The Secure Chain is a joint initiative by government and industry to enhance the digital resilience of port logistics chains. A key aspect of this is the safe and reliable release and collection of import containers. Pincodes will be replaced by a system where only digitally authorized parties can collect containers. More information and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at www.secure-chain.eu.

Starting from 1 October 2024, RWG will automatically verify at the gate whether the TAR-code is correct and whether the EAN number on the visiting driver’s CargoCard matches the EAN number in the pre-notification via Portbase. This ensures that only the authorized person gains access to the terminal. The issuance of EAN numbers is handled by Secure Logistics. 

Although RWG will introduce the check on the executing carrier as of 1 October 2024, as part of the process to make container release and collection safer and more reliable, the actual enforcement of this check will take place at a later date.

Monday, July 22, we proudly brought in the CMA CGM Grace Bay. This magnificent vessel is 15,254 TEU, 366 meters long and 51 meters wide. Powered by LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas), this vessel operates in the Ocean Alliance's NEU4 service. The Grace Bay, which launched in Ningbo in China, will next sail on to Algeciras in Spain and continue on to Malaysia. 

We are proud that the Grace Bay called at our terminal and wish the ship and its crew a safe onward journey.

Sunday, July 21th, the Damietta Express arrived for its maiden call in Rotterdam, at the quay of RWG. A beautiful ship from Hapag Lloyd that is 399 meters long and 61 meters wide. The Damietta Express has a capacity of 23,664 TEU and is among the largest ships in the world. This year, the ship launched for the first time in Ningbo, China. After unloading and loading at our quay, the journey will continue to Hamburg, Antwerp, Southampton and through the Suez Canal to Singapore towards Hong Kong and Kaohsiung. 

It was with pride that we welcomed the Damietta Express and we wish the Damietta Express and crew a safe journey. 

On Monday 1 July 2024 09:00 hours the Singapore Express arrived at RWG for its maiden call in Rotterdam.

The vessel is built in 2024 and sails under the German flag. The Singapore Express has a capacity of 23.664 TEU, is 399 meters long and 61 meters wide and is currently sailing in the Alliance's FE3 service.

We are proud to welcome this ship, which is fully orange colored for the occasion, on our quay and wish the captain and his crew a safe sailing!