Track & Trace standard

Carriers, shippers and other global trade stakeholders need timely and accurate information about the movement of cargo for supply chains to run smoothly. Unfortunately, current methods for generating and communicating operational data are antiquated, manual, unaligned and unpredictable. As a result,  data is often exchanged inconsistently, with delays or not at all, making it labour intensive to get good and consistent flow of data for key milestones like Load/ Discharge, Gate in/ out information, Transshipment, Pick up/ Drop off to name a few. This lack of visibility in container tracking creates unexpected delays that can hinder effective decision making, which decreases supply chain reliability and resilience, diminishes the customer experience and disrupts business performance.  

To combat these challenges, we need access to better container tracking processes. DCSA Track & Trace (T&T) standards establish a technological foundation for continuous visibility into container whereabouts and operational events along the end-to-end container journey. Using interoperable data models, standardised data definitions and APIs, DCSA T&T standards enable the seamless, real-time exchange of digital shipping data between all stakeholders regardless of platform. By providing a standardised infrastructure for data collection and transmission, DCSA standards deliver the transparency necessary to optimise decision making and improve exception handling, ultimately creating a more reliable and resilient supply chain.