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]).

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.