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Aug 27, 2009
Changing customs: the new face of documentation, inspection, and scanning
A state-of-the-art container terminal demands state-of-the-art customs handling. Bert Wiersema, member of the management team for the Rotterdam Customs, explains how his organisation ensures that its operations at the Euromax Terminal are as efficient as possible. “Every step eliminated represents a saving.”
“We’ll soon do away with customs officials for the validation of customs documentation at the Euromax Ter minal,” announces Bert Wiersema. “We will step back from the logistics flow.” Through intensive talks with ECT, Customs has opted for a different approach, which centres on the automated processing of onward transport documents. As under the old system, these have to be in the new procedure, the terminal’s computer system will play a central role. Wiersema explains how it works. “The Euromax Terminal has RTO-status (temporary storage premises). Every container that arrives at the terminal is automatically blocked by the terminal system. The container can only be released once those responsible for the cargo complete the appropriate follow-up declarations and send the correct onward transport documents to ECT. As soon as a match is made within the terminal system, the container can depart.” From PTI 41 page 100. Read the full article here.
 
Intermodal transportation: The next wave?
 Holidays are almost over, for those lucky enough to go on vacation. I spent my time away from the sea, and well above sea level. Just for reassurance. As you might know, the majority of Dutch grounds are below sea level (about 65%), and we keep dry feet by pumping water. Without that, we would build our sandcastle around "Amersfoort at the Sea" (a city some 80km inland).
However, spending time in the Alps, some 800m above sea level, my rectangular box driven mind did not come to a complete standstill, wondering about hinterland transportation.
New Strategy & Development Director appointed at Dunkerque Port
 Jean-Frédéric Laurent has just been appointed Strategy and Development Director of Dunkerque Port, replacing Pierre Joly on his retirement. He is 41. |
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