From cargo information to cargo control. Full track & trace of incoming vessels, equipment, and insight into cargo details. You can also direct all follow-up actions from the same screen. Cargo Controller is a further development of our service Cargo Information.
Benefits
- See, track and manage all your import cargo
- Stay fully informed from weeks before arrival to the exact moment your cargo leaves the terminal
- Real-time ETA and ATA updates
- Be informed about inspections, releases and other exceptions in your logistics process immediately
- Just-in-time collection at a terminal, optimum scheduling of the delivery
- All information about your import shipment, such as goods description, weight and packages
- Simple and fast implementation of follow-up actions, such as successive customs procedures
- Automatic alerts (vessel delay, cargo requiring attention)
"In Cargo Controller, all the information is in one place. That's a big advantage. We no longer have to switch between different modules. Take local clearance notifications, for example. Previously, we had to link a B/L in the service Cargo Information and then go to the service Notification Local Clearance to create the local clearance notification. We can now do all of this within Cargo Controller, including downloading the delivery order. In the timeline, we can then immediately see that the local clearance notification has been sent to the terminal."
"What we also really appreciate is the information that Cargo Controller provides about the total weight and total number of packages of a shipment, as stated on the B/L. For us at BDP, accuracy comes before everything else. We apply the four-eyes principle throughout. Declarant one prepares a declaration, declarant two checks it. Naturally we also look at the total weights. Whenever there is a discrepancy with the ATO, a mismatch can occur, with all the attendant consequences. The information to prevent this is conveniently located at the top in Cargo Controller. That's another really big plus."
"Cargo Controller helps us to work faster. The time Portmade has to file a declaration with customs is getting shorter and shorter. Orders often come in late. That’s why we are really pleased with this new service. Cargo Controller will also be important for the forthcoming service Container Release Message. To match a prenotification with the ATO, a presentation notification is required. Thanks to a discharge confirmation API link with Cargo Controller, this takes place quickly and manual actions are avoided. In the future, Cargo Controller could also help us keep track of the terminal gate-out."
"Cargo Controller means time savings for us at DHL Global Forwarding. It allows us to work much more efficiently. Switching between the different Portbase modules is no longer necessary. Other improvements also make a big difference. So for example, as part of all the B/L data that Cargo Controller offers, it automatically adds up the number of packages (when there are several containers on a single B/L). This prevents mismatches. The ability to look ahead and the PDF function are also real advantages. "
"Cargo Controller gives us a better grip and more control over the cargo. It took a little getting used to, but the switch from Cargo Information was easy. Cargo Controller is very user-friendly. Adding containers is easy. Within Cargo Controller, ABC Logistics always has an overall view over the process and we can also make follow-up declarations directly. The track & trace in Cargo Controller is also very reliable. "
Who is it for?
Cargo Controller is for the container, trailer, general cargo and bulk sectors. As a forwarder, shipper, haulier or shipbroker, you can keep a close eye on your incoming cargo in Cargo Controller. Using the service, you can then immediately take the appropriate follow-up actions, such as initiating subsequent customs procedures. This really puts you in control of your cargo. As a result, everyone can work faster, more efficiently and smarter.
Via web and API
Cargo Controller will be available via the web and as an API. With an API, you can build Cargo Controller into your own software system entirely according to your own wishes. The API specifications can be found on our developer portal. For existing Cargo Information customers, Portbase will also continue to support the current system link (based on XML) until 31 March 2022.
Cost
To use Cargo Controller, you pay a monthly subscription fee plus a charge for each B/L you request. There is a one-off connection charge of € 249.50 (exclusive of VAT).
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