Volvo Trucks Demonstrates Customer-Centric Innovation Through Three Key Milestones

SINGAPORE, Aug. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Volvo Trucks has marked an important step forward in its customer-focused growth journey through a series of milestones that demonstrate the value of deep customer understanding, tailored transport solutions and strong cross-functional collaboration.

The achievements highlight how customer segmentation can be translated into tangible business outcomes, helping transport operators address increasingly complex operational requirements while unlocking new opportunities for growth and productivity.

One of the key milestones was the successful deployment of a Volvo FMX 540 10x4 fitted with an Erkin World Power ER400 L-8 crane. The vehicle represents Singapore's first road-legal 200-ton crane truck, demonstrating Volvo Trucks' ability to support highly specialized transport applications through close collaboration, technical expertise and a strong understanding of customer needs.

Another significant achievement was the introduction of the first Volvo FH Aero 500 in ASEAN. The milestone brings a new generation of Volvo performance, efficiency and driver-focused innovation into regional prime mover operations, supporting customers as they seek greater productivity and long-term operational performance.

The momentum continued with the delivery of 12 Volvo FM units for prime mover applications, reinforcing Volvo Trucks' commitment to supporting customers with reliable and versatile transport solutions that meet evolving business requirements.

Together, these milestones reflect the broader strategic ambition of staying close to customers, understanding their operating realities and delivering solutions that create meaningful value.

Ochiai Keiichiro, Region Director for Southeast Asia & East Asia at UD Trucks, said, "These achievements demonstrate the importance of truly understanding the businesses our customers operate and the challenges they face every day. The most effective solutions are not always standard ones. By working closely with customers and understanding their operational needs, we can identify opportunities where innovation, collaboration and the right transport solution can create meaningful value. The progress we are seeing today reflects the strength of a customer-centric approach and the commitment of our teams to delivering solutions that make a real difference."

Johan Larsson, Managing Director, Volvo Trucks Southeast Asia and Japan, reflected, "These milestones demonstrate what can be achieved when customer insights, technical expertise and teamwork come together. From specialized transport applications to the introduction of new technologies and continued support for fleet growth, every achievement reflects our commitment to helping our customers succeed. As we continue to move forward in our strategic period leading up to 2030, we will continue to work closely with customers and partners to identify opportunities, solve complex challenges and drive progress through solutions that deliver tangible business value."

Driving Progress Through Customer-Centric Innovation

As transport requirements become increasingly diverse and complex, Volvo Trucks remains focused on delivering solutions that improve productivity, safety, uptime and operational efficiency. By combining deep customer understanding with engineering expertise and collaborative partnerships, the company continues to expand the possibilities of what transport solutions can achieve.

These latest milestones demonstrate that growth is not driven by products alone, but by understanding customer challenges, identifying opportunities and building solutions that are tailored to real-world operating conditions.

Ready to Unlock New Opportunities

Whether your business is expanding into new applications, improving fleet productivity or tackling complex transport challenges, Volvo Trucks can help identify the right solution for your operations.

Connect with our team to discover how tailored transport solutions, industry expertise and innovative technology can help improve productivity, increase efficiency and support your long-term business ambitions. Because real progress starts with understanding your business and building the right solution together.

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Volvo Trucks Demonstrates Customer-Centric Innovation Through Three Key Milestones

Volvo Trucks Demonstrates Customer-Centric Innovation Through Three Key Milestones

Volvo Trucks Demonstrates Customer-Centric Innovation Through Three Key Milestones

Volvo Trucks Demonstrates Customer-Centric Innovation Through Three Key Milestones

3SKM 1st LIVE "One-Off" Live Viewing Confirmed!

TOKYO, Aug. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The first live concert, "3SKM 1st LIVE 'One-Off'," taking place at YOKOHAMA BUNTAI in Yokohama, Japan, on Sunday, August 23, 2026, will be broadcast live to cinemas in Hong Kong SAR, Macau SAR, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Thailand.

3SKM is a unit made up of Kitami Yusei, Kaisei, and Sakaki Ness, three talents from NIJISANJI, a group of VTubers/virtual livestreamers (known as "Virtual Livers" in the NIJISANJI sphere). Kitami makes a living as a sorcerer, Kaisei as a locksmith, and Sakaki as a butler. After a certain incident brought the three together, they have pursued their own goals while collaborating as a unit in Virtual Yokohama — a city where diverse cultures intermingle.

On April 29 this year, the unit released their first mini album, "Nighthawks," featuring songs created by acclaimed songwriters behind hit releases in Japan and overseas. All three members took part from the song selection stage onward, as they continue to expand into new areas.

Now, 3SKM will hold their first-ever in-person concert in Yokohama, a city closely associated with the unit. Don't miss this milestone performance, streamed live to cinemas across Asia, and experience their memorable first live with the powerful sound and stunning visuals that only the big screen can deliver.

3SKM 1st LIVE "One-Off" Official Website：https://www.nijisanji.jp/events/3skm_1stlive/

Title

3SKM 1st LIVE "One-Off" Live Viewing

Event Date

Sunday, August 23, 2026, 18:00(JST)
※Admission bonus included.

Venue

• Hong Kong SAR

 Emperor Cinemas iSQUARE

• Macau SAR

 Emperor Cinemas Lisboeta Macau

• Singapore

 Golden Village Cineleisure

• Malaysia

TGV Sunway Velocity
TGV Sunway Square
TGV 1 Utama

• Indonesia

CGV Grand Indonesia
CGV Central Park

• Thailand

 SF Cinema MBK Center

Ticket Sales

• Hong Kong SAR start at 1PM (HKT)
• Macau SAR start at 1PM (HKT)
• Singapore start at 3PM (SGT)
• Malaysia start at 1PM (MYT)
• Indonesia start at 4PM (WIB)
• Thailand start at 11AM (ICT)

【Attention】

《About the Screening》

*This screening is designed to be enjoyed like a regular live performance. Please be aware that applause and other audience sounds may occur during the screening.

*Please note that because this is a live broadcast, video and audio may be affected due to the network conditions.

*In the event of an earthquake or a disaster warning, the show may be suspended for safety reasons, regardless of the area where the customer is located or the area where the performance is hosted.

*It is strictly prohibited to record any audio/video/photo with camera, mobile phone or any other devices of the streaming screen. You may be subject to criminal penalties for uploading and sharing it online without permission. If such an act is found at the cinema, you will be asked to delete the recorded contents, and leave the cinema immediately after doing so. The ticket will not be refunded in this case.

《About the Cinema》

*Please note that the screening times listed by each cinema are subject to change.

*If the performance significantly exceeds the scheduled end time, the screening may be terminated before the show concludes.

*Please note that photography or filming may occur in the cinema for records of the event or for usage by the press. Such videos and photos may be used in various media.

《About Seating》

*Please note that due to the cinema's seating arrangements, seats for your group may not be located together.

Please note that event details may change without prior notice due to operational circumstances.

3SKM 1st LIVE "One-Off" Live Viewing
info: https://www.liveviewing.com/events/3skm/
Organized by: ANYCOLOR, Inc.
Distributed by: LIVE VIEWING JAPAN / LIVE VIEWING ENTERTAINMENT

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Watch the long-awaited first live concert by 3SKM -- the NIJISANJI unit featuring VTubers Kitami Yusei, Kaisei, and Sakaki Ness -- live in cinemas across Asia