Voestalpine, Innofreight unveil hydrogen transport container

Voestalpine Tubulars and Innofreight have reached an important milestone with their newly developed H2Tainer, a mobile container solution that enables the efficient and safe transport of hydrogen – flexibly, modularly and intermodally.

The H2Tainer is a 40-foot container that can transport up to 420 kilograms (kg) of hydrogen – equivalent to around 1,900 kg per double wagon.

Due to its modular design, the system can be used both on rail and by truck, without a direct rail connection. This reportedly creates a continuous logistics chain for hydrogen, offering greater range and maximum flexibility.

At the heart of the H2Tainer are seamless pipes with the hydrogen-tight premium connection VAhyper, developed and manufactured at the Kindberg site. Innofreight contributes its comprehensive logistics expertise and is expanding its product portfolio with the intermodal H2Tainer.

The H2Tainer bundles tailor-made services along the entire value chain: from material and product development to production and the finished container and complete logistics solution.

The modular design, non-destructive testing and easy replacement of individual pipes reportedly guarantee a service life of well over 20 years if maintenance intervals are observed.

The H2Tainer is currently undergoing the approval process and is expected to be available in summer 2026.