It does not come as a surprise that criminals are constantly looking for new ways to carry out their activities. Every company and every link should be aware of this and take measures to protect themselves. For more information on how the different links approach this, please contact their respective sector organisations.
The Secure Chain endeavours to boost the resilience of the (digital) port processes. A large number of parties have joined forces for the Secure Chain. Combined, the initiating parties represent all the links in the logistics chain: from shipping line/ ship agent, shipper and forwarder to the logistics service provider, inland operator (truck, train, barge) and terminal.
Which parties are involved in the Secure Chain? Read article
The government considers the implementation of the Secure Chain to be of the utmost significance, but it is not formally involved in its introduction. However, shipping lines/ship agents have been expressly urged to treat measures such as the Secure Chain with urgency due to their societal importance.
What is the government deadline for the introduction of the Secure Chain? Read article
Should the Portbase services experience a disruption, then an emergency procedure is in place for participants. The quickest way to verify whether a service is indeed experiencing a disruption is to subscribe here to status updates about the service(s) relevant to you. More information is available at Availability PCS – Portbase Support.
What if the Port Community System experiences a disruption? Read article
The Secure Chain is a collaboration between public and private parties. In the preliminary phase, the initiating parties determined that all data exchange within the Secure Chain would be facilitated via the services of Portbase. Of course, shipping lines/ship agents have the option of choosing a different solution for the secure and reliable release of
Can we bypass Portbase for the Secure Chain? Are there alternatives? Read article
Portbase operates according to the highest security standards. Security measures are both visible and invisible. Click here for more information
How does Portbase secure the Port Community System? Read article
Portbase is a not-for-profit organisation whose shareholders are the Port of Rotterdam Authority (75%) and Port of Amsterdam (25%). Portbase is neutral, independent and operates on a non-profit basis.
Who is the owner of Portbase? Read article
A Port Community System (PCS for short) constitutes the digital infrastructure of a port. Via the PCS, (port) companies exchange data with authorities and with one another. Through the smart reuse of data, all core processes in the port logistics chains can consequently be digitally handled in a fast, efficient and secure manner. Portbase is
What is a Port Community System? Read article
Portbase manages the Port Community System (PCS) of the Dutch ports. It is the ambition of Portbase to make the logistics chains of the Dutch ports as attractive as possible through one single gateway. From mandatory notifications to the Harbor Master and authorities to secure data exchange between companies and the management of rights and
What does Portbase do? Read article
The implementation and scaling-up of the process for releasing and collecting containers via the Secure Chain has taken place in a phased and controlled manner. Phase 1 ran until the 31st of March 2024 and entailed all incoming container cargo from Latin America. In phase 2, which ended on the 30th of June 2024, all containers
