Covering an area of around 100,000 square meters, this year's exhibition gathered more than 600 participants across the whole supply chain, including complete trailer factories, axle suppliers, hydraulic component manufacturers and inspection service providers. Procurement delegations from 35 countries and regions visited the venue to negotiate orders. Many overseas clients came specifically for customized trailers and critical mechanical parts such as landing gears, hydraulic power units, suspension assemblies and high-strength steel frames. Bilingual signage and multilingual volunteer services were arranged to remove communication barriers for international buyers. International component brands also attended the show, bringing advanced hydraulic and braking technologies to support local trailer makers in quality upgrading.VA, the is 50 KVA, the is 50 KVA, the is 50 KVA, the is 50 KVA.
One obvious trend observed in Liangshan's workshops is the fast-growing demand for intelligent hydraulic supporting systems, including auto-leveling hydraulic landing gears represented by Yalong YLS-001. For decades, 28-ton manual two-speed landing gears have been the mainstream selection for standard flatbed, container skeleton and light dump trailers, valued by global users for simple structure, low failure rate and affordable spare parts. In recent years, more clients from mining and infrastructure projects prefer hydraulic landing gears with inclination sensors, touch control panels and integrated wiring harnesses. These systems allow one-person operation and automatic leveling, greatly improving safety on uneven construction sites. Local manufacturers now offer both manual and hydraulic landing gear options to match different budgets and working conditions, which greatly enhances their competitiveness in overseas markets.
Favorable tariff policies have further boosted orders to Africa. Since the zero-tariff scheme took effect for many African nations, the procurement cost of semi-trailers and core components has dropped remarkably. Ghana, Ethiopia, Cameroon, Zambia and Congo are among the most active markets. Local logistics contractors and engineering rental companies place repeated bulk orders for lowbed trailers, dump trailers and side-tipping trailers. Most export trailers are built with reinforced frames adapted to rough, unpaved roads. Factories in Liangshan arrange the whole production flow from laser cutting, robotic welding, anti-rust painting to final inspection, and prepare export plywood packaging for sea shipment.
The complete industrial chain remains Liangshan's biggest advantage. Within a short driving distance, buyers can source steel plates, axles, tires, suspension, landing gears, hydraulic hoses and fittings, control panels and all related accessories. Instead of buying separate parts from multiple cities, overseas customers can finish one-stop purchasing in Liangshan, which cuts sourcing time and logistics cost. Many trailer manufacturers also cooperate with overseas distributors to build after-sales networks and spare parts warehouses in target countries, solving the long-standing pain point of slow maintenance for remote fleet operators.
Local authorities keep supporting the transformation of the trailer industry. Enterprises are encouraged to attend Canton Fair and overseas roadshows, develop lightweight trailer designs and upgrade intelligent control systems. Meanwhile, the used commercial vehicle export business expands steadily. A large number of HOWO and Shacman tractors and second-hand trailers are refurbished and shipped to emerging markets, forming a new growth point alongside brand-new trailer sales.
Industry insiders point out that price competition alone can no longer sustain long-term growth. Liangshan manufacturers are paying more attention to product differentiation, technical specification standardization and after-sales service. They learn from international brands such as JOST and FUWA on landing gear design, while keeping their cost advantage. More factories release detailed English product brochures, technical data sheets and operation guides for overseas customers, which helps buyers understand parameters, maintenance rules and selection suggestions clearly.
Looking ahead, Liangshan's trailer industry will keep exploring emerging markets while optimizing product mix. Manual heavy-duty landing gears will stay popular for budget clients, and intelligent hydraulic leveling systems will capture more high-end orders. As global infrastructure investment continues, Liangshan semi-trailers and supporting components will remain a reliable choice for logistics and construction fleets worldwide.
