BJ Mercantile expands portfolio through strategic partnership with THACO

BJ Mercantile Inc. (BJM), one of the country’s leading conglomerates, has significantly expanded its automotive portfolio through its partnership with Vietnamese automotive powerhouse THACO. Under the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), BJM will become the official sales, service, and parts distributor of THACO trucks and buses in the Philippines. 

From its modest beginnings in 1974 as an importer of used engines and trucks, BJM has grown into a dynamic group with interests spanning automotive, logistics, real estate, petroleum, cold storage, and marine transport. This new development enables BJM to continue to expand its presence in the commercial vehicle space by offering more choices to its loyal customers. Over the years, it has built a reputation for excellent after-sales service, technical expertise, and strong relationships.

Shell Rimula Light Duty Launched For The Growing Trucking Industry

Pilipinas Shell has put the demanding world of logislics and e commerce in a new light with the launch of the Shell Rimula Light Duty Range, the newest addition to the company's line of premium lubricants.

Introduced during the PhilBus Truck Expo held last July 25 in Pasay Clty. Shell Rimula Light Duty is an engine oil variant ihat is suited for commercial light duty vehicles, such as pickups and light duty trucks.

Light duty vehicles are small, weigh less, and consume less fuel compared to heavy duty trucks and jeeps. With the lesser maintenance it requires, light duty trucks are becoming the fastest-growing commercial transport option and are heavily used in logistics operations, particularly in support of e commerce ventures.