{"id":15814,"date":"2026-06-12T13:36:31","date_gmt":"2026-06-12T13:36:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/softpak.lnclt.be\/softpak-secure-logistics-een-geintegreerd-proces-voor-toegang-en-lading\/"},"modified":"2026-08-26T14:50:00","modified_gmt":"2026-08-26T12:50:00","slug":"softpak-secure-logistics-een-geintegreerd-proces-voor-toegang-en-lading","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/softpak.lnclt.be\/en\/softpak-secure-logistics-een-geintegreerd-proces-voor-toegang-en-lading\/","title":{"rendered":"Softpak & Secure Logistics: integrated access control for terminals"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t19.05.2026 \u2013 Who actually drives onto your terminal? And is everything that driver claims true? For over 25 years, Softpak and Secure Logistics have been working together to provide the answer. In this article, Aniel Badri and Frank de Krou explain how their integrated approach makes day-to-day operations safer and smoother. \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Al ruim 25 jaar werken Softpak en Secure Logistics samen aan veilige toegang tot terminals en warehouses. Van biometrische identiteitsverificatie en realtime certificaatcontrole tot slimme koppelingen met terminal- en warehouse managementsystemen. Wat op de werkvloer vanzelfsprekend lijkt, is het resultaat van een samenwerking die zich continu heeft ontwikkeld. Aniel Badri, Managing Director van Softpak, en Frank de Krou, Head of Commercial Affairs bij Secure Logistics, vertellen hoe die samenwerking achter de schermen het verschil maakt in de dagelijkse operatie. <\/strong><\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Two specialisms that complement each other. When everything is running smoothly, you hardly notice it: drivers drive onto the site and loads are collected. Behind this seamless flow lies a tightly organised system. \u2018We focus on everything that happens within the terminal and warehouses,\u2019 says Aniel Badri. \u2018But we don\u2019t want to deal with all the administrative and safety aspects relating to the drivers. For that, we work with Secure Logistics. That\u2019s exactly what they specialise in.<\/em>\u2019<\/p>

Frank de Krou acknowledges this mutual reinforcement. \u2018That interaction begins as soon as a driver checks in. The moment someone arrives at the gate, our systems exchange information in real time. This means we know straight away that their identity, authorisation and qualifications are correct. Once approved, the logistics process continues. It has become so routine that nobody even thinks about it anymore<\/em>.\u2019<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Check at the gate<\/h2>

The CargoCard gives drivers access to the site, either via fingerprint or facial recognition. Their identity is verified and the validity of their credentials is checked in real time, including certificates such as the VCA (Safety, Health and Environment Checklist for Contractors). \u2018We started with the CargoCard specifically for drivers,\u2019 explains De Krou. \u2018that was the basis. The system has since expanded considerably, now including checks on gate instructions, ADR certificates, driving licences and access via QR codes<\/em>.\u2019<\/span><\/p>

Due to the various legal and regulatory requirements and the different roles on site, additional solutions have been developed. For example, the PortKey is used by customs officers, inspectors and rowers, amongst others, whilst maintenance engineers and external parties use the Digital Safety Passport. This ensures that each target group is granted access based on their role and authorisations, without causing any delays to operations. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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An integrated process<\/h2>

Integration with ProTerm, Softpak\u2019s terminal operating system, ensures that access control and terminal logistics form a single, integrated system. A driver who checks in is immediately linked to the correct reference number and the corresponding load. Anyone who has not been pre-registered is simply not allowed in. For warehouses, the integration with ProStore offers new possibilities. <\/p>

\u2018Think of a valuable consignment that needs to be collected<\/em>,\u2019 says Badri. \u2018The consignment owner wants to be absolutely sure who is transporting their goods. By carrying out identity checks at the outset, you create a reliable and transparent logistics process.<\/em>\u2019 This upfront identity check is now also possible for occasional and rotating drivers. De Krou explains: \u2018With the OneTime XS solution, even drivers who visit a warehouse just once or occasionally can be granted controlled access, without the need for a subscription. Verification takes place via a QR code that is valid for just 60 seconds, linked to a prior identity check.<\/em>\u2019 <\/p>

De Krou adds: \u2018In Antwerp and Vlissingen, we are seeing cargo theft become a growing problem. At the same time, this is increasingly shifting towards the hinterland and smaller ports. If you make it more difficult for unauthorised people to access the collection process, you make the entire supply chain safer. That is exactly what this approach does.<\/em>\u2019<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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From manual to digital<\/h2>

The close collaboration between Secure Logistics and Softpak creates a single, integrated ecosystem. Experience shows that the transition does not often have to be that complicated. Secure Logistics assesses the customer\u2019s situation by asking specific questions about arrival, route planning and documentation, and feeds this information back to Softpak. <\/p>

\u2018The connections are already in place, the interfaces are already in place<\/em>,\u2019 says Badri. \u2018The only adjustments involve the necessary equipment on site. Beyond that, it\u2019s purely a matter of implementation, not a development project<\/em>.\u2019 De Krou: \u2018Customers often have no idea how quickly it can be done. It\u2019s a pleasant surprise every single time.<\/em>\u2019<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Short lines of communication, long-term partnership<\/h2>

Badri is clear about what keeps the partnership going strong after all these years. \u2018We adapt quickly and know exactly where to find one another. Communication is direct, and if something new comes up, we tackle it together straight away.<\/em>\u2019<\/p>

Softpak and Secure Logistics now operate at various terminals and warehouses in the Netherlands and Belgium. These two companies have been working together for over twenty-five years and are far from finished. De Krou concludes: \u2018Together, we\u2019ve already made great strides in efficiency and safety, but we\u2019re not there yet. That\u2019s precisely why we\u2019re constantly developing our services, so that we can continue to provide optimal support and take the pressure off our clients in these areas.<\/em>\u2019 <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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