A German blockchain solution for the digitalised release of import containers is being developed.
DAKOSY and dbh Logistics IT have laid the foundation for standardising and digitalising the release process for import containers in the German ports of Hamburg, Bremerhaven, Bremen and Wilhelmshaven. The application offers multiple options for the release process, providing users with choices in technology and processes.
"Our solution for the digitalised release process is based on existing platforms and processes that are already being extensively used by the stakeholders in German seaports," explained Dirk Gladiator of DAKOSY.
Blockchain feasibility complete
Blockchain’s suitability and practicality for the release process has already been confirmed as part of the IHATEC research project ROboB.
The ‘German Ports’ platform will be available in both the Hamburg and Bremen Port Community Systems. In Hamburg, this will be integrated into the Import Message Platform (IMP), and in the ports of Bremen and Wilhelmshaven, as a part of the Business Integration Platform (BIP).
With the use of the established IMP and BIP platforms and the optional addition of blockchain, the strict requirements for access authorisations and secure IT processes have been met, said the companies.
By the end of the year, the first shipping companies and forwarders will be connected to the platform.
"Parallel to the proven IMP and BIP platforms, we are building the framework for blockchain in order to make it available as a hybrid alternative in the next step. We are already preparing the test phase," said Holger Hübner, head of port solutions at dbh.
A major incentive for the rapid implementation of this project is the high level of interest among carriers in digitalising the release process, said the companies.
