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At Port of Antwerp-Bruges, the import container process is conducted through the Certified Pick up virtual platform. This guarantees a secure, transparent and efficient release process for incoming containers, which will then leave the port by rail, inland navigation or truck.
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Certified Pick up is an application for container release at Antwerp container terminal. Using Certified Pick up is mandatory for all chain partners involved in this release process for containers. The application is a product from NxtPort, the company responsible for further digitalising processes in the port community. The legal framework is included in the Port Police Regulations. The shipping companies will grant a right of release to all their customers.
Below is a brief overview of how to get started. For more information, please consult the comprehensive documentation on the NxtPort website (in English).
Forwarders, BCOs and transport companies can implement the Certified Pick up process into their organisations in two ways:
The Certified Pick up platform receives and processes container information. Based on this information, it generates a certified handling based on identity, which the final carrier uses to pick up the container. This certified handling is only created when the final carrier is known. The time between the creation of this right and the handling of the container is therefore minimal.
For the latest developments, you can visit the NxtPort website directly.
NxtPort, a subsidiary of Port of Antwerp-Bruges, makes sharing data easier and more transparent. That way, all the players in the logistics chain will get the right information at the right time.
As a port, we are taking social responsibility with this initiative. I am delighted that the port community is getting on board to further secure the logistics chain.
Here you can see the contribution per container for the various parties using Certified Pick up, as well as the fees associated with connecting to the platform.