Strategy statement

Hupac is the preferred intermodal rail service provider for shippers across Europe, catering to both continental and maritime transport needs. We focus on transport corridors where we can achieve or improve a leading position.

 

Our continuous investments in terminals, digital solutions, and wagons provide us with a competitive edge in the market. Our relentless commitment to quality and productivity allows us to compete effectively with other transport modes. By expanding our business and promoting a modal shift from road to rail, we actively contribute to reducing carbon emissions – benefiting both our customers and society.

 

Safety is the top priority in our operations. We consistently enhance our safety performance through continuous improvement processes.


We are driving the digitisation and end-to-end automation of our value chain, delivering exceptional service quality and shipment visibility for our customers while increasing operational efficiency.

 

Rail traction is a cornerstone of our value chain. Through our strategic partnership with SBB Cargo International, we aim to enhance the competitiveness and robustness of our intermodal services on the transalpine corridor. In addition, Hupac is actively developing a strong network of rail traction and intermodal terminal partners across Europe. We also engage with public decision-makers to promote an integrated and high-performing European rail and intermodal offer.

 

As an international employer in the logistics sector, we are committed to attracting and retaining top talent. We embrace diversity in culture, language, gender, and educational background, fostering an inclusive and dynamic workplace.

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Construction sites in August 2024: Hupac secures capacity thanks to diesel shuttle via France

What do you do when Europe's most important rail freight axis is closed for weeks and only a fraction of the capacity is available on alternative routes? The closure of the Rhine Valley line near Rastatt from 9 to 30 August 2024 was announced well in advance. The severe restrictions for diversionary traffic on the Gäubahn line between Stuttgart and Singen were also known: too few train paths per day, reduced profile of maximum P386.

 

Together with DB InfraGO and SNCF Réseau, SBB Cargo International and Captrain France, Hupac developed an innovative diversion concept via France, thus doubling the capacity for freight trains. What's more: "We can continue to offer our customers transport services with the standard P400 profile," stresses Alessandro Valenti, Director Shuttle Net at Hupac Intermodal.

 

How does the "diesel shuttle" work? Diesel locomotives are placed in front of the trains between Offenburg and Wörth in order to be able to use the route via France, which is not fully electrified. Eleven diesel locomotives and 80 specially trained drivers are used in double crews: a German-speaking and a French-speaking colleague share the cab to ensure communication with the national control centres.

 

The shuttle service is available to all freight trains on the corridor. The trains run according to a regular timetable, but on a FIFO (first in first out) basis to avoid wasting scarce capacity. "A pioneering project, made possible thanks to international cooperation across the industry. A project of which the entire sector can be proud", says Hupac CEO Michail Stahlhut. "Thanks to this initiative, we will be able to cover 80% of the transport demand in August and thus significantly support the industrial supply - despite the complete closure of the main European transport axis for several weeks".

 

From an operational point of view, the complex construction situation poses a major challenge. Valenti: "Our control centre is in contact with the railways and terminals around the clock in order to manage disruptions and irregularities in the best possible way."

 

The Hupac Intermodal customer teams are available for information on the updated timetable and for bookings.

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