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More security
through digitalisation
in our harbours

With the German Ports Secure Release Order, the collection processes are
of the German seaports digitised, standardised and secured.

German Ports Secure Release Order

German Ports: Our vision

German Ports is shaping a secure, transparent and digital future for container handling in German seaports. With a standardised digital approval process, we create transparency, increase security and create a reliable basis for future-proof port logistics.

Status updates

Live system

Maintenance window:

Daily: 7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.

Customer test system

Maintenance window:

daily: 07:30-8:00, 12-12:30, 16-16:30

Security-related reports and suspected incidents

If you notice any unusual or suspicious activities in connection with port processes or in the context of the German Ports procedure, please report them.

Your information can help to recognise possible criminal activities at an early stage and increase the security of port logistics.

Hamburg Port Security Centre

Telephone: +49 40 59369 3600
e-mail: info@hsz.hamburg.de
Anonymous reporting portal: www.polizei.hamburg.de/hafen

Bremerhaven and Wilhelmshaven

Telephone: +49 421 5154 1717 (for urgent cases)
Email: You can obtain an email address on request from the dbh Support.

Important note: These contact details are not for emergencies.
In emergencies, please call the police emergency number 110.

How the Secure Release Order works

With the introduction of the Secure Release Order, a digital pick-up authorisation is now required on the German Ports platform for a container pick-up. This affects all major seaports in Germany: Hamburg, Bremerhaven and Wilhelmshaven

Roles and involved parties

Carrier

Freight forwarder & logistician

Terminal

TMS

Advantages of the Secure Release Order

DAKOSY & dbh are creating a secure, standardised collection process in accordance with the requirements of the Port Security Act through Secure Release Order (SRO).

Latest news

Project completion: North Sea ports have fully digitalised container release

05 May 2026 | The software service providers DAKOSY and dbh have successfully completed the major project for the cross-port digitalisation of container release (Secure Release Order) via the German Ports IT platform. In just one year, the two companies completed the project from the registration of the first participant to the connection of all [...]

German Ports: Mandatory involvement of transport companies

18 March 2026 | The digital release for container imports via the German Ports IT platform is entering its final phase. Transport companies and lorry drivers are the last group of participants to be integrated into the process. Collecting companies must ensure that they have a valid digital collection authorisation. This enables the terminals to [...]

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