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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Strengthening of intermodal service between Cologne and Malmö

From 6 October 2025, Hupac will increase the frequency of its intermodal service between Cologne and Malmö from 4 to 5 weekly roundtrips.


This expansion will increase capacity and ensure greater operational flexibility and stability, as well as more reliable transit times along the Germany–Scandinavia corridor.

The Köln Nord Terminal will play a strategic role as a hub for Italy, with 11 weekly roundtrips connecting to Busto Arsizio.


This synergy strengthens the Italy–Scandinavia corridor, offering efficient and stable gateway solutions.


All details and updated timetables are available in the Download section.

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