Release Notes

2026

Melding Container Achterland Rail in Portbase

The ETA Train functionality now fully live: trial period begins!

Hinterland Container Notification Rail
2 October 2026
This release note is intended for rail operators. The ETA Train functionality is divided into two parts: Insight into the train’s location in the hinterland. Insight into the train’s arrival and departure times and the progress of operations at the…
Melding Container Achterland Rail in Portbase

The ETA Train functionality now fully live: trial period begins!

Hinterland Container Notification Rail
2 October 2026
This release note is intended for the Traction suppliers The ETA Train functionality is divided into two parts: Insight into the train’s location in the hinterland. Insight into the train’s arrival and departure times and the progress of operations at…

Change of sender for import service email notifications

Cargo Controller ExportCargo Controller ImportCargo Release ManagerDischarge InformationInspection PortalDeclaration Food and Consumer ProductsVeterinary Inspection Process
30 September 2026
October 7th 2026, the sending address (sender) for import service notifications will change. This applies to the following services: Cargo Controller Import Cargo Controller Export Cargo Release Manager Discharge Information Inspection Portal Declaration Food and Consumer Products Veterinary Inspection Process…
Melding Schip

Change in notification requirements for fumigated bulk cargo

Vessel NotificationNotification Dangerous Goods
29 September 2026
As of 1 October 2026, the procedure for declaring fumigated bulk cargo via the Vessel Notification service in Portbase’s Port Community System (PCS) will change. Notification details will henceforth be entered in a single, central location within the web screens…
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New deadline for Temporary Storage Declaration (TSD): 16 November 2026

Cargo Declaration Import
17 September 2026
As communicated by Dutch Customs, the final effective date for the new Temporary Storage Declaration (TSD) has been postponed to 16 November 2026 at 12:00. If you use a system connection Changes to the message specifications remain required and additional…
Melding Schip

Improvement for seal numbers in Transit Declaration

Vessel Notification
23 July 2026
The Transit Declaration service has been improved for the use of seal numbers. Following a customer request, the service now better reflects the permit your organisation has received from Customs: • Providing a seal number is no longer mandatory by…
Melding Schip

Application for exemption at ROG and RHB berths

Vessel Notification
23 July 2026
Announcement on behalf of the Harbour Master: This information is only relevant to shipping agents requesting berths for vessels at ROG and RHB in the Waalhaven. In the Waalhaven, berth zoning applies under the Port Bye-Laws Rotterdam 2020 for vessels…

Addition of ‘OR’ restrictions for HCN Barge planners now available!

Hinterland Container Notification Barge
18 June 2026
In this article, we would like to share an update regarding a change within Hinterland Container Notification (HCN) Barge that affects Nextlogic’s integral planning. This change concerns the addition of an ‘OR restrictions’ function when planning a barge rotation. This…