
Hector Rail is Europe's 2nd largest timber carrier, from the forests of northern Sweden to mills and ports across the continent.
Hector Rail has been transporting timber since 2005, when we began our cooperation with SCA. Today, we are Sweden's largest rail operator within timber transport, with extensive experience and well-established relationships throughout the timber value chain.
Our network spans from Karlsborg in the north to Mörrum in the south, complemented by several dedicated timber routes tailored to different customer needs. By working closely with our customers, we optimise train and wagon configurations to maximise capacity, efficiency and operational performance.
We collaborate with leading suppliers of advanced measurement equipment, supporting accurate and dependable handling of timber volumes, a key requirement in today's timber market. At the same time, we continuously develop our processes to ensure high capacity, operational reliability and safety. We understand the unique requirements of the forest industry and have the operational capability to manage large timber volumes while maintaining flexibility and high service quality.
By combining industry expertise, strong operational performance and a customer-focused approach, Hector Rail delivers stable, scalable and high-quality timber transport solutions across Sweden.


Collaborating with SCA Skog to transport record levels of over 3.1 million cubic meters of roundwood from inland terminals to Swedish coastal industries, reducing emissions by replacing timber trucks.




"A partner that understands base industry needs. Their dedicated system trains have optimized our volume flow significantly."
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Hector Rail AB
Svärdvägen 27
SE-182 33 Danderyd
Switchboard: +46 (0) 8 544 967 20
Hector Rail AB
Fabriksgatan 24
SE – 702 23 Örebro
Hector Rail GmbH
Rottstraße 1-3
44793 Bochum
Deutschland