The Portbase Cargo Controller is used to track Seafreight import shipments that are imported via Dutch seaports.
Cargo Controller replaced the Portbase Information System.

Precondition - Conclusion of contract with Portbase

In order to be able to use the Portbase Cargo Controller, a contract must be concluded directly with Portbase.

CargoSoft requires the access key assigned in this process to establish access from the TMS to Portbase Cargo Controller.

Information on this service pls find here:
https://www.portbase.com/en/services/cargo-controller/

The following basic data settings are necessary to be able to use this interface.

Contents

Function in the order

ADMIN → STATUS TYPES → STATUS EVENTS

In the status events there is the provider PORTBASECC for the Import sector - the provider PORTBASE applies to the export sector.

The provider PORTBASECC was created by CargoSoft.

Various status information goes beyond the usual feedback on the shipment status.

For example, information can be provided on when the vessel is expected, when the container is expected to be released and other 'expect' messages.

If an e-mail address has been stored for a status, the recipient is automatically sent a message when this status is received.

This function can be used to automatically update predefined data (e.g. eta) in the order when the status is received.

The vessel's r.o.e. can be entered in a file using a filling rule.