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Cargo Controller, the successor to Cargo Information

On 31 March 2021, we will be launching the new service Cargo Controller. This will automatically replace the service Cargo Information which you are currently using. The upgraded service will give you genuine control over your goods flows. You’ll be able to see, track and direct your cargo.

A few of the benefits in brief:

  • B/Ls can be linked by multiple parties simultaneously
  • You can track a vessel’s voyage from a few weeks before arrival
  • You have a real-time view of the status of your document prenotifications at terminals
  • You can use the services Notification Import Documentation and Notification Local Clearance directly from Cargo Controller (in the same screen)

This page shows additional information that may be important for you.

Preparing for Cargo Controller

Short video (2.5 mins)Differences compared to Cargo InformationSupportAPI specifications

The video below gives you a taste of what to expect in Cargo Controller (click on cc for English subtitles).

Cargo Controller functionalities list: Available data in the service


Functionality
Cargo Information 2.0
Cargo Tracker
Cargo Controller
Real-time ETA, ETD, ATA, ATD updates
Vessel details
(from import manifest)

(from 3 weeks before arrival)

(from 3 weeks before arrival)
Vessel rotation, previous ports
Container information
B/L and goods information
Discharge confirmation
Inspection/release
Gate-out*
(temporarily included free of charge)

(under development)
Timeline of the tracked cargo
Status of follow-up declaration/MID notification

Cargo Controller functionalities list: Subscription options


Functionality
Cargo Information 2.0
Cargo Tracker
Cargo Controller
Subscription per B/L or per container? B/L Container B/L
Multiple parties can link  
(One party can link)
Queue for unknown B/Ls
(or if already linked)
Batch upload
(via excel)

(via excel and csv)
Add own reference number
Add labels to easily categorise tracked cargo
(under development)
Automatic cargo allocation
(under development)

Cargo Controller functionalities list: Other functionalities


Functionality
Cargo Information 2.0
Cargo Tracker
Cargo Controller
Web screens
System Interface? XML API API and XML
(XML will be discontinued)
E-mail notifications
Alerting in web screens
Excel download
PDF download B/L information
Director function for cargo owner
(under development)
Integration with subsequent services
Notification Import Documentation
Notification Local Clearance
Transit Declaration
(under development)
Declaration Food and Consumer Products
(under development)
Scheduling workflows
Setting data permissions for data owners
Masking/releasing goods description by original linker
Vessel overview in presentation mode

Instructional materials

You can experience all the benefits of Cargo Controller for yourself from the start of April! We will provide instructional materials for operating Cargo Controller well before the first week of April. That way, your employees can start using the service at its full potential right from the launch.

We will send you more information about the exact timing of the transition in due course.

Further information

Questions?

Our Service Desk will be happy to assist you. You can reach them at servicedesk@portbase.com or +31(0)88 625 25 25.

API specifications now available

To create a system interface with our forthcoming service Cargo Controller, you can now download the API documentation. In April 2021, Cargo Controller will replace the current service Cargo Information which operates via EDI. With the launch of Cargo Controller, we will offer a new API link. The sooner you implement the API link for Cargo Controller, the sooner you will experience the benefits of this new service.

EDI link
Current Cargo Information customers can continue to use the existing system interface until 31 March 2022. We will give these customers plenty of notice before discontinuing the EDI link. However, new Cargo Controller functionalities will only be available via the web and API. Optimum use of Cargo Controller requires the API link. We recommend that you switch to the API link as soon as possible.

Important! The API currently available is version 1.0. Further expansions will follow over the course of the year. So subscribe to our RSS Feed for automatic access to the latest API specs. That way you’ll always be up to date on the latest developments.

Further information

Questions?

Our Service Desk will be happy to assist you. You can reach them at servicedesk@portbase.com or +31(0)88 625 25 25.

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