Premium Terminal Data
Add-on for Cargo Controller. Premium data directly from the deepsea terminals APMT, RWG and ECTDeepsea terminal data directly from RWG, APMT and ECT
Maximum insight into the status of your import containers with the most accurate terminal data available; from ship arrival to container pickup at the terminal.
Service description
Plan your container logistics via the Port of Rotterdam with the most accurate data available, directly sourced from deepsea container terminals Rotterdam World Gateway (RWG), Hutchison Ports ECT Rotterdam (ECT) and APMT and conveniently centralized within the Portbase service Cargo Controller.
Why rely on terminal data?
No one provides more up-to-date information on your container’s status than terminal the terminal. Data is updated directly from the terminal’s planning systems and updated realtime, enabling you to plan accurately and keep your customers and partners in the chain informed about the status.
Service features
- PaidSubscription fee and/or transaction fee applies.
- System interface (API)The service can be used via an API system interface.
- Web screenThe service can be used via a web screen.
Data elements
This add-on offers up-to-date details on the Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA) and Departure (ETD) of the ship, as well as cargo information—from the moment it is expected to be ready for pickup. Furthermore, it provides an Estimated Discharge Time for each import container, based on the discharge sequence, directly sourced from the terminal planning system.
The benefits of Premium Terminal Data
- ECT, RWG, and APMT data-elements: available in a single overview via Cargo Controller (no other browser windows needed)
- Time savings: No more searching and refreshing across various platforms and websites—everything you need is conveniently available.
- Convenience: Access real-time status and planning information directly in your own system (API) or through the easy-to-use webservice.
- Streamlined planning: Know more exactly when your cargo will be ready for pickup post-arrival with estimated discharge times, without waiting for the entire discharge process to complete.
- Improve your customer service: Inform your clients ahead of time with the most up to date information available.
How to access Premium Terminal Data
Additional requirements
To receive terminal data as a shipper or freight forwarder, you need a Cargo Controller subscription in Portbase.
How to connect?
Via web: For Cargo Controller web users, the status screen in Cargo Controller clearly indicates whether the data was provided by the shipping line or the terminal.
Via API: Terminal data is also directly available through our Cargo Controller API. This allows you to use the API as a single source instead of setting up multiple separate connections. For more detailed information, see our API specifications on our Developer Portal.
Costs
In addition to the monthly costs of Cargo Controller, there are additional subscription costs and/or transaction costs per terminal. Read more below.
Different procedures for requesting data per terminal:
APMT
APMT automatically provides terminal data within Cargo Controller. No additional action is required; this service is completely free of charge.
APMT reserves the right to make changes to the terms and conditions. Stakeholders will be informed of any changes in a timely manner.
Price: No subscription fee and/or transaction fee.
RWG
RWG Premium Terminal Data must be requested within the Cargo Controller service. Only users with the role ‘Main Administrator’ or ‘Data Managers’ can request this premium service)
- If you’re subscribed to Cargo Controller, select in Cargo Controller: “RWG premium data”, then you’re redirected to the “RWG premium data for Cargo Controller” product page where you can subscribe to this premium service.
- Select “Subscribe” to request permission for RWG’s premium data and agree to the terms and conditions.
- Once RWG approves your request, the premium data will become visible in Cargo Controller.
Do you have a different role in MyData? Read more on our support page.
Price: €75 per month + €0,75 per transaction/BL
ECT
To receive terminal data from ECT, you need to have both a Cargo Contoller account from Portbase and a MyTerminal+ account from ECT. Data authorisations for ECT have to be requested through MyTerminal. More information can be found here.
Price: Based on ECT Myterminal account.
This is how you request Cargo Controller and Premium Terminal Data
To request a service, you need an IAMconnected account that is linked to your organization. More information about the registration process can be found here.
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Do you have a different role in MyData? Read more on our support page.
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As a new customer, you create an account first. Then link your account to your organization.
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