Innovative reusable container solutions: Reduce costs and avoid investments

Flexible rental, leasing and sale-and-lease-back models create financial freedom and support long-term investment strategies

In view of the current economic challenges, many companies are being forced to reduce their costs and avoid unnecessary investments. One particularly cost-intensive area is reusable containers, which are a necessary evil for many industries, including automotive suppliers, the electronics industry and mechanical engineering companies. These containers consume high investments, but there are now efficient ways to avoid these costs and at the same time create financial freedom.

New concepts for flexible use without investment

Innovative concepts are entering the market and offer companies the opportunity to use reusable containers flexibly without having to make large investments. These new models enable companies to utilise their operating resources more efficiently and conserve liquidity. In particular, the rental, leasing and sale-and-lease-back of reusable containers are key approaches.

Renting reusable containers for short-term requirements

The hire of reusable containers is an ideal solution for short-term requirements, particularly in the area of standard containers. This allows companies to react flexibly to fluctuations in demand without committing to long-term contracts or high acquisition costs. This is particularly advantageous for industries that are confronted with seasonal fluctuations or project-related requirements.

Leasing reusable containers for long-term requirements

For fixed requirements over a longer period of time, the leasing of reusable containers is the ideal solution. This solution enables companies to use the containers continuously and at the same time protect their liquidity, as there are no high investment costs. Leasing contracts also offer tax advantages and make it easier to plan costs.

Sale-and-lease-back to create free liquidity

The sale-and-lease-back model offers companies the opportunity to create free liquidity from tied-up capital. By selling and then leasing back their existing container stocks, companies can free up financial resources that can be invested in more strategically important areas. This is an excellent lever to create capital in the short term and support the investment strategy in the long term. What is particularly remarkable is that this model creates free liquidity without burdening the credit line with banks and capital providers. The sprintBOX concept does not require the usual bank collateral and is based on the returnable containers taken over.

Common practice in other areas

Renting, leasing and sale-and-lease-back are already common practice in many sectors. Examples include car leasing, the rental of office and warehouse space and the outsourcing of areas that are not part of a company’s core expertise. However, this potential is still underutilised in the area of reusable containers. Many companies continue to buy their containers, tying up their liquidity in the long term instead of investing these funds more sensibly.

Prominent examples of flexible solutions: CHEP and sprintBOX

Some service providers have already created new opportunities in this area. Prominent examples are the rental, leasing and sale-and-lease-back solutions from CHEP and sprintBOX. Both companies offer flexible models aimed at creating financial freedom or generating additional liquidity from hidden reserves that were previously unutilised.

CHEP: Scalable and sustainable solutions as standard

CHEP offers scalable solutions that are characterised in particular by their sustainability and flexibility. Companies can rent or lease reusable containers from CHEP and benefit from a global network and high availability. CHEP’s models are particularly suitable for companies that value sustainability and environmental friendliness, as the containers are made of recyclable materials and can be used several times. CHEP’s range primarily includes large load carriers and wooden pallets.

sprintBOX: Unbureaucratic, fast and flexible solutions

sprintBOX, on the other hand, impresses with its unbureaucratic solutions and fast decision-making processes. Companies that need to act at short notice will find sprintBOX to be a flexible partner that can respond quickly and individually to their needs. In addition, sprintBOX offers long-term stability and a comprehensive all-inclusive package. In addition to rental and leasing, this package also includes innovative IT systems for effective container cycle management and customised transport solutions that further increase cost efficiency.

sprintBOX speciality: Sale-and-lease-back creates immediate liquidity

A particular strength of sprintBOX is the sale-and-lease-back model. This solution offers companies the opportunity to sell their existing container stocks and lease them back immediately. This immediately creates free liquidity that can be used for other urgent investments. The sprintBOX model creates free liquidity without burdening the credit line with banks and lenders. It does not require the usual bank collateral and is based on the returnable containers taken over. This offers a quick and effective way of releasing capital from hidden reserves and expanding financial room for manoeuvre.

Advantages of the new solutions

These new solutions offer a number of advantages:

1. Cost reduction: renting and leasing reusable containers eliminates high acquisition costs, which leads to an immediate reduction in operating costs.
2. Liquidity gain: The sale-and-lease-back model enables companies to release tied-up capital and invest in other strategically important areas.
3. Flexibility: Companies can react flexibly to changes in demand and adapt their logistics without entering into long-term commitments.
4. Increased efficiency: The use of innovative IT systems optimises the use of containers and minimises losses.
5. Sustainability: The use of reusable containers contributes to the reduction of disposable packaging and promotes sustainable logistics processes.
6. Unbureaucratic solutions and fast decision-making processes: sprintBOX in particular offers fast and flexible solutions that can be implemented at short notice while offering long-term stability.

Conclusion: More financial flexibility through innovative models

LOCIT GmbH recommends that companies examine the potential of these new concepts and include them in their strategic considerations. By utilising rental, leasing and sale-and-lease-back models, companies can use their financial resources more efficiently, reduce costs and protect their liquidity. Especially in times of economic uncertainty, these innovative solutions offer a clear competitive advantage.

About LOCIT GmbH

LOCIT GmbH is a leading logistics consulting and implementation company. With access to 35 project resources and a team of logistics specialists who work according to lean principles, LOCIT offers comprehensive services in planning and implementation as well as employee training. Our expertise includes project management, innovation management, lean management, commissioning and optimisation as well as the automation and digitalisation of logistics projects. Our mission is to optimise our customers’ logistics through innovative solutions and efficient processes.

Image: Reusable containers – indispensable components of the supply chain.