Total cost of ownership
The initial cost of purchasing a reefer machine includes the
purchasing cost as well as the transport and inspection
expenses.
But there is more to be considered when determining the best value
buy. We sum it up as: Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).
TCO covers all known and expected cost related to a reefer machine
during its entire life expectancy period. It includes:
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Maintenance - both repair and spare part costs
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Reduced availability - how much time will the reefer machine
be unavailable for use?
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Residual value - how much can be expected in a re-sale
situation?
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Energy consumption - how much does it cost to run the reefer
machine in daily use?
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Claims - how are they handled?
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Environment - both effect and marketing value to
customers.
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Spare parts - availability and quality
Certain features add more to the value of the product than
others. There is no doubt that one of the most important is the
energy savings that can be obtained with a Star Cool reefer
machine.
Saving on energy not only allows for more reefer
containers on each vessel, it directly saves money thereby
increasing possible earnings per reefer machine.
With the current world-wide focus on CO2 emmissions, energy savings
also becomes a valid marketing asset when selling container
freight.
A standard Star Cool reefer machine uses up to 50% less energy. On
top of that we offer the programme QUEST enabling further reduction
at specific chilled temperatures.
When considering purchasing reefer machines it is important to look
at the whole picture - the Total Cost of Ownership, if you want a
good deal for your business.
