EP Cargo

What EP Cargo does

EP Cargo a.s. is a licensed railway freight carrier headquartered in Prague (operational management in Ostrava) and operating as the rail logistics arm of EP Logistics International, itself part of the Czech EPH (Energetický a průmyslový holding) conglomerate. The company operates an owned fleet of 27 multi-system electric locomotives and 2,000 wagons across five Central European countries — Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, and Germany — and transports more than 4 million tons of bulk materials annually, including limestone, fly ash, chemicals, wood, fuels, waste, and dangerous goods. The technology core consists of cross-border licensed operations, a dual-gauge (1,435/1,520 mm) transloading terminal at Vojany, an intermodal container fleet, and a recently launched branded international corridor, CEREx, connecting Germany, Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Hungary.

EP Cargo's commercial offering is organized into three lines: (1) core railway transport (block trains, complete train groups, tailormade logistics); (2) freight forwarding via a European partner network with port and transshipment coverage; and (3) sidings services including railway operation, maintenance, and safety advisory. Revenue is generated on a transaction-fee basis, with pricing not publicly disclosed and contract values depending on route, volume, and commodity type. Go-to-market is enterprise B2B field sales with 24/7 dispatching, supported by direct long-term contracts and lead generation through major industry trade fairs (Transport Logistic, InnoTrans).

The company operates a network of subsidiaries — EP Cargo Polska S.A. (Poland), LOCON Logistik & Consulting AG and SGL-Schienen Güter Logistik GmbH (Germany), LokoTrain (train drivers), EP Cargo Trucking (road), EP Intermodal (intermodal), and RM LINES (Czech rail freight) — supplemented by a joint venture in Slovenia (SŽ-Tovorni promet with Slovenian Railways) and the newly launched Hungarian subsidiary SI CARGO Hungária. Certifications include ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 26000, GMP+ B4 (feed transport), the European Railway Licence, the ERA Single Safety Certificate (LokoTrain), and multi-country carrier certificates, reflecting a compliance-driven B2B positioning for industrial and energy-sector clients requiring reliable, heavy-haul Central European freight.

Name

EP Cargo

Legal name

EP Cargo a.s.

Website

https://epcargo.cz

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

EP Cargo is a Central European licensed railway freight carrier operating 27 locomotives and 2,000 wagons across Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, and Germany, transporting 4+ million tons of bulk industrial materials annually for enterprise energy, chemical, and industrial clients via block trains and a branded CEREx corridor.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Rail Freight Transport and Logistics Services

NAICS

Rail Transportation (482), Line-Haul Railroads (482111), Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Warehousing and Storage (493)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210), Public Warehousing & Storage (4220), Terminal Maintenance Facilities For Motor Freight Transport (4231)

akta.pro primary industry

Intermodal Terminal Value-Added Services (Cross-Dock, Transload, Stuffing/Stripping) (TLAJAFAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Intermodal Equipment & Container/Chassis Pooling (Leasing/Management) (TLADAFAD)

Keywords

• Rail freight transport
• Freight forwarding services
• Railway siding operations
• Intermodal logistics solutions
• Industrial rail transport

Headquarters

HQ city

Prague

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Railway Transport Services: Core railway freight transport operations including block trains, train groups, and complete train solutions. Transport of bulk substrates, limestone, fly ash, chemicals, wood, fuels, and dangerous goods.
2. Freight Forwarding Services: Railway freight forwarding with dense partner network covering entire Europe. Includes port operations and transshipment locations.
3. Sidings Services: Complete siding services including railway operation, control activities, repair and maintenance, engineering, and safety advisory services.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

EP Cargo is a licensed railway carrier providing international and national freight rail transport, freight forwarding, siding services, and intermodal solutions across Central Europe (Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Germany). The company transports bulk substrates, limestone, fly ash, chemicals, wood, fuels, waste, and dangerous goods using its own fleet, and operates the CEREx corridor for block trains between Germany, Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Hungary.

Product overview

EP Cargo operates as a licensed railway carrier offering a portfolio of integrated logistics services. The core offering includes railway transport, freight forwarding services, and siding services across Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia, and Hungary. The company also operates CEREx (Central European Rail Express), an international freight corridor connecting Germany, Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Hungary, designed for block train operations. Additional services include road transport via EP Cargo Trucking and locomotive operations through LokoTrain subsidiary. The company is part of the EP Logistics International group and the Energetic and Industrial Holding (EPH).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CEREx: Central European Rail Express - international rail freight corridor connecting Germany, Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Hungary.
• EP Cargo Trucking
• EP Cargo Invest
• EP Intermodal

Products and services

• Železniční doprava (Railway Transport)

Quantifiable outcome

• Transport capacity of more than 4 million tons of material per year
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SI CARGO HungáriacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 June 2025SI CARGO Hungária is a subsidiary of EP Logistics International (EPLI) and represents EPLI's first licensed subsidiary in Hungary, launched on June 15, 2025. First train headed from Hungary to Italy, marking strategic expansion into Hungarian market.
• SŽ-Tovorni prometcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 March 2025Strategic partnership with Slovenian Railways freight division. EP Logistics International owns 49% stake in SŽ-Tovorni promet. The partnership enables operations across Slovenia with new multi-system electric locomotives ordered from Alstom.
• The European Freight Leaders' ForumminorOthers · 16 September 2024EPLI became member of The European Freight Leaders' Forum, an industry association for freight transport companies.
• Arkas LojistikminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 24 June 2022New partnership with Arkas Lojistik for logistics cooperation in Turkish and regional markets.
• LokoTraincoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2021EP Logistics International acquired 100% ownership of LokoTrain, a railway transport services company providing train drivers and locomotive operations across Central Europe.
• ŽESNAD.CZminorOthers · 6 October 2020EP Cargo a.s. is a founding member of ŽESNAD.CZ association, a railway freight transport association in Czech Republic.
• Slovenian Railways (SŽ)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2020Strategic partnership with Slovenian Railways enabling EP Logistics International entry into Slovenia and access to Southeastern European corridors.
• LOCON Logistik & Consulting AGcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 July 2019EP Logistics International acquired 100% of German rail carrier LOCON Logistik & Consulting AG as part of strategic expansion in German market.
• EP Merseburg Transport and Logistik GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 April 2019Joint venture established with Mitteldeutsche Eisenbahn GmbH (DB Cargo AG) and VTG Rail Logistik Deutschland GmbH. EP Cargo Deutschland GmbH is majority owner. Provides rail transport services in Germany.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• DB Cargo: European rail freight market leader and former Schenker Rail, with operations across Central Europe. Overlaps with EP Cargo on Germany-Czech/Slovakia/Hungary routes via CEREx and LOCON legacy.
• Green Cargo: Swedish state-owned rail freight operator, broader in geographic reach than EP Cargo but comparable as an established licensed rail carrier focused on industrial and bulk customers.
• SBB Cargo: Swiss rail freight incumbent running cross-border Alpine and Central European block-train services. Comparable as a multi-country rail carrier with similar industrial/energy customer focus and terminal operations.

Direct peers

• ČD Cargo: Czech national rail freight incumbent and the dominant operator in EP Cargo's home market. Directly comparable on block trains, bulk commodities, and Czech/Central European cross-border traffic.
• HUPAC: Swiss-based intermodal rail operator running block trains across Central Europe, including Czech, German, and Italian corridors. Comparable on intermodal terminal operations and cross-border block-train services.
• LINEAS: Private European rail freight operator running cross-border block-train services in Benelux, Germany, and Italy. Directly comparable as a privately-owned multi-country rail freight competitor.
• PKP Cargo: Polish state-owned rail freight operator and the largest in Central Europe. Directly comparable on cross-border block-train services into Czech Republic, Germany, and the wider Central European corridor.
• METRANS: Central European intermodal container rail operator with terminals in Germany, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, and Poland. Directly comparable on intermodal block trains and terminal/transshipment operations.
• LTE Group: Central European private rail freight operator running cross-border block trains in Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Austria, and Germany. Closely comparable as a multi-country private rail carrier.
• RAILCARGO Group: Hungarian rail freight operator with cross-border services across Central Europe. Directly competes with EP Cargo's Hungary entry (SI CARGO Hungária) on Hungarian and Austrian/Slovak corridors.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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