NxtPort

What NxtPort does

NxtPort BV is a Belgian digital port infrastructure company operating from Antwerp as the concessionaire for Certified Pick up under the Port of Antwerp-Bruges Police Regulations. Founded in 2016 and operating with 11-50 employees, the company builds API-first platforms that replace legacy PIN-code-based container release workflows with a secure, audited digital transfer of Release Rights across shipping agents, terminal operators, transport operators, release parties and customs. Its product portfolio comprises Certified Pick up (CPu) for container release, Inbound Release Platform (IRP) for customs clearance in Belgian ports, Bulkchain for breakbulk cargo digitalisation, and ECLIC for port logistics processes. The technology stack runs on Microsoft Azure Tier 4 data centres in West Europe, is ISO 27001/27002 certified, and exposes REST APIs with OAuth2 authentication, webhook notifications, and mandatory UAT testing before production access. NxtPort monetises through recurring platform/API access fees, distributes primarily via its Port of Antwerp-Bruges partnership and direct enterprise onboarding, and is the subject of an agreed integration with RX/SeaPort under shared shareholders including the Port of Antwerp-Bruges, APZI and West Flanders Development Agency.

Name

NxtPort

Legal name

NxtPort BV

Website

https://nxtport.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

NxtPort is a Belgian digital port infrastructure company that builds API-first platforms for the Port of Antwerp-Bruges, including Certified Pick up for container release, Inbound Release Platform for customs clearance, and Bulkchain and ECLIC for cargo digitalisation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Antwerpen

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations

Revenue model

1. Platform API Access: NxtPort provides API-based platforms for the port logistics ecosystem. The company appears to generate revenue through platform subscription and API usage fees for its Certified Pick up and Inbound Release Platform services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

NxtPort is a data utility platform that builds digital port infrastructure for the Port of Antwerp-Bruges. The company develops and operates API-based platforms — Certified Pick up, Inbound Release Platform, Bulkchain, and ECLIC — that enable secure exchange of container release data, customs clearance information, and breakbulk cargo data among shipping agents, terminal operators, transport operators, release parties, and Belgian customs authorities. Its primary value is replacing legacy PIN-code-based container release with a secure, audited, multi-stakeholder digital Release Right transfer workflow.

Product overview

NxtPort is a digital port infrastructure company developing platforms for the Port of Antwerp-Bruges. The company operates a multi-product portfolio consisting of Certified Pick up (CPu), a digital platform for container release and release right management; Inbound Release Platform (IRP), a customs clearance system for Belgian ports; Bulkchain for breakbulk cargo digitization; and ECLIC for port logistics. These products work together to create a connected and efficient supply chain through secure data exchange, real-time status tracking (green lights), and integration with customs authorities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Certified Pick up: A digital platform for container release in Port of Antwerp-Bruges. The system ensures safe, transparent and efficient container transport.
• Inbound Release Platform
• Bulkchain
• ECLIC

Products and services

• Certified Pick up (CPu) Digital platform for container release at the Port of Antwerp-Bruges, ensuring safe, transparent and efficient container transport by managing the secure transfer of release rights from shipping agents through the logistics chain to entitled transporters via APIs and a Green Light System.
• Inbound Release Platform (IRP) Digital system for import handling in Belgian ports that ensures compliant, transparent and efficient goods clearance for all cargo types by facilitating communication between supply chain actors and Belgian customs authorities (AAD&A).
• Bulkchain Platform that supports the digitization of the outbound flow for breakbulk cargo through the Port of Antwerp-Bruges.
• ECLIC Digital platform for port logistics processes documented within the NxtPort documentation center.

Quantifiable outcome

• Replaced manual PIN code distribution with secure digital Release Right transfers
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and infrastructure.

• Port of Antwerp-BrugescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2025NxtPort builds digital platforms for the Port of Antwerp-Bruges as a concessionaire. The partnership provides unique background to deliver key functionality supporting digital transformation for port logistics processes. Port authority provides business community access and regulatory mandate requiring stakeholders to join CPu Solution.
• RX/SeaPortcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2025Shareholders of RX/SeaPort, Port of Antwerp-Bruges, APZI and West Flanders Development Agency have agreed on principles of cooperation regarding integration of digital platforms RX/SeaPort and NxtPort. This integration aims to create a more connected and efficient supply chain in the Port of Antwerp-Bruges.
• APZIminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2025APZI (Association of Port Users) is a shareholder involved in the integration of RX/SeaPort and NxtPort digital platforms.
• West Flanders Development AgencyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2025West Flanders Development Agency (EWVA) is a shareholder involved in the integration of RX/SeaPort and NxtPort digital platforms.
• Microsoft AzureinfrastructureTechnology or IntegrationNxtPort platform runs on Microsoft Azure Cloud platform with Tier 4 data centers in West Europe. Microsoft cloud services are audited against SOC 1 (SSAE18, ISAE 3402) and SOC 2 (AT Section 101) standards. Platform deploys redundant services across geographically separate data centers for business continuity.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• IQAX: IATA-affiliated blockchain-enabled platform for shipping document and container logistics interoperability. Adjacent comparator as a digital infrastructure layer sitting between carriers, terminals, and shippers.
• Portchain: Copenhagen-based container terminal optimization platform focused on berth planning and call optimization. Comparable as a digital tool addressing port/terminal operational efficiency, though narrower in scope than NxtPort's release platform.
• BuyCo: Container booking and document platform for shippers offering API-based workflows with carriers. Comparable as an API-first B2B platform digitizing ocean container logistics between shippers and carriers.

Broad incumbents

• WiseTech Global: Australian-headquartered global logistics execution platform (CargoWise) covering freight forwarding, customs, warehousing, and visibility. Comparable for customs and cross-border logistics digitization, though much broader and globally scaled.
• Descartes Systems Group: Global logistics technology provider with customs filing, port community systems, and trade compliance software. Comparable for customs clearance workflows and global port community system deployments.
• FourKites: Supply chain visibility platform extending into ocean shipments and yard operations. Adjacent comparator for digital visibility into container movements and turnaround across shipping nodes.

Direct peers

• INTTRA (E2open): Ocean container shipping network, now part of E2open, offering EDI/API connectivity, booking, and visibility between carriers and shippers. Comparable on container release, document exchange, and multi-stakeholder port-side orchestration.
• Portbase: Dutch port community system serving the ports of Rotterdam and Amsterdam, providing API-driven data exchange, container release, customs, and stakeholder integrations. Closest direct comparator given its mandate-driven PCS model in another major European port.
• CargoSmart: Container shipping logistics platform serving global ocean carriers and BCOs with schedule, booking, document, and shipment visibility solutions. Directly comparable as an API-first digital intermediary in container release and document workflows.
• RX/SeaPort: Belgian maritime platform connecting shipping agents, terminal operators, forwarders, customs, and other port stakeholders. Recently announced integration with NxtPort and overlaps on container release and port community workflows.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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