Safety - our number one priority

Safety is one of Hupac’s major priorities. The company aims at carrying out a safe and reliable transportation system, ensuring maximum safety in all its fields of activity.

 

Safety objectives

Our main safety objectives relate to the prevention of accidents in terminals and on the railway lines, the integrity of load units and smooth operation of the wagon fleet.

 

Compliance with legislation

Hupac conforms to the statutory safety provisions; if necessary, the company voluntarily implements additional measures.

 

Active management

Hupac makes available the instruments, resources and processes needed to guarantee an adequate system for safety management.

 

Focus on prevention

Hupac supports every initiative aimed at preventing safety-relevant disruptions or accidents.

 

Adequate training

Hupac's employees are adequately trained allowing them to perform their functions conscientiously and responsibly.

 

Dangerous goods

Hupac has put in place a centralised service specifically dedicated to this kind of transport, headed by a Dangerous Goods compliance advisor, appointed and trained according to the provisions of Directive 96/35/CE. 

 

Monitoring and improvement

Hupac regularly verifies the safety level in the company to identify any shortcomings and intervening in critical situations. Monitoring and controlling provide the basis for the continuous improvement process.

 

Teamwork

Safety is the result of teamwork involving collaborators, partners, customers and supervisory authorities. Hupac promotes an open, constructive dialog and supports awareness and motivation of all individuals, with the objective of creating an effective safety culture.

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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.

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