21.04.05Hong Kong Terminal Operators to Introduce eRO in July

Full implementation of Electronic Release Order for Import Container Release
To enhance the competitiveness of the Port of Hong Kong and to facilitate Hong Kong to become a Smart Port for future generation, the Hong Kong Container Terminal Operators Association (HKCTOA) has announced the full implementation of Electronic Release Order (eRO) starting from July 1, 2021. Terminals will accept eRO for the release of import containers to truckers at their gatehouse in full scale.

The implementation of eRO is a digitization initiative of HKCTOA to transform the import cargo workflow to paperless. It benefits all industry stakeholders including carriers, consignees, freight forwarders and truckers.

Members of HKCTOA include Asia Container Terminals, COSCO-HIT Terminals, Goodman DP World, Hongkong International Terminals and Modern Terminals.