As a participant of Nextlogic, where can I find all information about the pilot?
How do I log in to the Nextlogic platform?
Log in via this link.
No login details yet? Request this via your own (operational) manager.
As a participant, what do I take into account for the correct functioning of the integrated planning of Nextlogic?
What happens if I deviate from the sailing plan proposed in the integral planning?
The moment you deviate from the proposed sailing route, Nextlogic will consider the terminals you have skipped as completed. The barge operator must then re-enter these skipped call(s) in the rotation and Nextlogic will have to plan the calls again. This automatically results in delays, a less favourable planning and more work for the barge operator. To ensure a reliable integrated planning, it is therefore crucial that you always adhere to the sailing plan listed on the web screen as a skipper.
Where can I find more information about Nextlogic and the collaboration between Portbase and Nextlogic?
Check portbase-nextlogicconnect.com
With whom do I conclude the contract for the use of the integrated planning?
Each participant has an agreement with Portbase for Hinterland Container Notification (HCN) Barge and a contract with Nextlogic for the integrated planning. Portbase and Nextlogic also have a contract between themselves which sets out the service agreements. An important part of this is that ownership of the supplied data remains with the participants themselves at all times.
Which terminals and depots are participating?
Nextlogic and Portbase are working together to properly connect the terminal operators and depot operators that are currently already participating in Hinterland Container Notification (HCN) Barge and in Nextlogic in the new situation. See here which terminals are connected to the Portbase service HCN Barge. See here which parties have registered for the 1st pilot of Nextlogic (only available in Dutch).
Will I be able to do everything via my own system or do I also have to use web screens?
If you have API connections, then you will only have to make use of web screens in special cases. When you initially temporarily connect via EDI, you must use the web screens for providing additional information for each inland barge call. The aim is for every barge operator to switch to the HCN Barge API connection as soon as possible.
In the case of APIs, you use the web screens for:
In the case of EDI, you perform the following supplementary to the planning:
Who do I contact as a barge operator in the case of a disruption, for example regarding the exchange of container information or the integrated planning?
To report malfunctions in the pre-notification and the integrated planning, please contact our Customer Service at +31 88 625 25 25 or Customer Service.
Outside office hours you can call the emergency number at +31 6 518 844 56. More information about our Customer Service can be found here.
How can I use the integrated planning of Nextlogic?
Step 1 is for you to start working with the Portbase service Hinterland Container Notification (HCN) Barge via APIs as soon as possible. Check out the API specifications HCN Barge here. Are you not yet using Portbase? Then first register for the service HCN Barge. At the same time, register as a participant with Nextlogic. Via HCN Barge, you will then be able to make full use of the integrated planning
As a barge operator, how can I use the integrated planning of Nextlogic?
Step 1 is for you to start working with the Portbase service Hinterland Container Notification (HCN) Barge via APIs as soon as possible. If you have not yet made this switch, then please immediately contact your software supplier. The sooner you switch to APIs, the sooner you will be able to reap the full benefits of HCN Barge. Until that time, an EDI converter offers you a temporary solution.
Not yet a participant in HCN Barge? Request the service here. At the same time, you must also register as a participant with Nextlogic. Via HCN Barge, you will then be able to make full use of the integrated planning.
Can I also connect directly to Nextlogic?
No; all parties first connect with HCN Barge in order to subsequently use the integrated planning of Nextlogic. The front runners that are now connected to the Nextlogic data platform will also be transferred to HCN Barge in time.
How can I train my current and future new employees in the use of HCN Barge and the integrated planning?
For MCA Barge, instructional videos, a quick-start guide and answers to frequently asked questions are available on the Portbase support page. To prepare you for the integrated planning, Nextlogic has developed a special e-learning course with a large number of different modules for barge operators. To access this, you will need a voucher which can be requested from Nextlogic.