390

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Sojitz Corporation at a Glance
As a general trading company, the Sojitz Group is engaged in a wide range of businesses globally, including buying, selling, importing, and exporting goods, manufacturing and selling products, providing services, and planning and coordinating projects, in Japan and overseas. The Group also invests in various sectors and conducts financing activities. The broad range of sectors in which Sojitz operates includes those related to automobiles, plants, energy, mineral resources, chemicals, foodstuff resources, agricultural and forestry resources, consumer goods, and industrial parks. Sojitz has run so many kinds of automotive business all over the world such as CKD production, wholesale, and Retail. In the case of the business in Philippine, Sojitz has been engaged to the automotive business since 1969.

Daimler Truck at a Glance
Daimler Truck Holding AG (“Daimler Truck”) is one of the world’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturers, with over 40 main locations and more than 100,000 employees around the globe. The founders of Daimler Truck invented the modern transportation industry with their trucks and buses a good 125 years ago. Unchanged to this day, the company’s aspirations are dedicated to one purpose: Daimler Truck works for all who keep the world moving. Its customers enable people to be mobile and get goods to their destinations reliably, on time, and safely. Daimler Truck provides the technologies, products, and services for them to do so. This also applies to the transformation to CO2-neutral driving. The company is striving to make sustainable transport a success, with profound technological knowledge and a clear view of its customers’ needs. Daimler Truck’s business activities are structured in five reporting segments: Trucks North America (TN) with the truck brands Freightliner and Western Star and the school bus brand Thomas Built Buses. Trucks Asia (TA) with the FUSO and RIZON commercial vehicle brands. Mercedes-Benz Trucks (MBT) with the truck brand of the same name and BharatBenz. Daimler Buses (DB) with the Mercedes-Benz and Setra bus brands. Daimler Truck’s new Financial Services business (DTFS) constitutes the fifth segment, the product range in the truck segments includes light, medium and heavy trucks for long-distance, distribution and construction traffic and special-purpose vehicles used mainly in the municipal and vocational sector. The product range of the bus segment includes city buses, school buses and intercity buses, coaches and bus chassis. In addition to the sale of new and used commercial vehicles, the company also offers after-sales services and connectivity solutions.

MFTBC at a Glance
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC) is a commercial vehicle manufacturer based in Kawasaki City, Japan. 89.29% of its shares are owned by Daimler Truck AG and 10.71% by various Mitsubishi group companies. MFTBC provides trucks, buses and industrial engines under the FUSO brand with a longstanding history of over 90 years, serving approximately 170 markets worldwide. MFTBC proactively develops cutting-edge technologies such as electrification, with its eCanter being Japan’s first mass-produced electric light-duty truck. MFTBC’s heavy-duty Super Great Truck was also the first of its kind in Japan to include SAE Level 2-equivalent automated driving support technology, now a benchmark in the Japanese commercial vehicle market.

FUSO at a Glance
FUSO is a Daimler Truck brand, offering a range of commercial vehicles such as trucks and buses and industrial engines in about 170 markets worldwide. The brand is characterized by effectiveness, safety and comfort, built over its 90-year history with a foundation of and Japanese quality and craftsmanship. The Canter light-duty truck claims the top share in various markets around the world. FUSO leads electrification of commercial vehicles by globally offering Japan’s first mass-produced electric light-duty truck, the eCanter. FUSO promises customers a “Future Together,” a bold claim that continues to drive the brand’s contributions to safe and sustainable transport.

Pozorrubio, Pangasinan – Sojitz Fuso Philippines Corporation (SFP) has concluded that a FUSO Canter has reached an immersive milestone: 710,000 kilometers on the odometer.

The truck was purchased in 2020, proving it has become a symbol of durability, quality, and reliability. From the moment it was released to the customer, the Canter has been a workhorse, navigating highways, challenging provincial roads, and hauling light to heavy loads with ease. FUSO has always been robust in its vehicle construction, and dependable in every operation – proving itself a trusted companion to its driver and owner.

The reliability of FUSO Canter is further underscored by its ability to meet the needs and demands of the owner’s business. LBC Express, Inc. (North-West Luzon [NWL] Shuttling Team) transport service is between La Union and Paranaque City delivering documents and parcels, cargo shipment, and shuttling of various types of items ensuring safe and efficient transport across northern and southern Luzon. Whether transporting goods over long distances or provincial streets, LBC Express, Inc. ensures that all items are handled with care and delivered promptly, it also has proven its versatility and supports deliveries from time to time.

Surpassing its impressive mileage for almost five (5) years, FUSO Canter serves as a testament to SFP’s brand commitment to providing quality products and services. With a comprehensive network of dealers, service workshops, and dedicated support partners, SFP ensures that customers receive the assistance they require.

NWL Shuttling Team acknowledges that they have challenges in their operations, but they are pleased to mention that the overall performance and quality of FUSO Philippines’ aftersales support remains strong. Despite these hurdles, SFP has demonstrated resilience and expertise, ensuring NWL Shuttling Team’s transport and delivery operations performed well and met the demands of their customers.

Mr. Yosuke Nishi, President and CEO of SFP: “LBC Express, Inc.’s journey with their FUSO Canter exemplifies the vehicle’s durability and their trust in its quality. The vehicle has clocked over 710,000 kilometers in that time, proving the exceptional workmanship and reliability of the FUSO brand. Their driver also depends on the vehicle to navigate the roads safely, efficiently, and comfortably, and the FUSO Canter has never let them down.”

“As we drive to the future together, we are looking forward to many more adventures with our trusty FUSO companion, striving for excellence along with our valued customers and to continue moving with you” He added.

As it continues to clock miles and navigate more roads, FUSO Canter stands as one of the examples of what can be achieved with excellent performance and unwavering dedication to its product quality – proof that with FUSO, together with its customers, SFP has set the goal of continuously committing to customer needs, delivering an outstanding experience in both retail and servicing of trucks and buses in the Philippine landscape.

Visit FUSO Philippines’ official website at www.fuso.com.ph. Follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/FusoPhilippines for the latest news and updates from the brand.

For more information, please contact:
Ms. Joms Ilaw, Senior Marketing Specialist
[email protected] | (049) 530 1390

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Sojitz Corporation at a Glance
As a general trading company, the Sojitz Group is engaged in a wide range of businesses globally, including buying, selling, importing, and exporting goods, manufacturing and selling products, providing services, and planning and coordinating projects, in Japan and overseas. The Group also invests in various sectors and conducts financing activities. The broad range of sectors in which Sojitz operates includes those related to automobiles, plants, energy, mineral resources, chemicals, foodstuff resources, agricultural and forestry resources, consumer goods, and industrial parks. Sojitz has run so many kinds of automotive business all over the world such as CKD production, wholesale, and Retail. In the case of the business in Philippine, Sojitz has been engaged to the automotive business since 1969.

Daimler Truck at a Glance
Daimler Truck Holding AG (“Daimler Truck”) is one of the world’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturers, with over 40 main locations and more than 100,000 employees around the globe. The founders of Daimler Truck invented the modern transportation industry with their trucks and buses a good 125 years ago. Unchanged to this day, the company’s aspirations are dedicated to one purpose: Daimler Truck works for all who keep the world moving. Its customers enable people to be mobile and get goods to their destinations reliably, on time, and safely. Daimler Truck provides the technologies, products, and services for them to do so. This also applies to the transformation to CO2-neutral driving. The company is striving to make sustainable transport a success, with profound technological knowledge and a clear view of its customers’ needs. Daimler Truck’s business activities are structured in five reporting segments: Trucks North America (TN) with the truck brands Freightliner and Western Star and the school bus brand Thomas Built Buses. Trucks Asia (TA) with the FUSO and RIZON commercial vehicle brands. Mercedes-Benz Trucks (MBT) with the truck brand of the same name and BharatBenz. Daimler Buses (DB) with the Mercedes-Benz and Setra bus brands. Daimler Truck’s new Financial Services business (DTFS) constitutes the fifth segment, the product range in the truck segments includes light, medium and heavy trucks for long-distance, distribution and construction traffic and special-purpose vehicles used mainly in the municipal and vocational sector. The product range of the bus segment includes city buses, school buses and intercity buses, coaches and bus chassis. In addition to the sale of new and used commercial vehicles, the company also offers after-sales services and connectivity solutions.

MFTBC at a Glance
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC) is a commercial vehicle manufacturer based in Kawasaki City, Japan. 89.29% of its shares are owned by Daimler Truck AG and 10.71% by various Mitsubishi group companies. MFTBC provides trucks, buses and industrial engines under the FUSO brand with a longstanding history of over 90 years, serving approximately 170 markets worldwide. MFTBC proactively develops cutting-edge technologies such as electrification, with its eCanter being Japan’s first mass-produced electric light-duty truck. MFTBC’s heavy-duty Super Great Truck was also the first of its kind in Japan to include SAE Level 2-equivalent automated driving support technology, now a benchmark in the Japanese commercial vehicle market.

FUSO at a Glance
FUSO is a Daimler Truck brand, offering a range of commercial vehicles such as trucks and buses and industrial engines in about 170 markets worldwide. The brand is characterized by effectiveness, safety and comfort, built over its 90-year history with a foundation of and Japanese quality and craftsmanship. The Canter light-duty truck claims the top share in various markets around the world. FUSO leads electrification of commercial vehicles by globally offering Japan’s first mass-produced electric light-duty truck, the eCanter. FUSO promises customers a “Future Together,” a bold claim that continues to drive the brand’s contributions to safe and sustainable transport.

Sta. Rosa, Laguna, Philippines – In an exclusive event aimed at providing a first-hand driving experience of a full-fledged electric mobility, Sojitz Fuso Philippines Corporation (SFP) organized this year’s driving experience featuring the Next Generation FUSO eCanter. SFP dealers, key network accounts and media partners were invited last October 18, 2024 to ride and drive the eCanter, a Japanese Domestic Market (JDM) unit brought in specifically for demonstration purposes and test drive only.

This marks the first time the Next Generation eCanter has been showcased in the Philippines, offering an exclusive opportunity for participants to test drive the fully electric light-duty truck of FUSO. Although the Next Generation eCanter is not yet commercially available in the Philippine market, the driving experience provided valuable insights into the electric vehicle’s innovative technology and economic capabilities.

eAXLE: ELECTRIC POWERTRAIN & EV COMPONENTS
The Next Generation eCanter, which has been gaining traction in international markets, is equipped with an eAxle – by integrating the motor with the axle, the eAxle reduces energy losses and improves overall vehicle performance.

EXTERIOR
The front of the eCanter showcases the powerful and brave FUSO black belt, a traditional design motif that adds a bold and distinctive look—equipped with long-lasting LED headlights that ensure excellent visibility and improved safety. The overall modern and sophisticated design is optimized not only for eCanter’s visual appeal but also contributes to its performance and road safety.

INTERIOR
While for eCanter’s interior – it includes a new fully digital instrument cluster allowing for easy access to vehicle information and controls. It also features an advanced shift-by-wire type gear shift that enhances the driving experience with its functions. The seats are ergonomically designed with adjustable settings to accommodate different driver’s preferences and for long-term comfort. The cabin offers spacious vertical space and a slightly lower dashboard, providing the driver with a sense of openness and better visibility.

CHARGING
The eCanter supports a Combine Charging System (CCS) Type 2 AC & DC charge inlet which allows flexible charging options. Depending on the battery pack, it provides an estimated up to 200-kilometer* range with a single charge, making the 8.55t vehicle perfectly suited for zero-emission, daily urban deliveries or longer routes.

SAFETY FEATURES
To enhance performance and safety, the eCanter is also equipped with some of the most advanced active safety features including the Active Brake Assist, which offers emergency braking support to help mitigate accidents. The Active Sideguard Assist is also designed to enhance driver awareness and control, especially during turns. Additionally, the vehicle is equipped with an intelligent headlight control and tire pressure monitoring system. These enhancements contribute to a robust safety package that makes the eCanter a reliable and flexible choice for modern urban logistics.

SFP President & CEO, Mr. Yosuke Nishi mentioned in his opening remarks that, “We all know that the EV market is slowly making noise in the Philippines. FUSO is keeping up with this development. And this is why we are here today – to officially welcome you to Experience the Future with FUSO. This Ride & Drive event is mainly for all of us to witness the future of electric mobility, specifically an electric commercial vehicle. Its target market is vast but with the growing industry of logistics and e-commerce, I believe the Next Generation FUSO eCanter could be the right truck for you.”

“While this is not an official launch and is not yet available for the Philippine market, let’s spread the word. FUSO is part of this growth. The eCanter is here.” He added.

Dealers, key accounts, and media friends had the opportunity to get behind the wheel and experience the Next Generation eCanter in a controlled environment. This hands-on experience gave them a sense of the FUSO electric light-duty truck’s performance and innovative features.

At this time, there is no confirmed date for the Next Generation eCanter’s commercial launch in the Philippines. SFP continues to monitor market conditions and interests, but the primary focus of the driving experience is to showcase the electric vehicle’s potential.

While SFP is still exploring the potential introduction of the Next Generation eCanter to the local market, SFP is committed to giving their customers a sneak preview of the full range of benefits and advantages this eCanter can offer to Filipino businesses.

Media assets are available through this link: https://bit.ly/eCanter-Media-Kit

*Based on Japanese emission testing cycle JE05

For more information, please contact:
Ms. Joms Ilaw, Senior Marketing Specialist
[email protected] | (049) 530 1390

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Sojitz Corporation at a Glance
As a general trading company, the Sojitz Group is engaged in a wide range of businesses globally, including buying, selling, importing, and exporting goods, manufacturing and selling products, providing services, and planning and coordinating projects, in Japan and overseas. The Group also invests in various sectors and conducts financing activities. The broad range of sectors in which Sojitz operates includes those related to automobiles, plants, energy, mineral resources, chemicals, foodstuff resources, agricultural and forestry resources, consumer goods, and industrial parks. Sojitz has run so many kinds of automotive business all over the world such as CKD production, wholesale, and Retail. In the case of the business in Philippine, Sojitz has been engaged to the automotive business since 1969.

Daimler Truck at a Glance
Daimler Truck Holding AG (“Daimler Truck”) is one of the world’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturers, with over 40 main locations and more than 100,000 employees around the globe. The founders of Daimler Truck invented the modern transportation industry with their trucks and buses a good 125 years ago. Unchanged to this day, the company’s aspirations are dedicated to one purpose: Daimler Truck works for all who keep the world moving. Its customers enable people to be mobile and get goods to their destinations reliably, on time, and safely. Daimler Truck provides the technologies, products, and services for them to do so. This also applies to the transformation to CO2-neutral driving. The company is striving to make sustainable transport a success, with profound technological knowledge and a clear view of its customers’ needs. Daimler Truck’s business activities are structured in five reporting segments: Trucks North America (TN) with the truck brands Freightliner and Western Star and the school bus brand Thomas Built Buses. Trucks Asia (TA) with the FUSO and RIZON commercial vehicle brands. Mercedes-Benz Trucks (MBT) with the truck brand of the same name and BharatBenz. Daimler Buses (DB) with the Mercedes-Benz and Setra bus brands. Daimler Truck’s new Financial Services business (DTFS) constitutes the fifth segment, the product range in the truck segments includes light, medium and heavy trucks for long-distance, distribution and construction traffic and special-purpose vehicles used mainly in the municipal and vocational sector. The product range of the bus segment includes city buses, school buses and intercity buses, coaches and bus chassis. In addition to the sale of new and used commercial vehicles, the company also offers after-sales services and connectivity solutions.

MFTBC at a Glance
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC) is a commercial vehicle manufacturer based in Kawasaki City, Japan. 89.29% of its shares are owned by Daimler Truck AG and 10.71% by various Mitsubishi group companies. MFTBC provides trucks, buses and industrial engines under the FUSO brand with a longstanding history of over 90 years, serving approximately 170 markets worldwide. MFTBC proactively develops cutting-edge technologies such as electrification, with its eCanter being Japan’s first mass-produced electric light-duty truck. MFTBC’s heavy-duty Super Great Truck was also the first of its kind in Japan to include SAE Level 2-equivalent automated driving support technology, now a benchmark in the Japanese commercial vehicle market.

FUSO at a Glance
FUSO is a Daimler Truck brand, offering a range of commercial vehicles such as trucks and buses and industrial engines in about 170 markets worldwide. The brand is characterized by effectiveness, safety and comfort, built over its 90-year history with a foundation of and Japanese quality and craftsmanship. The Canter light-duty truck claims the top share in various markets around the world. FUSO leads electrification of commercial vehicles by globally offering Japan’s first mass-produced electric light-duty truck, the eCanter. FUSO promises customers a “Future Together,” a bold claim that continues to drive the brand’s contributions to safe and sustainable transport.