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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The Busto OCR rail portals go live

Automation of the train checking process

Hupac announces the successful go-live of the OCR (Optical Character Recognition) rail portals inside the Terminal Busto Arsizio-Gallarate.

 

The portals provide a solution for automated train inspection, identification and inventory – an important feature that helps to handle the growing traffic volume. Thanks to an advanced camera and a sophisticated software system, the OCR portals allow remote visual inspection of information about incoming containers and wagons, thus speeding up the train checking process.  

 

The two portals from Camco Technologies were installed in November 2017 at the north and south entrances of the terminal. They have been tested by the rail control operators of Busto Arsizio terminal over the last months.

 

Today the OCR system reads the following data:

  • position of the loading unit on the wagon
  • wagon number
  • unit number
  • ISO code
  • seal presence.

In a second phase, additional features will be made available, such as the detection and reading of codification tables as well as dangerous goods and IMDG (International Maritime Dangerous Goods) labels.

 

Furthermore, OCR portals will be installed in the check-in area of Terminal Busto Arsizio-Gallarate in the coming months. This allows simplified procedures and a faster registration of the incoming and outgoing trucks.

 

An OCR rail portal project has also been launched for the HTA Hupac Terminal Antwerp. Currently it is in the analysis phase, while installation is planned for the next year. Other Hupac terminals will follow, according to the Hupac digitalization strategy.

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