This transition is part of a broader modernization of ECT’s security infrastructure and aligns with our ambition to optimize both security and operational flow. Facial recognition is fast, contactless, and reliable, contributing to a future-proof access process.

The rollout of the new FROC equipment starts on Monday 8 September at the ECT Euromax terminal, where the first device will be installed in one of the security-in lanes (lane 8, to the right). The other three lanes at ECT Euromax terminal will follow thereafter. The ECT Delta terminal will be equipped with the same FROC technology soon after.

What does this mean for CargoCard users?

To maintain access to the terminals after the implementation of the new system, all drivers must have facial recognition registered on their CargoCard. Without a CargoCard equipped with facial recognition, access to the terminals will eventually no longer be possible. The finger vein technology will be fully phased out in due course.

Important next steps:

• If facial recognition has not yet been registered on your CargoCard, drivers must update their CargoCard with facial recognition as soon as possible.
• This can be done at Secure Logistics, the issuer of the CargoCard. Their office is located at Hormuzstraat 50, 3199 KW Rotterdam (Maasvlakte), at Maasvlakte Plaza.
• Please note that there will be a transition period during which both biometric systems may temporarily operate side-by-side, but facial recognition will ultimately become the standard.

On the homepage, www.ect.nl, a dossier is published titled “Facial Recognition via CargoCard”, containing up-to-date information in multiple languages, including Frequently Asked Questions.

We count on everyone’s cooperation during this transition and will keep you informed of any further developments.