6a. How do I pass on the commercial release per container?

In this knowledge article, we explain how to pass on a commercial release in a simple manner. We explain the bulk processing of this action further here. You can only apply this article if you have received a commercial release.

Passing on releases

Passing on an releases differs for the role of the chain party that you are going to manage.

Option 1: Are you passing on the release to your inland operator? Then you nominate the inland operator.

Option 2: Are you passing on the exemption to another forwarder? Then you appoint this party as the next Cargo Director. In some cases, this concerns a ‘Tranfser’ of cargo upon arrival at the terminal.

Nominate Inland Operator

1. Click on the Secure Chain status of your container. You will then see your role and your rights, based on that Cargo Controller shows you which actions you are allowed to do.
2. Click on Nominate Inland Operator. A new screen will open.
3. Enter the organization name of your inland operator and it will be displayed in alphabetical order. If the name appears in multiple versions, you can use the location and/or the unique EAN number of your inland operator as additional recognition. This list shows all carriers registered with PCS, you can reduce this list by activating ‘Trusted Inland Operators’, this function concerns a so-called ‘white list’ that limits the choice options to that list. Read more about this later in this article.
4. Click on ‘Nominate Inland Operator’. In the screen overview the status of the Secure Chain is now updated and shows a green color.

Assign Cargo Director

1. Click on the Secure Chain status of your container. You will then see your role and your rights, based on that Cargo Controller shows you which actions you are allowed to do.
   
2. Click on ‘Assign someone else as director’. A new screen will open.
3. Type in the organization name of the forwarder and it will be shown in alphabetical order. If the name appears in multiple versions, you can use the location and/or the unique CoC number of the forwarder as additional recognition.
4. Click on ‘Assign’. In the screen overview the status of the Secure Chain is now updated and shows a green color.

You have are now able to nominate and assign other parties within the Secure Chain.