Inbound Release Platform operational after completion of start-up phase

With the end of the tolerance period, the IRP project phase will be completed and a product-oriented operation will begin. The focus will shift towards stability, optimisation and the continuous improvement of the platform. A dedicated service team will take over the daily management and will be available during office hours to answer questions and resolve any operational issues.

Currently, 64 shipping agents are connected to the platform, of which 52 are fully operational. In addition, 24 terminals are connected, of which 22 are fully live. 173 logistics service providers are also actively using IRP.

Since 1 December 2025, more than 750,000 Temporary Storage Declarations (TSDs) have been submitted via the platform. Approximately 55% of these concern transshipment volumes. The remaining 345,000 TSDs relate to import goods within the cargo types RoRo, containers and breakbulk, of which 260,000 have already been released by customs.

The successful implementation of IRP is the result of close cooperation between the port community, technology partners and customs authorities. Thanks to this collective effort, the sector was able to respond in time to the new European customs legislation and establish a stable digital platform for the handling of incoming goods.

Port of Antwerp-Bruges, NxtPort and The Way Forward thank all connected companies for their trust and constructive cooperation during the implementation of the platform.