BREMEN. Since October, the digital release of container imports has been carried out using the German Ports IT platform “Secure Release Order” (SRO). The first stage began on 1 October with shipping companies releasing their containers without a PIN. Forwarding agents, importers and transport companies will be included in the second stage by 2 November. From 3 November, usage will be mandatory at two terminals initially – one in either Bremerhaven or Wilhelmshaven and one in Hamburg. From 17 November, this will gradually be expanded to all other terminals.
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