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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Open letter from the industry: Save Combined Transport!

Seven leading companies and associations in the rail freight sector – Hupac, Kombiverkehr, TX Logistik, ERFA, UIRR, SGKV and Fermerci – have sent an open letter to Federal Minister of Transport Patrick Schnieder and DB CEO Evelyn Palla on 29 October 2025.

 

Under the motto “Save Combined Transport”, the signatories warn of an increasing shift of freight traffic from rail back to road.

 

This shift has already begun and is well documented. Its cause lies in the insufficient performance of the rail infrastructure. Over the coming years, we expect – as a result of the planned corridor renovations in Germany that largely disregard industrial supply requirements – hundreds of thousands of additional truck journeys.

On the major Alpine corridors through Austria and Switzerland alone, this would mean around 500,000 extra trucks on the roads, with corresponding increases in emissions, congestion and accident risk.

Without immediate countermeasures, Europe risks losing transport capacity, competitiveness and climate progress. We therefore call for:

  • A freeze on track access charges for 2026
  • A capacity guarantee of at least 90% during corridor renovations
  • Upgrading of suitable diversion routes
  • Train path allocation according to market needs
  • Compensation for operational restrictions on inferior routes
  • Suspension of cancellation fees

 

Check the Open Letter in the Download section.

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