Technical support for vehicles

Coding

To access intermodal transport, vehicles must be certified for rail transport. On behalf of the customer or manufacturer, Hupac codifies vehicles, ensuring compatibility between vehicles and wagons on the desired traffic route.

 

ILU-Code

Since 2011, a single identification system for intermodal loading units has been in place. Containers, swap bodies and semi-trailers must have an ILU or BIC code to be accepted in unaccompanied combined transport in Europe.

 

The European ILU code is defined in standard EN 13044. It is used to identify non-ILU containers, swap bodies and semi-trailers in combined transport in Europe. The BIC code is a similar identifier defined in ISO 6346, which is primarily intended to identify ISO containers.

 

The ILU code can be requested via www.ilu-code.eu. Our technical service is available for further clarification.

 

Investments in vehicles

If the customer plans to build specific vehicles for combined transport, our technical support service is available to provide technical advice and coordination with the manufacturer.

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Hupac Group welcomes Bruno Fischer as Director Public Affairs & Communications

The Hupac Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Bruno Fischer as Director Public Affairs & Communications. Bruno Fischer (44) brings extensive experience in logistics and combined transport, having held senior leadership positions at SBB Cargo and within the Swiss rail freight sector.

 

He will join the company on 1 December 2025 and assume full responsibility for his role as of 1 January 2026.

 

In his new role, Bruno Fischer will lead the Group’s relations with political institutions, associations, and regulators across Europe; he will also oversee all internal and external communication activities. With his deep industry knowledge and commitment to advancing sustainable and competitive rail logistics, he will play a key role in strengthening Hupac’s dialogue with policymakers and stakeholders at national and international level.

 

The handover will be supported by Irmtraut Tonndorf, currently Director Communications & Marketing, who will ensure a smooth transition, and continue to follow selected projects, before retiring after a long and outstanding career.

 

Hupac warmly welcomes Bruno Fischer and wishes him every success and satisfaction in his new role. His expertise and network will further support Hupac’s mission to promote a strong and resilient combined transport system in Europe.

 

A very special thank you goes to Irmtraut Tonndorf for her outstanding contribution and her high level of professionalism over all the years in the Hupac Group.

Technical support service

codifica@hupac.com

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