Shuttle Net

Integrated European network

Hupac’s network covers the entire continent with daily trains. Focal points are the economic areas in Germany, northern Italy, Belgium and the Netherlands. From there, dozens of trains connect peripheral and emerging markets such as Spain, France, Scandinavia, Poland, Switzerland, Austria, south-east Europe and Turkey.

Dedicated terminals

Our network is based on efficient terminals managed
or co-managed by Hupac. The main locations are north Italy, Antwerp, Rotterdam, Duisburg, Ludwigshafen, Singen and Warsaw/Brwinów. Terminal projects are located in Duisburg, Basel, Brescia, Milan and Piacenza.

Own railcars

Hupac operates a fleet of 9,100 wagon platforms for all types of loading units, which offers clear advantages in terms of independence, flexibility and reliability.

 

Expert teams in Switzerland and Europe

Our teams based in Switzerland, Italy, Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands, Spain, Poland, Russia and China are available to assist you with all your needs and ensure you enjoy a full service experience.

 

Selected rail partners

Hupac supports rail liberalization and chooses the optimal rail partner for each relation. Our more than 20 rail partners are the best-in-class in their regional market. We focus on long-term partnerships and are committed to efficient and reliable processes.

 

Prepared for contingency management

A fleet of reserve train sets, own locomotive drivers ready to step in when needed, an extensive network offering a variety of alternatives, a 24/7 traffic control team supported by AI planning tools – that’s how we keep the traffic moving even in tough times.

 

Digital services to make intermodal easier  

Hupac is at the forefront of the digitalization of intermodal services. Easy booking, seamless track & trace, machine-to-machine data exchange, digitally supported terminal processes and estimated time of pick-up are just some of the many benefits you can count on for your transports.

 

Technical support

We provide all the technical advice you need to ensure that your vehicles are always compatible with the requirements of combined transport.

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Alessandro
Valenti
Director Sales & Operations Shuttle
Net West | Deputy CEO
Hupac Intermodal SA
Viale R. Manzoni 6
CH-6830 Chiasso
+41 58 8558100
avalenti@hupac.com
Renzo
Capanni
Director Company Shuttle |
Director Shuttle Net East Europe
Hupac Intermodal AG
Bruggerstrasse 37
CH-5400 Baden
+41 58 8558080
rcapanni@hupac.com
Silvio
Ferrari
Director Production & Dispatching
Hupac Intermodal SA
Viale R. Manzoni 6
CH-6830 Chiasso
+41 58 8558040
sferrari@hupac.com
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.

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.