eECD Use Case

ECD, the EFTCO Cleaning Document is a support document for every single tank cleaning in the supply chain process

Advantages of an ECD are:

• Standardized
• Unique reference numbers
• Multilingual tank cleaning codes

It supports the Responsible Care program of the chemical Industry (Cefic)

What

Digitalization of the EFTCO Cleaning Document supported by a DATA SHARING platform Nxtport

Why

• Safety
• Quality & Compliance
• Efficiency

Avoid loss of ECD, Improve data & SDS quality, allow real-time checking, tackle fraud, reduce waiting time,….

Who

• ECTA - Transport Partners
• Essenscia/Cefic - Chemical & Tank Storage Companies
• EFTCO - Tank Cleaning Stations

Product and process quality: accurate, real time product information

The eECD process ensures that accurate & real-time cleaning and product loading information is being exchanged throughout the tank cleaning, transport, and chemical companies. The digital communication process is fully traceable between all parties leading to a less error prone, more transparent, highly accurate exchange of information, which in turn helps to deliver a high quality product & service to the end customer.

Responsible Care & Safety

The aim for more safety and higher responsible care standards is a cornerstone within the strategy of each stakeholder. Misinformation due to non-transparency of product data, inconsistent safety data information or data delays, can cause dangerous situations for all stakeholders in their specific operations. This new digital eECD process allows to overcome these hurdles and guarantees a more safe & sustainable cleaning process.

Operational excellence

In the longer run, digitalization of the exchange of ECD information will mean less manual work, faster site entrance & loadings, less rework, automatic cleaning codes checks and reduced waiting times for truck drivers especially now that cleaning information can be exchanged prior truck arrival at the loading site. In addition, shortening the historical product blacklists will lead to higher asset availability, which reduces costs and increases efficiency.

• Improved Product Quality
• Reduced cross-contamination risks
• Automatic check of pre-loading restrictions and tank cleaning for bulk shipments
• Paperless - Fast Lane access
• More compliant with regulations
• Reduced effort for manual checks
• Improved reliability / customer loyalty
• Real time notifications & warnings

Chemical Companies

Transport & Logistics Companies

Cleaning Companies