DCSA+ welcomes VIACHAIN™, an ORBCOMM® company, to drive IoT interoperability in container shipping
3 Min read | March 17, 2026
AMSTERDAM, 17/03/2026The Digital Container Shipping Association (DCSA) announces that VIACHAIN™, an ORBCOMM® company, has joined DCSA+, the association’s partnership programme, to support the accelerated adoption of interoperable digital standards across the global container ecosystem.VIACHAIN™ is a global technology leader specialising in IoT-enabled supply chain intelligence solutions. The company joins DCSA+ as part of its commitment to advancing industry-wide standardisation and eliminating fragmented data practices that continue to challenge container logistics. By aligning more closely with globally accepted digital communication standards, VIACHAIN™ aims to help carriers, terminals, depots and shippers scale trusted, interoperable intelligence solutions.Container logistics has long faced inconsistent handover processes, disputed asset conditions, and communication gaps across supply chain nodes. VIACHAIN™ views standardisation not as a competitive differentiator, but as a shared industry foundation necessary to unlock meaningful digital transformation. Through DCSA+, the company will contribute to the development and implementation of shared API and data exchange frameworks designed to enable seamless, end-to-end data flows across stakeholders.A key focus area for VIACHAIN™ will be ecosystem-wide interoperability, particularly integration with shipping lines, leasing companies and the Bureau of International Containers master data. Drawing on decades of IoT expertise and its work digitising Maritime ISO containers for major shipping lines, VIACHAIN™ will initially collaborate on standardising interoperability for IoT data exchange across both dry and reefer containers. This effort supports enhanced operational efficiency and strengthens end-to-end supply chain visibility across global trade lanes.Christian Allred, Chief Commercial Officer at ORBCOMM®, commented: "Joining DCSA+ reflects our belief that meaningful supply chain visibility depends on shared standards, not fragmented approaches. Standardized data exchange is also the foundation for actionable intelligence. Our focus is enabling carriers, shippers, and terminals to turn real-time container intelligence into better decisions that reduce cost, prevent loss, and improve asset utilization. A single, globally accepted digital communication standard benefits every stakeholder in the container ecosystem, and DCSA+ is the body best positioned to make that a reality. By contributing our IoT expertise alongside DCSA members, we aim to eliminate blind spots and deliver intelligence that moves with assets wherever they go."Mariana Bock-Losada, Chief Growth Officer at DCSA, adds: “DCSA+ was created to bring leading technology providers into our standards development and implementation efforts. By welcoming VIACHAIN™, we strengthen our collective expertise in IoT-enabled container visibility and data interoperability. This collaboration helps ensure our standards support practical, scalable integration of real-time container data, accelerating adoption and delivering measurable operational impact across the industry.”DCSA+ extends DCSA’s collaborative approach to standards development to include carriers, technology providers, cargo owners, forwarders, feeders, and terminals. Partners gain structured access to implementation support, early insight into emerging standards, and opportunities to shape solutions that are scalable and industry aligned.DCSA Media contactMarketing Team [email protected]About VIACHAIN™, an ORBCOMM® companyVIACHAIN, an ORBCOMM company, is a global leader in IoT solutions that deliver enhanced sustainability, cargo safety and operational reliability for logistics providers, trucking fleets and the world’s largest shipping lines. Our pioneering technology transforms intermodal containers and trailers into smart assets to optimize efficiency and reduce risk. Providing real-time visibility and insights into location, condition, safety and route performance, our solutions enable fast reactions to disruptions. With more than 2 million connected assets, VIACHAIN is where IoT powers smart supply chains.About DCSA+DCSA+ is a partnership programme designed to accelerate the adoption of digital standards across the container shipping ecosystem. It extends DCSA’s collaborative approach beyond ocean carriers to include technology providers, cargo owners, forwarders, feeders, and terminals. Through DCSA+, partners gain structured access to implementation support, early insight into emerging standards, and direct opportunities to shape digital solutions that are scalable, practical, and industry-aligned. The programme is built around three pillars: Connect, Accelerate, and Contribute.About DCSAThe Digital Container Shipping Association (DCSA) is a neutral, non-profit organisation founded by 10 of the world’s largest ocean carriers. As the collective voice for digital transformation of container shipping DCSA works to align the industry behind open digital standards that improve interoperability, unlock data-driven insights, enhance customer experience, and drive sustainability. Through shared frameworks and cross-industry collaboration, we aim to enable a transparent, secure, and seamless global supply chain.