MOTOR INDUSTRY & FREIGHT
MOTORYZACJA I TRANSPORT
Long-term car leasing market continues to grow Ta b l e
SECTION PARTNER CAR FLEET MANAGEMENT Sławomir Wontrucki President of LeasePlan Fleet Management Polska
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Car Fleet Management Firms .............................136 Car Rental Companies .......................................137 Express Courier and Messenger Firms ...............140 Moving and Relocation Companies .....................141 Transport, Shipping and Logistics .......................143
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Firmy zarządzające flotami samochodów ............136 Firmy wypożyczające samochody .......................137 Firmy kurierskie ................................................140 Firmy przeprowadzkowe ....................................141 Firmy transportowe, spedycyjne i logistyczne ......143
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arket research shows that lessors are increasingly aware of the benefits of Full Service Leasing, which in case of LeasePlan Poland, stands for 75% of the serviced fleet (nearly 23,000 cars). There is nothing surprising in the fact that companies are sourcing FSL to finance and manage their fleets, since such a product allows them to focus on
their core business, while the car fleet management partner (lessee) takes care of TCO and drivers’ contact. The Polish Leasing Association (ZPL) and the Polish Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (PZWLP) are two major organizations representing not only key market players but mainly reliable statistics and professional reports outlining trends and recent developments in the sector specifically car leasing. As of 2011, PZWLP associated companies achieved a market growth rate of nearly 25 percent, compared with 12.2 percent respectively for ZPL members. What does that say? It appears that Full Service Leasing has become a preferred way for outsourcing car fleets. It was somehow stimulated during and after the credit crunch. As most companies were determined to reduce operating costs and debts, they simply turned to outsourcing some of the internal activities and processes like HR, payroll, office supplies, accounting and car fleet management. The market response of companies affiliated in the Polish Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association reflected such trends and allowed the above mentioned growth. We don’t foresee any more dramatic changes, but we strongly believe that cost leadership and highest service quality are crucial for future expansion. Last but not least, economic indicators from Q1 of this year confirm growing optimism of both business and consumers, which may become an additional stimulus for months to come. Our brand promise, “It’s easier to LeasePlan,” is founded on business needs of increasing competitiveness and better mobility. And that’s the name of the game!
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