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The latest news & knowledge in and around the Dutch ports

  • Mike vos qtermninals

    Keeping Q-Terminals-Kramer moving

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    Case Keeping QTerminals-Kramer Rotterdam moving ”Uniformity in processes is most important to us. Thanks to Hinterland Container Notification Road and Hinterland Container Notification Barge, we work in the same way across all our locations.” – Mike Vos, Manager Operations, QTerminals-Kramer Rotterdam Uniformity as the key to efficiency Each year, QTerminals-Kramer handles more than 450,000 empty […]
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    Keeping DFDS moving

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    Case Keeping DFDS moving “What convinced us was the maturity of the solution and the fact that Portbase had worked closely with the logistics community to ensure minimal disruption” – Gürcan Gülseven – Agency Manager at DFDS Turkije How DFDS smoothly switched to ICS2 with Portbase’s ENS solution When the EU launched the new Import […]

  • Keeping Inter Link moving

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    Client case Keeping Inter Link moving “For us, the Secure Chain is a logical step forward. Thanks to Portbase, we work faster, more securely, and stay in control throughout the entire process.” – Tania Simioli, Coördinator Import/Export – Inter Link Handling import flows more efficiently via Portbase in the Secure Chain As a furniture manufacturer […]

  • Keeping Inter Link moving

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    Client case Keeping Inter Link moving “Thanks to Cargo Controller, we know exactly when a container will arrive, whether an inspection has been scheduled, and when to coordinate with our chain partners, such as our inland transporter or freight forwarder.” – Ursula Link-Frisch, CIO and Co-owner – Inter Link German shipper Inter Link controls import […]
  • Flexport interview about Cargo Controller

    Keeping Flexport moving

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    Case Keeping Flexport moving “Cargo Controller plays a crucial role for us in having the right information regarding our container flows via the port of Rotterdam. ” – Joe van Schie, Senior Global Operations Associate – Flexport In today’s fast-paced container logistics environment, control and visibility are no longer nice-to-haves; they’re mission-critical. As a technology and […]
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    Keeping Loodswezen moving

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    Case Keeping Loodswezen moving “The key advantage of the Vessel Visit API for us is that manual data entry is eliminated. This saves time, increases transparency and results in a higher reliability of the data. After all, the chance of errors decreases” – Dennis Lenting, Functional Application manager – Loodswezen Transforming pilotage operations: the impact […]
  • bdp_international

    Keeping BDP International moving

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    Client case Keeping BDP International moving BDP International is a globally operating forwarder that looks after the entire logistics process for many large customers. This also includes customs clearance. The company makes thousands of declarations in the port of Rotterdam every year. Customs declarant Barry Wursten and Manager Customs & Compliance Patrick Hulstaert explain how […]
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    Keeping Thermotraffic moving

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    Client case Keeping Thermotraffic moving “Take your time to ensure that everyone in the organisation recognises and acknowledges the advantages. Fear of the unknown is unnecessary.” – Martijn Spiering, Mananger Import & Export – Thermotraffic Thermotraffic profits daily from the advantages offered by Cargo Controller One of the users of Cargo Controller is Thermotraffic Holland […]

  • Keeping RST moving

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    Client case Keeping RST moving By using the Hinterland Container Notification service, Rotterdam Shortsea Terminal can grab the role of just-in-time hub and ensure a more efficient flow of goods in Europe “The Portbase platform enables RST to better manage its role as just-in-time hub.” – Jeroen Zwijnenburg, CCO – Rotterdam Shortsea Terminals Contact with […]

  • Keeping DFDS moving

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    Client case Keeping DFDS moving The use of Notification Import Documentation and Notification Export Documentation has ensured that the logistic chain of DFDS did not come to standstill. “Portbase is vital to us in enabling efficient cargo flow and transport” – Lucien Stötefalk, Customs Manager – DFDS The neutral role Portbase plays in the chain […]

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