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Newsletter: Africa, Middle East, India and Pakistan up next

The rollout of the Secure Chain is entering the next phase. As of the 1stof October 2024, container cargo from Africa, the Middle East, India and Pakistan can only be collected at the port of Rotterdam via the Secure Chain. From that date on, the major shipping lines will no longer issue PIN codes. Containers from these sailing areas will always be securely and reliably released using the new procedure. Only hauliers, rail operators and barge operators that have been authorised via the Secure Chain are able to access the terminals.

In this newsletter, you can read what you need to do and much more.

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