Scope Container Tracking Module vs Portbase Cargo Controller

Container Tracking Module

The Container Tracking Module provides end-to-end visibility of container movements throughout the entire transport chain.

What information do you receive?

• Container status updates from:

  • Pickup of the empty container at origin

  • Loaded transport and sea voyage

  • Return of the empty container at destination

• Revised ETAs are automatically updated during the journey at container level.

When is this module most suitable?

• When full visibility from origin to destination is required

• When planning is mainly focused on transport execution

• When discharge messages or automated customs processes are not needed

Subscriptions and costs

• No separate subscription with external parties

• Costs are included in the monthly invoice from Scope

Portbase Cargo Controller

Portbase Cargo Controller focuses on the final phase of the shipment before and after arrival in Rotterdam.

What information do you receive?

• Revised ETAs, typically from about one week before arrival

• Generally more accurate arrival times, as Portbase has early access to arrival information

• Final status updates such as Gate-out

• The discharge message, sent when the container is physically discharged from the vessel

Customs automation

• The discharge message can be used in Scope as a trigger to automatically submit import declarations to Dutch Customs

Subscriptions and costs

• The Portbase Cargo Controller module and per-container registration are invoiced via Scope

• A separate subscription with Portbase is required

Using both modules together

The Container Tracking Module and Portbase Cargo Controller can be combined.

This setup provides:

• End-to-end visibility from origin through destination

• The most reliable ETA information close to arrival

• Discharge messages required for automated customs processing

This combination is typically used when both operational tracking and customs automation are part of the process.

Which option should I choose?

Choose your setup based on your needs:

• Container Tracking Module only
  For full transport visibility without NL customs automation. If you want to use this feature , contact service@riege.com to request a proposal for activating SKU F30.

• Portbase Cargo Controller only
  For accurate arrival information, discharge messages, and automated import declarations. If you want to use this feature , contact service@riege.com to request a proposal for activating SKU F21.

• Both modules combined
  For complete visibility and full automation around arrival and customs handling.  If you want to use this feature , contact service@riege.com to request a proposal for activating SKU F21 and SKU F30.