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Platform operators launch digital sea and inland port networking initiative

Platform operators Portbase and RheinPorts have launched a ground-breaking project in a joint initiative to digitally connect the maritime and inland port communities.

The two parties aim to optimise the flow of data between the seaports in the Netherlands and the inland ports on the Rhine. The Port of Rotterdam, duisport and Port of Switzerland are supporting this project as shareholders and act as ambassadors.

The combination of the Portbase Port Community System (PCS) and the RheinPorts RPIS (RiverPorts Planning and Information System) makes it possible to improve efficiency and transparency along the supply chains from the seaport to the hinterland, according to a statement.

The project includes the seamless exchange of data that facilitates import and export process optimisation, improvements in planning and the simplification of the transfer of information to the stakeholders. This helps reduce complexity in data exchange along logistics chains, thus constituting an added value for carriers, terminals, ports and all partners involved.

The launch of the test phase marks the first practical implementation of the 2022 memorandum of understanding between the European ports.

In addition to the close cooperation between the ports and the platform operators, the logistics players along the supply chains also play a key role by connecting with the platforms, handling data exchange and creating added value with the services offered. Logistics company Danser Group is an important partner in the test phase and supports the first steps of the data exchange initiative.

The ultimate goal is to create a digital corridor, according to the parties, which will facilitate hassle-free and secure data transmission, reduce complexity and increase efficiency for inland shipping and ports.

The initiative sets the clear goal of generating benefits as quickly as possible, which is why the test phase is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2024 so that the ramp-up phase can take place in 2025. The initiators want to successfully establish the digital corridor between inland and seaports together with the community and take a major step in shaping the future of port logistics.





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