When it comes to cleaning tasks in transport and logistics, time pressures are a key consideration. After all, the strictly timed processes in goods transport leave windows of time as small as those in the strict timetables of public transport and rail transport. Whether for vehicle cleaning – interior or exterior – or for infrastructure maintenance, efficient, carefully considered cleaning technology is required. Specifically, technology that withstands even the harshest of environments.
For operators of transport companies, the cleanliness of vehicles and infrastructure is not a core business, and yet ideally it should be part of the journey. Passengers on buses, trains and aeroplanes should feel comfortable. Added to this is value preservation, which is ensured by regular cleaning. For employees to complete the pending cleaning tasks quickly and thoroughly, they need to have the right solution for every requirement.
The interiors of trains, buses and aeroplanes, for example, can be kept very clean with lightweight battery-powered backpack vacuums. Some manufacturers offer models that can be connected to the aircraft's on-board electrical system. High-pressure cleaners are ideal for cleaning the exteriors of vehicles, removing all types of dirt with a good area performance. For buses or lorries, gantry car washes offer a convenient solution.
When it comes to cleaning transport infrastructure, powerful scrubber dryers and sweepers are in demand, which are ride-on models to make work easier for the user. Robotic solutions also present a very effective solution for cleaning carpets or hard floors, depending on the environment. Kärcher offers comprehensive consulting services to develop a cleaning concept that meets specific requirements.
Time pressures are also a major issue in the world of logistics, with companies confronted by another peculiarity: the business is often driven by short-term contracts and varying workloads linked to specific occasions such as the Christmas season. In order to keep costs manageable and make investments calculable, financing options are very often required in the cleaning technology sector. Since mid-2021, Kärcher has been offering in-house financing solutions in many countries through Kärcher Financial Solutions GmbH (KFS). The packages range from classic leasing to pay-per-use and hire purchase. Transparency and flexibility are the top priority: leasing contracts are not automatically extended, pay-per-use is billed according to consumption, and instalments can be adjusted to the business situation as required.
Downtime is a major problem in both transport and logistics sectors. This also applies to the cleaning solutions used, which is why an on-site service package is so vital. The packages should be designed to meet the respective needs. In some cases it is sufficient to carry out the mandatory inspection, in others, a full package including a replacement machine is required for peace of mind. Branches of industry such as food logistics have no room for error – cleanliness and hygiene are mandatory in this sector and must not be overlooked.
