In 2026, shortsea shipping lines have made rapid progress in joining the Secure Chain. Four shipping lines are currently live. These are, in order, CMA CGM Short Sea Lines Intra North Europe, Boluda Lines, Mann Lines and Sea-Cargo Agencies. They now only release containers arriving in Rotterdam at Rotterdam Shortsea Terminals and Matrans Rotterdam Terminal securely and reliably via the new method – without a PIN code.

The four shipping lines/ship agents mentioned have informed their customers of the change in the release process and asked them to prepare for this together with their supply chain partners.

Seven additional shortsea shipping lines are currently taking part in a pilot at their own pace. Read here which companies these are. As soon as they have completed their preparations, they too will contact their customers to make the switch together. In the meantime, initial discussions are already underway with the remaining shortsea shipping lines and terminals. The ultimate aim is for the entire shortsea sector in the port of Rotterdam to embrace the Secure Chain.
Source: Port of Rotterdam