Obligatory pre-announcement for Truck Visits

HHLA is working continually on improving the transport chain at the Port of Hamburg. One of its most important elements is the reliable pre-announcement of truck visits using the TR02 data interface. The pre-announcement of transport data helps to make truck processing at the container terminals in Hamburg more efficient and easier to plan for all those involved. The pre-announcement of transport data for containers is a mandatory requirement for truck processing.

What does the obligatory pre-announcement mean?

  • The pre-announcement of transport data for containers is a mandatory requirement for truck processing.
  • All containers must be pre-announced, although particular transports may be exempt. Read more
  • Only one pre-announcement number (PAN) per truck visit can be used.

How does pre-announcement via TR02 work?

Truck drivers and haulage companies can exchange transport data with the terminals via the TR02 data interface. As the illustration shows, a specific pre-announcement number for each truck visit will ultimately be allocated, which the driver must have ready upon arrival at the terminal.

Information is available here about the exact procedure for pre-announcement with TR02

What are the advantages of pre-announcement?

  • Early clarification of the order situation
  • Container truckers receive reliable status updates on whether transport is executable
  • Status information is updated automatically 
  • Avoids empty runs caused by an unclear order situation
  • Less input required in the manual pre-check (MPC)
  • Direct passage to the check gate for inbound delivery of standard containers and for outbound as well in the future
  • Faster clearance at the terminal and in the pre-check (MPC)
  • Better parking situation at the container terminals 

Further information