Release notes

We would like to keep you informed about developments in our services. These release notes provide you with information about new features, changes and developments in our services.

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26 May 2025 | Cargo Controller

As of Wednesday 26 May, Portbase will be adding several improvements within Cargo Controller and Cargo Release Manager for functionalities in the Secure Cain. Portbase is continuously conducting research and inquiries among community members to improve our services. A frequently heard complaint is that the filtering within Cargo Controller and Cargo Release Manager does not […]

21 May 2025 | Hinterland Container Notification Road

From 02/06/2025, pre-notification via the Portbase service “Hinterland Container Notification Road” (HCN Road) will be possible at QTerminals locations Kramer Distripark Depot (KDD) and Kramer City Depot (KCD). Once the pre-notification is submitted, you will automatically receive container status information and a TAR code. Please note: Pre-notification and use of the TAR code will become mandatory as […]

14 May 2025 | Cargo Controller

The ‘goods information’ content of a B/L will be freely available to all users of Cargo Controller. This restrictive measure, which has been in effect since 2010, will be phased out at the end of May. What does this mean for you? Simply put, the goods information from the B/L will be available to all […]

8 April 2025 | Cargo Controller

This update is about a new data point in the Cargo Controller service. The attentive user will have already seen it. The Expected Discharge Time (EDT) for the cargo via APM Terminals Maasvlakte II (MVII) is now available in Cargo Controller. What does this mean for you? As a planner and/or (Customs) forwarder, you can […]

8 April 2025 | Hinterland Container Notification Road

You may have noticed, the Expected Discharge Time (EDT) of APM Terminals Maasvlakte II (MVII) is available up to six hours* in advance in Hinterland Container Notification (HCN). You see this data element at the container (handling) level after you have submitted a status request or pre-notification. This development applies to all modalities. Both via […]

2 April 2025 | Cargo Controller

Much has already been written about the consequences and impact of the Secure Chain within Portbase’s services. For Cargo Controller, new features as well as new processes have been introduced. This release is all about ease of use and certainty: you get full insight into your cargo, exactly as you expect because you had chosen […]

1 April 2025 | Notification Waste Disposal

Dear shipping agents, I would like to inform you of the following: Untreated sewage The waste category ‘Sewage’ will be changed to ‘Untreated sewage’. A new version of the Excel upload formulier is available to the captain for this purpose. You should use this from Monday 7 April 2025. The old version will no longer […]

17 February 2025 | Arrival Notification Export

From February 17, users will switch to the new service environments in 3 groups. As indicated in the previous release note, you will receive a week in advance when this applies to your organization. This release note is when your organization has switched. What does this mean for you? Step-by-step plan for Arrival Notification […]

6 February 2025 | Hinterland Container Notification Road

From Monday 10th of February onward, pre-notification through the Portbase service Hinterland Container Notification (HCN) Road is possible at Hanseatic Global Terminals Rotterdam Depot B.V. (previously known as Hapag Lloyd depot Waalhaven). Initially you can pre-notify without any obligation. After the pre-notification, you will automatically receive the containers’ status information and a TAR code. Use […]