New Port Security Law applicable

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A new Port Security Act will come into force on October 1, 2025.
This law affects the acceptance of import containers at the seaports of Bremerhaven, Wilhelmshaven, and Hamburg.
As of this date, it will no longer be possible to release import containers using conventional methods (such as PINs). Empty containers are not affected.
The statutory regulation on the release of import containers will come into force, making it mandatory for all transport participants.
PINs will be replaced by the Digital Collection Right. The German Ports platform forms the basis for this, and every company involved in transport must be registered with German Ports. We ask you to take this into account in the future and register there accordingly and in good time.
You can find further information at the following link: German Ports
Without this registration, participation in a transport will no longer be possible.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our import staff at any time.

New strikes averted in the US ports

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After renewed negotiations this week, an agreement has now been reached between the ILA (International Longshoremen’s Association) and the USMX (United States Maritime Alliance). Both parties have agreed on a modernisation of the ports that will preserve all existing jobs and create more jobs through the introduction of new technologies, rather than being lost. A new contract for six years was concluded. Fortunately, renewed strikes in the US ports of the East and Gulf Coasts could be averted.