As a neutral logistics platform for the Dutch ports, Portbase has been requested by the port business community to create an additional authorisation layer on top of the existing digital services in the Port Community System to facilitate the technical realisation of the Secure Chain. Opting for this approach keeps the impact of the Secure Chain’s implementation to a minimum. Furthermore, a free basic service has been launched for new parties that need to connect to Portbase for the Secure Chain. Thus, all parties are able to digitally pass on the authorisation to collect a container from one link to the next in a convenient and secure manner.