Export port services

MRN closure and port registrations

We handle MRNs in Hamburg, Bremerhaven, Wilhelmshaven, Rotterdam and Antwerp. Send your booking and export document with the MRN, plus the IMO/DG document for dangerous goods. We will handle port registration and keep you informed of progress.

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Already have an export declaration? Order port handling

We can handle an MRN prepared by another customs agency. Send your documents and we will take care of registration and ongoing port handling.

Need an export declaration? See our export clearance service

What MRN handling includes

Registration, monitoring and ongoing MRN handling

We register your shipment at the port, check available statuses and keep you informed of progress.

Keeping track of your requests

We check available registration and shipment statuses within the agreed scope. We keep you informed of progress and highlight anything that needs more information or action.

We agree the scope and period of monitoring for each order.

Port registrations

Z-Nummer, BHT, WHT, Portbase and APCS/e-Desk. We check your details and register the shipment in the port or terminal system.

After registration, we send you the reference or confirmation.

Handling transport changes

Has the booking, vessel or terminal changed? Send the updated details. We check whether the registration needs to be amended, cancelled or replaced.

The update method depends on the system and status. We confirm any additional charge before carrying out the work.

What to send after a roll-over

Prompt replies and direct contact

You have direct contact with the team handling your order. We answer questions, share the status and explain which documents or details are still needed.

Five ports, one contact

Hamburg, Bremerhaven, Wilhelmshaven, Rotterdam and Antwerp. Send us orders for one port or several locations. We confirm Portbase availability for your specified terminal.

Terms for regular volumes

Do you order registrations regularly? Tell us your ports, services and approximate monthly volume. We will prepare preferential terms for your service scope.

You can start with a single order.

Ask about terms for your ports

Port registration is part of the export process; the reference alone is not proof of exit.

Ports and systems

Choose your port

Choose the port your shipment will leave from.

Prepare your details

What to send with your order

Send your documents and we will handle the registration. We will contact you if anything is missing.

Guide: documents for port registration
  • Booking
  • Export document with the MRN
  • IMO/DG document if the goods are dangerous

Include the container number, port and terminal, plus available vessel and voyage details. For changes, add the existing reference and updated details.

Before your first order

Can you handle an MRN prepared by another agency?

Yes. Send your booking and export document with the MRN. We will handle the port formalities. You do not need to order another export declaration from us.

Which documents should I send first?

Send the booking and export document with the MRN. For dangerous goods, also include the IMO/DG document. We will let you know if we need any further details.

Can one agreement cover several ports?

Yes. Select all required services and ports in your enquiry and provide the approximate monthly volume. For Portbase, we confirm availability for the specified terminal.

How do I report a booking change?

Send the new booking, existing reference and a note of what has changed. We will check what needs to be done and confirm any additional charge before proceeding.