Electronic invoicing Used to carry out paperless invoicing in an easy way, in accordance with EU regulations. A cost-saving, environment-friendly and secure solution for the incoming and outgoing invoicing process.
Stowage position information Used by the shipping company or terminal operator to exchange stowage plans with one another, with among other things the exact stowage position of the containers, weights and if applicable the class of dangerous goods.
Berth request (barge) Used by the barge operator who has to load or unload containers, to send berth requests to the operators of terminals where it is wished to call, in the Barge Traffic System (BTS).
Inland transport order Used by the forwarder or ship's agent to send a transport order to a carrier electronically. The carrier in turn can send the order quickly and easily to the onboard computer on the barge or truck.
Notification of arrival of export consignment Used by the "trader at exit" to notify the Customs office in the port of exit when the goods physically arrive at the terminal.
ISPS declaration Used to send an ISPS Declaration electronically to the authorities concerned when sending ships to an EU port.
Notification of arrival (seagoing ship) Used by the Port Authority to notify the Customs authorities, via APICS, when a seagoing ship bound for Antwerp actually moors at the berth.
Notification of exit (seagoing ship) Used by the Port Authority to inform the Customs authorities, via APICS, when a seagoing ship unmoors from its berth and leaves the port via the lock.
MRN exchange Used by the "trader at exit" when particular goods arrive on the terminal, to inform the Customs authorities in the port of exit, as required by the EU Export Control System (ECS).
Notification of dangerous goods Used to notify the Harbourmaster's Office of the position of dangerous goods. This must be done at least 24 hours in advance.
Notification of arrival/departure of dangerous goods Used by the terminal operator to obligatorily notify the Harbourmaster's Office of the arrival or departure of dangerous goods at a container terminal.
SafeSeaNet message Used by all EU countries plus Norway and Iceland to send and receive maritime information.
Consult IMDG register The IMDG register is a database of dangerous goods, used to verify dangerous goods declarations.
Berthing dues notification Used by the ship's agent to inform the Port Authority when bringing a seagoing ship to the port of Antwerp, so that the port dues can be calculated on the basis of the type and quantity of goods loaded or unloaded.
Ship's waste declaration Used by the shipping company or ship's agent to make a detailed declaration to the Harbourmaster's Office of any ship's waste on board that has to be disposed of, such as waste oil, cardboard, empty bottles etc. The declaration must be made 24 hours before arrival.
Order for pilot, tug or mooring services Used to inform the Harbourmaster's Office quickly and easily of any additional services that a ship will need, before it enters the port.
Electronic invoicing The Port Authority makes invoicing and credit notes available online. A sustainable, efficient option.
Berth reservation (seagoing ship) Used obligatorily by the ship's agent or shipping company, to inform the Harbourmaster's Office of the preferred berth.
Consult position The Port Authority enables terminal and barge operators to consult the position of barges in the Barge Traffic System web application.
Berth request (barge) Used by the barge operator, in the Barge Traffic System (BTS), to request a handling slot with one or more terminals, for containers to be loaded or unloaded. Saves a whole lot of administration work for port visits.
Prenotification (seagoing ship) Used by the shipping company or ship's agent, to provide the Harbourmaster's Office with advance information on a seagoing ship that is due to enter or leave the port.
