Starting in April, the next sugarcane harvest in the fields operated by Raízen, in the sugar, ethanol and bioenergy production sector in the country, will have new allies in logistics. Ouro Verde, a specialist in fleet management and outsourcing, expanded its partnership with the company through the rental of 308 pieces of equipment, including trucks and implements from the Volvo, Scania, Mercedes-Benz - Grunner, Santa Izabel, Facchini and Fliegl brands. In terms of investment volume, the contract represents one of the largest negotiations on the market in the heavy vehicle segment.
For Ouro Verde's CEO, Cláudio Zattar, replacing the tractor fleet with semi-autonomous trucks is a trend that is being consolidated with robust projects like this. “We offer our customers the best on the market, in terms of innovative solutions and cutting-edge technology to meet their needs. In addition to being pioneering, the solution offered to Raízen provides benefits such as lower operating costs, greater efficiency in harvest logistics and greater equipment productivity,” he said.
Among the leased items are level 3131 autonomous Axor 2 Mercedes Grunner trucks. In addition to being the first rental contract for this type of equipment for Ouro Verde, the negotiation represents one of the biggest sales in the history of Grunner, specialized in solutions for the field. The equipment, fully customized to operate in sugarcane plantations, is prepared to not damage the planted area, standing out for its great performance by providing more efficiency in traffic on irregular roads, lower maintenance costs, greater fuel economy and more security. Volvo FMX mechanical horses, Scania G540 mechanical horses, as well as implements from the Facchini and Fliegl brands were also acquired by Ouro Verde and leased to Raízen.
“This investment reinforces Raízen’s intensive work to develop and promote new solutions and technologies on the most diverse fronts of its operations. With a fleet and equipment that provides us with high performance and technology, we will have better optimization of resources and greater efficiency in operations and costs as a whole, in addition to having strategic partners that support us on our journey”, says Henrique Nakamura, director of Raízen Supplies.
Ouro Verde is a pioneer in the road segment and in the transportation of sugar cane, standing out for being a multi-brand rental company that has been growing year after year, with the difference being the development of innovative and customized solutions to meet the needs and challenges of your customers.
Ouro Verde's commercial director, Manuel Silva, highlights that, to propose strategies to meet the demands of each business, the Ouro Verde team provides consultancy, which involves a personalized study and shows the feasibility of leasing and management for each case, comprising better meet customer needs. “In the case of sugarcane transportation, the market has increased the search for rentals because the availability of customized and high-tech equipment offers numerous benefits and can significantly reduce costs for industries,” he highlighted.
The leasing of vehicles and equipment has been gaining strength as an alternative for companies in different segments and the contract with Raízen reinforces the potential for expanding the fleet leasing business in Brazil. The modality has been growing because companies are reviewing their strategies, prioritizing cash defense and not mobilizing financial resources through the purchase of assets.
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