Portbase partners with Portrix to deliver one-stop VGM shop for Dutch shipping community
The Dutch shipping community is set to enjoy a seamless way of consolidating and sharing Verified Gross Mass (VGM) data thanks to a new partnership between Portbase and Germany’s Portrix Logistic Software (PLS). Portbase, which runs a unique Port Community System in the Netherlands, will now use Portrix’s VGM solution to enrich the Portbase service Notification Verified Gross Mass to ensure its customers enjoy easy compliance with the latest SOLAS requirements, the company said in its press release.
Introduced in July 2016, the VGM requirement stipulates that shippers must have containers weighed by an authorised party prior to shipping. This information must then be passed on to the relevant carrier either before collection, or at the allotted terminal entrance point. PLS’ VGM application captures all relevant data before automatically, and securely, sharing it electronically with carriers – thus ensuring legal obligations are fulfilled and containers are not left standing on the docks.
Since its launch in 2001 PLS has established itself as the trusted choice of the freight forwarding industry, with five of the top ten global names choosing its renowned Global Price Management (GPM) software. The team is dedicated to enhancing efficiency, productivity and profit for its global customer base, utilising its unique software toolbox, unrivalled master data and high quality, personalised service to deliver competitive advantage.
Recent PLS developments include the launch of a Demurrage and Detention (D&D) application in May 2017 and the Tender Assistant GPM extension in March.
About Portrix Logistic Software:
For almost two decades, PORTRIX LOGISTIC SOFTWARE has built best-in-class rate management applications for the largest Freight Forwarders in the world. PORTRIX LOGISTIC SOFTWARE is a member of the portrix group, which has created and developed software for corporate customers since 2001.
About Portbase:
Portbase connects all parties in the logistics chains of Dutch ports. Through its Port Community System, Portbase facilitates the exchange of data between companies and the exchange of information with government authorities in order to allow everyone to work faster, more efficiently and at lower cost.