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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Second wave COVID-19: we support logistics

The COVID-19 pandemic is spreading with renewed speed all over Europe. Hupac reinforces its preventive measures and takes provisions to secure the operational continuity of intermodal services.

 

More in detail:

 

Human resources management "No risk"

Our staff is safe and protected by a number of measures that are proactively adapted to the local situation, including:

  • Personal protection with devices for hygiene and disinfection
  • Strict physical distancing in all working environments
  • Wide use of home office and tele-conferencing, with devices that allow the same functionality as with  physical presence in the office
  • Clear processes in case of contagion.

 

Terminal management "Contactless"

Our terminals are organised in a way to reduce physical contacts between all people involved in terminal operations:

  • Automatic check-in and digital transfer of transport documents (Terminal Busto Arsizio-Gallarate)
  • Regulated access to the counters, keeping a safe distance between people
  • Counter protection with glass, frequent disinfection of surfaces
  • Transhipment operations without direct interaction between people
  • Departure of the truck without the driver getting out of his cab or getting into contact with terminal operators.


Contingency management "Ready for the challenge"

We think ahead and want to be prepared even if the situations gets critical:

  • In the unlikely case of a terminal shutdown, we have structural contingency-plan terminals in our network
  • In addition, we are optioning capacity and train-paths in further terminal infrastructures
  • We have planned back-up railcars, locomotives and drivers at our disposal
  • All Hupac departments are adopting a decentralised work organisation with separation inside the building and large use of home office, in order to have a parallel organisation in case of shortcomings or shutdowns.

 

The COVID-19 first wave has proven the strategic importance of intermodal transport. Letting goods travel by train minimises the risks and offers a stable alternative in case of difficulties for truck drivers to work cross-border.

 

The Hupac network contributes to the supply of goods in a safe and sustainable manner - we are ready to take the challenge according to our motto "moving together"!

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