February 12, 2026
The German port system has recently transitioned to a new release process known as Secure Release Order (SRO). SRO is a new digital, PIN-free, mandatory process for import container releases at major German seaports: Hamburg, Bremerhaven, and Wilhelmshaven, introduced to prevent container thefts and smuggling. The rollout began on 1 October 2025, with full mandatory implementation at terminals from 3 November 2025. Instead of traditional PIN codes, the system generates a secure digital “pick-up right” that is traceable, centrally controlled and linked to specific authorized parties and container details. The SRO establishes a standardized, transparent and fully digital exemption process across German ports, enhancing control throughout the container release process.
This platform is operated by DAKOSY Datenkommunikationssystem AG (Hamburg) and dbh Logistics IT AG (Wilhelmshaven and Bremerhaven), ensuring a secure and unified release process across major German ports.
To adapt efficiently to this change, MW Group Ocean Freight Product team have completed a centralized single registration on behalf of Maurice Ward HQ on the German Ports platform. From this central registration, individual child IDs have been created for each Maurice Ward office. This setup allows every office to obtain container releases quickly and independently, using its own dedicated user account.
This centralized approach streamlines administration, ensures secure and consistent processing across all offices and delivers a clear cost advantage.
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The German port system has recently transitioned to a new release process known as Secure Release Order (SRO). SRO is a new digital, PIN-free, mandatory process for import container releases at major German seaports: Hamburg, Bremerhaven, and Wilhelmshaven, introduced to prevent container thefts and smuggling.
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