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Connecting intermodal networks

Take advantage of Hupac’s extensive network in Europe, perfectly integrated to all major destinations in China. With our direct train services, you can reach dozens of destinations – eco-friendly by train.

We take you further

No boundaries for your shipments beyond China: we take you to neighbouring countries like Japan, Korea, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Mongolia, Laos, Thailand, Vietnam and others along the Belt and the Road. In addition, we offer domestic services in China.

Dedicated terminals

Our network is based on efficient terminals managed or co-managed by Hupac. Main locations are Warsaw, Antwerp, Rotterdam, Duisburg, Ludwigshafen, Singen and Milan.

Own railcars

Hupac manages a fleet of 8,000 platforms with normal gauge and 300 railcars with broad gauge, offering clear advantages in terms of independency, flexibility and reliability.

One-stop-shop

Our teams based in Chiasso/Switzerland and Shanghai/China arrange all logistics services you need, such as trucking, customs service, empty container handling and depot services.

Block train solutions

We run tailor-made block trains for large transportation volumes. Get in touch with our staff for your trains between industrial areas in China and all destinations in Europe, in close cooperation with City Platforms and CRCT.

Single container solutions

Even if it’s just one single container, we help you to build up your connections between China and Europe. Competitive transit time and prices can be offered especially for shipments from/to Italy, France, Spain, south Germany and Scandinavia.

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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.

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.

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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