Yesterday, during the Multimodaal Transport Expo in Breda, we launched an important innovation: the DIL dataspace e-CMR. With this data service, we can make the signing of the e-CMR interchangeable between providers. We demonstrated in a demo how it works to make this signing interoperable within container logistics. With this setup, it is possible to link machine-to-machine signing to automated issuing and receiving processes in container logistics.
Within the DIL Living Lab e-CMR in container logistics, 24 companies are working together on the digitalization of transport documents. One of the missing technical components was a data service that enables the signing of e-CMRs in transactions between different providers. Good news: this generic solution is now available!
This new method not only makes it possible to process e-CMRs at the first mainport terminal, but can also be applied directly at various regional port terminals.
An important step in digitalization
The project team has been working hard over the past few months on a system that allows e-CMRs to be processed independently of the provider, sender or recipient. This means that both e-CMR providers and terminals can sign in a standardised manner and in the future also perform other functions, such as requesting an e-CMR.
This is made possible by the BDI dataspace. This environment offers a secure way to assign specific rights and roles to different parties and users via identification and to perform predefined actions (IAA mechanism).
Launch and next steps
The first version of the dataspace was presented during the Multimodal Expo in Breda. The first companies are currently being connected to initiate the data exchange.
In addition, a target architecture has been drawn up for Phase 2 in collaboration with Portbase and IT partners. This plan has now been given a permanent place in the Portbase roadmap.
Below you will find a list of companies that are making this digitalization move!
- BTT | Multimodal Container Solutions
- Kraaijeveld Groente en Fruit
- Optimodal Nederland
- Logistiek Centrum Gorinchem B.V.
- ITG / Terminal Hengelo
- Int. Transport Overbeek
- Boekestijn Transport
- BTC Logistiek BV
- Rotterdam Shortsea Terminals
- Melkweg Fritom
- Unidex Holland
- Regionaal Overslag Centrum Waalwijk B.V.
- Vos Logistics
- Markiezaat Container Terminal
- Heuschen & Schrouff
- Lamb Weston EMEA
- MCS BV
- Frigo Warehousing
- Schavemaker
- Container Terminal Doesburg
