After a successful pilot, Rotterdam World Gateway (RWG) will implement 100% verification on the executing carrier as the final component of the Secure Chain starting Monday 3 February 2025. This joint initiative by governments and the business community aims to improve the digital resilience of port logistics chains, emphasizing a secure and reliable procedure for releasing and collecting import containers in Dutch ports.

A significant change in this context is the replacement of pincodes with a system where only digitally authorized parties can collect containers. This significantly enhances security and reduces the risk of fraud. This step marks an important one for RWG towards an even safer port but will certainly not be the last step.

RWG will automatically verify whether the TAR-code is correct and whether the EAN number on the visiting driver's CargoCard matches the pre-notification in Portbase. Access to the terminal will only be granted to the driver when the two sets of data match. The issuance of EAN numbers is managed through Secure Logistics. From Monday 3 February 2025, full verification will be mandatory for both collecting and delivering containers, not only for import but also for export and empty containers.

More information about the Secure Chain and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at www.secure-chain.eu.

On Saturday 11 January 2025, the Gdansk Express arrived at RWG for its maiden call in Rotterdam. The vessel is part of a series of twelve dual-fuel (LNG-powered) container vessels. The Gdansk Express has a capacity of 23,660 TEU, is 400 meters long, and 61 meters wide, and is currently sailing in the FE3 service of The Alliance.

We are proud that the Gdansk Express has called at our terminal and wish the vessel and its crew a safe onward journey.

In addition to our earlier message, the disruption in EDI communication with Portbase has been amended.

If you have any question, you can contact our Data Control & Gate department by e-mail ([email protected]).

Due to a disruption in EDI communication with Portbase, there is a severe delay in EDI communication with Portbase. As a result it will take a long time before you get a reply on your request via Portbase. We are doing everything we can to solve these problems. Please refrain from repeatedly sending your messages. Booked time slots will be prolonged.

If there is any change in the situation we will inform you. If you have any question you can contact our Data Control & Gate department by e-mail ([email protected]).