Investments despite shrinking volumes
In 2023, the Swiss Hupac Group transported around 975,000 road consignments or 1,866,000 teu in combined road/rail and seaport hinterland transport - 11.7% less than in the previous year. This negative development is mainly due to the economic slump in Europe, the war in Ukraine and the energy crisis, constructions works and disruptions along the rail network.
Nevertheless, Hupac will continue to invest in terminal projects, in Spain, in Germany and in Italy, for example. For the combined transport sector, further investments at a political level are essential to enhance rail infrastructure and promote digital transformation, the intermodal specialist said. It also called for more efforts to improve the overall conditions for the rail business. (ben)