Shuttle Net

Integrated European network

Hupac’s network covers the entire continent with daily trains. Focal points are the economic areas in Germany, northern Italy, Belgium and the Netherlands. From there, dozens of trains connect peripheral and emerging markets such as Spain, France, Scandinavia, Poland, Switzerland, Austria, south-east Europe and Turkey.

Dedicated terminals

Our network is based on efficient terminals managed
or co-managed by Hupac. The main locations are north Italy, Antwerp, Rotterdam, Duisburg, Ludwigshafen, Singen and Warsaw/Brwinów. Terminal projects are located in Duisburg, Basel, Brescia, Milan and Piacenza.

Own railcars

Hupac operates a fleet of 8,500 wagon platforms for all types of loading units, which offers clear advantages in terms of independence, flexibility and reliability.

 

Expert teams in Switzerland and Europe

Our teams based in Switzerland, Italy, Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands, Spain, Poland, Russia and China are available to assist you with all your needs and ensure you enjoy a full service experience.

 

Selected rail partners

Hupac supports rail liberalization and chooses the optimal rail partner for each relation. Our more than 20 rail partners are the best-in-class in their regional market. We focus on long-term partnerships and are committed to efficient and reliable processes.

 

Prepared for contingency management

A fleet of reserve train sets, own locomotive drivers ready to step in when needed, an extensive network offering a variety of alternatives, a 24/7 traffic control team supported by AI planning tools – that’s how we keep the traffic moving even in tough times.

 

Digital services to make intermodal easier  

Hupac is at the forefront of the digitalization of intermodal services. Easy booking, seamless track & trace, machine-to-machine data exchange, digitally supported terminal processes and estimated time of pick-up are just some of the many benefits you can count on for your transports.

 

Technical support

We provide all the technical advice you need to ensure that your vehicles are always compatible with the requirements of combined transport.

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Contact

Alessandro
Valenti
Deputy CEO Hupac Intermodal Ltd |
Director Shuttle Net Transalpine
Corridor
Hupac Intermodal SA
Viale R. Manzoni 6
CH-6830 Chiasso
+41 58 8558100
avalenti@hupac.com
Renzo
Capanni
Director Company Shuttle & Shuttle
Net East Europe
Hupac Intermodal AG
Bruggerstrasse 37
CH-5400 Baden
+41 58 8558080
rcapanni@hupac.com
Silvio
Ferrari
Director Production & Dispatching
Hupac Intermodal SA
Viale R. Manzoni 6
CH-6830 Chiasso
+41 58 8558040
sferrari@hupac.com
EU Commission replies to the open letters

Please download the Commissioner Bulc’s responses to the Rastatt open letters signed by 25 European rail freight associations.

 

Key messages from the EU Commissioner:

  • We should use the existing EU solutions and in particular the rail freight corridors to make the European rail system more resilient, before setting up any new structures.
  • The responsibility is on the sector to take better ownership of these structures and use them to solve international issues!
  • The sector should work on developing simplified language solutions for rail in order to support possible future EU legislative changes.
  • The  EU Commission agrees that the competences of Rail Freight Corridors for the management of cross-border operations needs to be improved, and asks the sector to develop these proposals.
  • For improving international coordination of infrastructure works the EU Commission points to the existing obligations of the Rail Freight Corridors and new EU legislation aimed at strengthening coordination of Infrastructure Managers for
  • EU will facilitate coordination meetings between Infrastructure Managers and Railway Undertakings, and other relevant stakeholders at European level.
EU Commission replies to the open letters

Please download the Commissioner Bulc’s responses to the Rastatt open letters signed by 25 European rail freight associations.

 

Key messages from the EU Commissioner:

  • We should use the existing EU solutions and in particular the rail freight corridors to make the European rail system more resilient, before setting up any new structures.
  • The responsibility is on the sector to take better ownership of these structures and use them to solve international issues!
  • The sector should work on developing simplified language solutions for rail in order to support possible future EU legislative changes.
  • The  EU Commission agrees that the competences of Rail Freight Corridors for the management of cross-border operations needs to be improved, and asks the sector to develop these proposals.
  • For improving international coordination of infrastructure works the EU Commission points to the existing obligations of the Rail Freight Corridors and new EU legislation aimed at strengthening coordination of Infrastructure Managers for
  • EU will facilitate coordination meetings between Infrastructure Managers and Railway Undertakings, and other relevant stakeholders at European level.