Send the SMS to ECT SMS number: (+31) 06 42500510.
The SMS-services are public services, but depending on your registration and authorisation you may see more or less information. Also depending on your authorisation you can send release orders to ECT.
ECT provides also the service Alerts Object Status . With this service you can configure alerts on events (e.g. alert on arrival) of a object with a specific object name, object operator or voyage number by SMS or e-mail. This service can only be obtained if you are registered.
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SMS Object Status
Get the current status of your object (deepsea, shortsea, barge, feeder or rail) at the terminals of ECT in Rotterdam by sending a SMS to ECT (SMS nr: (+31) 06 42500510) with the following structure:
OS [space] [part of objectname]
ECT will send you a SMS back with information about the object status. If you are authorized for Object Status Extra you will see extra information.
Example:
User SMS: OS EUROPA
ECT SMS: P&O Nedlloyd Europa Expected DDE ETA=16Feb 08:37 ETD=17Feb 19:00
Also, a direct request to an ECT Terminal is possible with OSHT (ECT Home), OSDDN (ECT DDN) or OSEMX (ECT EMX) as follows:
OSHT [space] [part of objectname]
OSDBF [space] [part of objectname]
OSDDN [space] [part of objectname]
OSDDE [space] [part of objectname]
OSDDW [space] [part of objectname]
OSEMX [space] [part of objectname]
SMS Container Status
Get the current status of your container at the terminals of ECT in Rotterdam by sending a SMS to ECT (SMS nr: (+31) 06 42500510) with the following structure:
CS [space] [prefix][number]
ECT will send you a SMS back with information about the container status. If you are authorized for Container Status Extra you will see extra information.
Example:
User SMS: CS ABCU1234567
ECT SMS: ABCU1234567 Present and available at Delta