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Case study: How a Zimbabwe logistics company reduced operating costs by 30% with SINOTRUK accessories
Background: Harare Logistics Company's Dilemma
Business scope: Harare to Beitbridge cross-border transportation, fleet size 50 SINOTRUK HOWO trucks.
Pain point:
– Fuel costs account for 45% of operating expenses, with poor quality injectors causing fuel consumption to skyrocket.
– Increased customer complaints due to 3-5 days of downtime per month due to engine failures.
Solution: SINOTRUK Fuel Saving Kit Upgrade
- Original high-pressure common rail injection system (ST-FI-600)
– Precise control of fuel injection, adapted to Zimbabwe low-sulfur diesel (sulfur content <500ppm).
– Result: 100km fuel consumption reduced from 38 to 30 liters, saving $120,000 in annual fuel cost. - Low resistance tires (ST-TY-800)
– Tread pattern optimized to reduce rolling resistance on the Harare-Bulawayo Highway.
– Result: 20% longer tire life and $200/year savings per tire. - Intelligent Fuel Saving Management System (ST-ECU-2024)
– Real-time monitoring of driving behavior and automatic adjustment of power output.
– Case: Driver speeding behavior is reduced by 60% and brake pad loss is reduced by 35%.
Data Comparison: Cost Changes Before and After Upgrade
| Indicator | Before Upgrade | After Upgrade | Reduction |
| Average Monthly Fuel Cost | $45,000 | $31,500 | 30% |
| Engine Breakdown Frequency | 3 times/month | 0.5 times/month | 83% |
| Customer On-Time Delivery | 78% | 95% | 17% |
Localized partnering support
– Spare parts supply: 500+ types of consumable parts are stocked in Mutare and Quilu warehouses.
