BICS Release Notes

This release notes contain a concise description of the new features, improvements, and resolved issues in recent versions of BICS.

Version

Version 6.1.3 (2024-07-15)

  • Fix added for processing reference data.

Version 6.1.2 (2024-06-11)

  • Long location names are now displayed correctly.
  • Display error caused by automatic translation fixed.
  • Improved handling of commas and periods in various input fields.
  • Voyage files with a future end date can no longer be prematurely terminated (cancellation remains possible).
  • Recently selected locations are now correctly remembered.

Version 6.1.1 (2024-04-17)

  • Various fatal errors resolved.
  • Entering an incorrect year when creating a trip now results in an error message.
  • Button for container matrix is now visible by default.
  • Upgrade process from v5.6.8 made more robust.
  • BICS now shows an error message when used in unsupported Internet Explorer browser.
  • Application behavior with escape key improved.
  • Maritime signal determination according to IMDG enabled.
  • Container matrix keyboard navigation improved.

Version 6.1.0 (2024-03-01)

Voyage: General points

  • Layout and formatting of trip creation and trip overview screens modernized.
  • Loading large numbers of trips is now faster.
  • User is more clearly notified of forgotten input fields.
  • Arrival time and date are no longer pre-filled to improve information clarity.
  • Display of Signal Determination screen improved.

Voyage: Locations

  • Locations such as departure, destination, and intermediate stop can now be selected per country.
  • Locks and bridges can no longer be selected as departure or destination.
  • Terminal names are now included with locations.

Voyage: Miscellaneous

  • Maritime convoy type 1602 is now allowed.
  • Reference language dropdown added to trip creation screen.
  • Goods transport type is now taken from the hull.
  • Special transports can now be specified.

Hulls

  • Fuel type and registration date fields are now left empty by default.

Installer & First-use Wizard

  • Acceptance process for all conditions improved.
  • BICS installer includes better explanatory texts.
  • Informative messages added for steps during installation that may take a long time.
  • When BICS is opened for the first time, the First Use Wizard is displayed to help configure the application easily.
  • Reference data is now included by default in the installer, allowing faster usability after installation.

Miscellaneous

  • Function added to easily back up and restore the hull list and address book.
  • Help for entering VAT numbers has been added.
  • RIS index reference data is no longer processed, resulting in a faster application.
  • Redundant EDI Mailbox input field removed from address book.
  • Menu improvements implemented.
  • Textual improvements made.
  • Auto logout time increased to one week.
  • Application language can now be changed without restarting.
  • Sender address processing improved.
  • Keyboard navigation optimized.
  • Various additional fixes and improvements.

Version 5.6.8 (2022-02-08)

This version is no longer supported.

  • Performance improvement for NLRDMS update from version 5.6.3.

Version 5.6.3 (2021-11-04)

This version is no longer supported.

Upgrading from this version to version 6.1.0 or higher is not possible. First upgrade to version 5.6.8.

  • LimitedQuantity support for ERINOT 1.3 EDIFACT and XML added.
  • Correction of ERINOT 1.3 EDIFACT filling for gross container weight.
  • Conversion correction for gross weight of container.
  • Export of gross container weight to BICSXML.
  • Forcing full update of NLRDMS added.

Version 5.6.0 (2021-06-28)

This version is no longer supported.

Upgrading from this version to version 6.1.0 or higher is not possible. First upgrade to version 5.6.8.

  • Support for ERINOT 1.3 format added.
  • FTP import support removed.
  • BICSXML 1.0 import/export format removed.
  • BERMAN (visit) messages support removed.
  • Favorite URLs feature removed.
  • Restrictions on connection quality removed.
  • Problem when retrieving hull list via RDS API resolved.

Version 5.5.0 (2020-09-25)

This version is no longer supported.

Upgrading from this version to version 6.1.0 or higher is not possible. First upgrade to version 5.6.8.

  • Support for macOS 10.15 added.
  • Support for 32-bit OS removed.
  • Web service (SOAP) message exchange added.
  • Signal determination reason added to signal determination.
  • Signal determination for various types of seagoing vessels corrected.
  • Ship number types ERN and OFS removed.
  • Consistency check for using container number added.
  • BICS message number generation adjusted.
  • ETD of registered trips can now be changed.
  • “Empty from” indication now also possible for non-hazardous goods.
  • Draft depth is no longer pre-filled for new trips.
  • Textual improvements.