Organisations

A strong brand needs strong organisations

Responsibility for the "EUR in the Oval" brand is borne not only by the trademark holder RCG, but also by the UIC and various other member railway undertakings (RUs). Together they form the UIC working group "Palletising Issues" – the highest committee for all matters relating to the Euro pallet. 

The UIC working group "Palletisation Issues"

The UIC working group – pioneers of the Euro pallet and its standardisation.

The UIC Working Group "Palletisation Issues" is a specialised unit within the International Union of Railways (UIC) that deals with the standardisation and management of the Euro pallet system. The working group was founded in 1961 and played a decisive role in the introduction of the Euro pallet, which considerably simplified cross-border rail transport.

The member railway undertakings (RUs) of the UIC working group "Palletisation Issues" are

  • B Logistics
  • CD Cargo
  • Deutsche Bahn
  • Green Cargo
  • Rail Cargo Group
  • Rail Cargo Hungaria
  • RENFE (ADIF)
  • SBB Cargo
  • SNCF
  • Trenitalia and
  • ZSSK Cargo

The members are representatives of the UIC and the member railways. Representatives of the pallet and inspection organisations commissioned by the respective member railways take part in an advisory capacity. Rail Cargo Group – as owner of the trademark-protected "EUR in the Oval" brand – chairs the UIC working group.

Tasks of the UIC working group "Palletisation issues"

  • Updating and adapting the UIC codes to new improved standards
  • Development of new UIC codes to improve competitiveness
  • Authorisation of new materials
  • Consideration of new environmental standards
  • Protection of the trademark "EUR in the Oval"
  • Handling quality problems while safeguarding the interests of the EPP
  • Development of new markets through new products