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      How can I submit a Portbase MED message from Scope?

      In this article we outline the different methods available for submitting a Portbase MED report in Scope, ensuring seamless integration with customs and logistics processes.

      Portbase MED message

      A Portbase MED message is a notification in the Portbase system for Notification Documentation (MED = Melding Export Documentatie).

      It is used to register the containers that are being delivered to the terminal for export.

      Introduction

      There are two primary methods available for submitting a Portbase MED report. Furthermore, users from NL Customs can conveniently submit the report directly through their customs declaration.

      Submit the message from the Sea Export file

      1. Open the relevant Sea Export File in Scope.
      2. Register the MRN of the customs declaration (if you did not prepare this in Scope yourself) > or
      3. Click on "New Notification Export Documents".
      4. Select the relevant declaration for which the Portbase MED report applies.
      5. Fill in the required details.
      6. Click "Send" to submit the report.



      Submit the message from the Portbase application

      1. In Scope, go to application Seafreight - Portbase.
      2. Click "New" followed by "MED Procedure (ECS)"
      3. Fill in the required fields.
      4. Click "Send" in the top bar to submit the message.


      Submit MED from DMS or NCTS5 (NL customs declarants only)

      In the DMS & NCTS5 Declaration

      1. Open the relevant DMS or NCTS5 declaration.
      2. Navigate to Tab "Shipment" > Tab "Transport".
      3. Fill in the required details and select "Send Automatically".
      4. When you submit the DMS or NCTS5 declaration, the Portbase MED report will be sent automatically.

      DMS

      NCTS