In the industrial and offshore sectors, choosing between renting or buying essential equipment directly impacts operating costs, team efficiency, and the company’s competitiveness.
After all, is it worth tying up capital in high-cost assets or opting for the flexibility of leasing?
In this article, we’ll analyze the pros and cons of each option and show why strategic leasing with Loquen may be the smartest path.
Purchase: The Weight of Investment
When a company decides to purchase equipment—such as cranes, fenders, mooring systems, anchor chains, or rigging and lifting equipment—it must consider not only the initial investment but also all the additional costs that come with owning the asset:
- Corrective and preventive maintenance;
- Periodic testing and certification;
- Staff training for operation;
- Storage and handling logistics;
- Environmental liabilities and end-of-life disposal.
Purchasing can be advantageous in operations with constant and continuous use, but in many scenarios, it means reducing financial liquidity and tying up capital that could be invested in other strategic areas of the business.
Renting: Flexibility and Efficiency for Specialized Professionals
Industrial equipment rental has been gaining ground as a smarter and more strategic solution. With Loquen, the company guarantees:
Access to a portfolio of over 5,000 certified equipment for Rigging & Lifting, Mooring, Fender Systems, and other critical applications;
- State-of-the-art equipment always ready for use;
- Predictable and transparent costs, in a single invoice;
- Reduction in unplanned downtime, with 24/7 technical support;
- Maintenance, inspection, and certification included;
- Flexibility to meet needs ranging from one-off emergencies to long-term contracts.
This means your team works with the right, safe, and up-to-date equipment, without worrying about repairs, bureaucracy, or idle inventory.
More than just equipment: a complete solution
When you choose Loquen, you’re not just renting equipment. You’re purchasing an integrated solution that includes:
Asset management with specialized software;
- Technical team for field support;
- Cargo handling and integrated logistics;
- Inspection, testing, and certifications in accordance with international standards;
- 24/7 support for any operation;
- Reduction of environmental and administrative liabilities.
In other words, much more than just renting, you have a strategic partner to ensure efficiency, safety, and operational peace of mind.
Conclusion:
The question isn’t just “rent or buy?” but rather: how to keep your operation efficient, safe, and financially sound? While purchasing may be beneficial in some specific cases, for most industrial and offshore operations, leasing is the best option that preserves capital, increases flexibility, and ensures access to modern equipment with specialized support.
👉 Loquen is ready to be your strategic partner in equipment leasing.
Contact us and find out how we can support your next project with safety, technology, and performance.