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.
From 1 July 2025 onwards, it is mandatory to pre-notify containers and use a TAR code at the QTerminals locations Kramer Distripark Depot (KDD) and Kramer City Depot (KCD), which are connected to the Portbase service Hinterland Container Notification Road (MCA Road). System integration information Are you using a system interface? If so, your software […]
Dear shipping agents, I would like to inform you of the following: Permits and exemptions As of Tuesday, 1st July 2025, you can apply for a permit or exemption for visits to the Port of Rotterdam (and adjacent ports) directly via your port call in ‘Vessel Notification’ in the Portbase PCS. This new functionality makes […]
Within Cargo Controller, it is possible from June 30th to see the same status of the pre-notification at the terminal as your carrier sees in his service Container Hinterland Notification (MCA). The only dependency here is that your organisation participates in the Secure Chain of the cargo in question. Why is this interesting? We receive […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]