DIGITAL CONTAINER RELEASE ON THE STARTING BLOCKS IN GERMANY

Bremen-based DBH Logistics and software partner, Davosy, have confirmed that ocean carriers and freight forwarders will be connected to the blockchain platform via ports in Germany by the end of 2021, with the system going live at the facilities of Bremen, Bremerhaven, Hamburg and Wilhelmshaven.

Dirk Gladiator, spokesperson for Dakosy, explains how the system is expected to work. “Our solution is based on platforms and processes already extensively used by stakeholders in German seaports. In Hamburg, it will be integrated into the Import Message Platform (IMP) and at Bremen and Wilhelmshaven as part of the Business Integration Platform (BIP).”

The traditional process for trucking release orders is for them to be sent via email, telephone or even, still, by fax message. This manual system is clearly slow and can be laborious for all concerned, with the process occurring for every individual container. With ports in North Europe seeing congestion and fluctuating activity as the after-effects of the COVID-19 pandemic work through the supply chain, any activity that offers greater levels of efficiency will be welcomed by the haulage industry. This important system change will be keenly watched by ports in many other locations.