Digital Container Shipping Industry Resources

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Survey: FIT Alliance reveals strong interest in eBL, pinpoints obstacles to address

17 Jan 2023

The FIT Alliance was formed in February 2022 with five founding members: BIMCO, DCSA, FIATA, ICC and SWIFT.

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GSBN: “eBL is the first step towards fully digitising shipping processes”

12 Jan 2023

The bill of lading serves a number of very important roles in container shipping.

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edoxOnline: “Interoperability will be the only way to speed up eBL adoption”

10 Jan 2023

It is important for international shipping and trade that the industry is equipped to move away from paper-based processes towards digitalisation.

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CargoX: “Once interoperability is achieved, electronic trade records will be moving through various systems for true efficiency and transparency in cross border trading”

05 Jan 2023

An electronic bill of lading (eBL) will transform information exchange in container shipping.

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Creating visibility to improve data reliability in container shipping 

21 Nov 2022

Unexpected delays ripple across the supply chain

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Digital standards—the future of container shipping

27 Oct 2022

Time for a leap forward in container shipping

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US FMC Commissioner touts DCSA standards as invaluable tool for streamlining maritime transportation

05 Aug 2022

DCSA interview: Carl Bentzel, Commissioner of the United States Federal Maritime Commission (FMC)

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DCSA and the European Shippers’ Council agree to collaborate to drive adoption of DCSA standards

03 Aug 2022

The two member organisations will work together to accelerate the digital transformation of container shipping for the benefit of shippers

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The benefits of replacing EDI with APIs in container shipping

29 Jul 2022

APIs are the modern standard for interoperable, digital data communication.

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Success story – DCSA Track & Trace Standard

27 Jul 2022

CMA CGM streamlines client onboarding and communication

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DCSA begins final phase of eBL platform interoperability proof of concept

12 Jul 2022

with Support from Ocean Carriers, ExxonMobil and eBL Platform Providers

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Paperless trade

06 Jul 2022

What the Commonwealth’s quantitative analysis tells us

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DCSA releases Just-in-Time Port Call Data Definitions 1.2 Beta

05 Jul 2022

Extending JIT standards framework to include 110 timestamps

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Harmonising digital and automation standards: a TOC Europe panel

01 Jul 2022

by Henning Schleyerbach

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DCSA releases Standards for Operational Vessel Schedules 3.0

30 Jun 2022

Beta 1 with new universal service reference coding system

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Collaborating to transform the container shipping industry

21 Jun 2022

Get an idea about how excited and committed DCSA and subject matter experts from ocean carriers are to work on standards for some of the most urgent and impactful needs in the industry.

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ICC: what the Future International Trade Alliance means for shippers

13 Jun 2022

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FIATA: what the Future International Trade Alliance means for freight forwarders

07 Jun 2022

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BIMCO: how carriers benefit from the Future International Trade Alliance

01 Jun 2022

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IATA Digital Cargo Hackathon 2022

01 Jun 2022

At DCSA we believe the spirit of collaboration and innovation that we saw at this IATA Digital Cargo Hackathon 2022 is exactly what is needed to move the container shipping industry forward to achieve its full potential.

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The Future International Trade Alliance explained

25 May 2022

Thomas Bagge, DCSA CEO

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Disruption and the case for digital standards

23 May 2022

Ongoing disruption underscores the need for digital standards

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DCSA appoints Henk Jan Gerzee Chief Product Officer to accelerate efforts to digitalise the container shipping industry

20 May 2022

Gerzee joins from Amsterdam’s world-renowned Schiphol airport, where he held the position of Chief Digital & Innovation Officer

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API vs EDI

19 Apr 2022

The top 3 reasons to make the switch to standards-based APIs: real-time data exchange, faster innovation and great customer experiences.

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DCSA Publishes Beta Releases of Standards for the Booking Process 1.0 and the Bill of Lading 2.0

05 Apr 2022

Beta releases initiate three-month period of public review and feedback for eDocumentation standards

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Future International Trade (FIT) Alliance

15 Feb 2022

DCSA, BIMCO, FIATA, ICC and SWIFT form Future International Trade Alliance and sign memorandum of understanding to standardise digitalisation of international trade

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Streamlining international trade by digitalising end-to-end documentation

01 Feb 2022

Antiquated, paper-based processes introduce complexity and delays into shipping

DCSA Quarterly Newsletter – Issue 8

23 Dec 2021

Read the eighth edition of our quarterly publication about standardisation for container shipping.

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DCSA publishes complete framework of Just-in-Time Standards for main port call activities

16 Nov 2021

Latest release of DCSA Just-in-Time Port Call Programme provides interface standards and API definitions for all 50 port call event timestamps

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DCSA’s role in the digital transformation of container shipping

15 Nov 2021

What will it take to digitally transform container shipping?

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DCSA launches Ideas Hub to invite input from industry stakeholders

11 Nov 2021

Online forum enables all stakeholders to suggest and vote on ideas for DCSA roadmap.

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DCSA releases Track & Trace Interface Standard version 2.2 with new subscription capability, enhanced security, and support for document events

26 Oct 2021

Released version 2.2 of its Track & Trace Interface Standard for customer-facing events.

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How digital standards transform customer experience

18 Oct 2021

It's currently difficult for cargo owners to get visibility of their shipments in the container supply chain due to complex processes and a lack of proactive notifications when circumstances change. DCSA's Thomas Bagge explains how digital standards will improve shipping customer experiences, as they have in other industries.

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Five predictions for the next five years of digitalisation in container shipping

28 Sep 2021

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Datasheet – DCSA standards-based T&T API

13 Sep 2021

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Datasheet – DCSA standards-based eBL API

13 Sep 2021

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Announcement

DCSA publishes release 2.1 of Track & Trace Interface standards

02 Aug 2021

Updates to key terms and attributes based on feedback carriers received while rolling out the standards to customers.

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DCSA releases just-in-time port call interface standards with API definitions

21 Jul 2021

Facilitating the implementation of DCSA just-in-time (JIT) port call standards.

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Benefits for all, challenges for all: A 360° view of shipping’s digital transformation

16 Jul 2021

DCSA Quarterly Newsletter – Issue 7

16 Jul 2021

Read the seventh edition of our quarterly publication about standardisation for container shipping.

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What are the top priorities for change?

15 Jul 2021

In this final video of our series, the panellists talk about their level of optimism for the industry’s digital transformation and identify the key things that they believe need to happen most urgently to improve its chances of success.

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Are digital standards worth the effort?

15 Jul 2021

Do the benefits of adopting digital standards outweigh the challenges for each part of the industry, and what will it take to persuade carriers, shippers and other stakeholders to get on board?

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How will digitalisation happen?

15 Jul 2021

How will container shipping go about transforming into a truly digital industry? What are the different challenges for each part of the industry?

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Does digitalisation really work?

15 Jul 2021

What can container shipping learn from other industries like banking and telecoms that have already undergone digital transformation? Can shipping make the cultural shift needed to embrace digitalisation and gain the same kind of benefits?

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Intro: Why digitalise and why now?

15 Jul 2021

Robert Taylor introduces the panellists and ask them to share what they consider to be the driving principle behind shared digital standards for container shipping. Why is digital transformation needed, and what’s the urgency to do it now?

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DCSA Launches Adopter Programme

29 Jun 2021

Programme enables stakeholders to publicly demonstrate successful adoption of DCSA standards.

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DCSA releases interface standards for the bill of lading with API definitions

21 Jun 2021

Facilitating the implementation of DCSA bill of lading (B/L) standards

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The why, how, when and what of maritime digital transformation

28 May 2021

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Digitalisation in container shipping: the five-year outlook

28 May 2021

Within five years, we’ll see improved customer experiences and the emergence of innovative new platforms built on standards and interoperability. Sustainability will also be a key driver of digitalisation.

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Timescales for digitalisation in container shipping

28 May 2021

True progress can only be achieved if all parts of the industry are willing to engage, try new things and invest in digital standards.

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Key priorities for shipping

28 May 2021

Alongside the drive for digital documentation, DCSA is focusing on making it easier for carriers to share timely, actionable and accurate data with customers.

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The case for standards in shipping

28 May 2021

Standards play a crucial role in the enablement of digitalisation and interoperability and will enable customers to enjoy the benefits of the digital revolution.

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How standardisation is bridging container shipping’s digital divide

21 May 2021

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DCSA Quarterly Newsletter – Issue 6

05 May 2021

Read the sixth edition of our quarterly publication about standardisation for container shipping.

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Track & Trace: The key benefits of the digital era

29 Apr 2021

Getting real-time visibility of where your cargo is through availability of data.

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DCSA Track & Trace Standards Adopted by Majority of Member Carriers

07 Apr 2021

Alignment of container shipping industry gains traction

DCSA Quarterly Newsletter – Issue 5

02 Mar 2021

Read the fifth edition of our quarterly publication about standardisation for container shipping.

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eBill of Lading: The key benefits of the digital era

28 Feb 2021

What is an eBill of Lading (eB/L) and why does container shipping need it? How does DCSA support eB/L adoption and how can you get started? DCSA’s Nils Nuyens has the answers in under six minutes.

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Eight need-to-know facts about DCSA

10 Jan 2021

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How visibility will make container shipping more reliable

05 Jan 2021

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DCSA Releases IoT Standards for Remote Reefer Container Monitoring on board Vessels

18 Dec 2020

Proper monitoring and handling of Reefer containers is vital to maintain the quality of perishable goods during a journey

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DCSA Publishes Standards for the Bill of Lading

08 Dec 2020

First release of DCSA’s eDocumentation initiative establishes data and process standards for bill of lading preparation and issuance

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The path to container visibility solutions in shipping

01 Dec 2020

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BIC and DCSA Collaborate to Standardise Container Facility Identification

17 Nov 2020

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DCSA Webinar: JIT Port Call

09 Nov 2020

In this webinar recording Marcel van de Pol, Program Director, provides an overview of the Just-In-Time Port call standards.

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DCSA Quarterly Newsletter – Issue 4

09 Nov 2020

The fourth edition of our quarterly publication about standardisation for container shipping.

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DCSA Publishes Standard Data Definitions to Enable Just-in-Time Port Calls

20 Oct 2020

Just-in-Time Port Call programme to facilitate vessel speed optimisation and reduce CO2 emissions

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DCSA Releases First Set of Standards for Cargo Operations

29 Sep 2020

Standards for communication of load lists and bay plans increase operational efficiency at port

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DCSA Standards for Operational Vessel Schedules (video 2 of 2)

26 Aug 2020

Program Director Niels Nuyens explains the set of documents for the standards and how they relate to each other. He also zooms into the logical data model and goes over elements related to operational vessel schedules.

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DCSA Standards for Operational Vessel Schedules (video 1 of 2)

25 Aug 2020

Program Director Niels Nuyens provides an overview of the standards, including what the standards cover, who can use them and who will benefit from these standards.

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DCSA Quarterly Newsletter – Issue 3

21 Jul 2020

The third edition of our quarterly publication about standardisation for container shipping.

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DCSA Publishes Standards for Digital Exchange of Operational Vessel Schedules

07 Jul 2020

New standards to enable automatic sharing of vessel schedule data between carriers and operational service providers

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DCSA Webinar: IoT

17 Jun 2020

Watch this webinar recording to get an overview of the DCSA IoT initiative and the first Connectivity Interface Standards for network infrastructure.

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DCSA Establishes IoT Standards for Smart Container Connectivity

02 Jun 2020

Connectivity interface standards to enable interoperable “smart container” solutions

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DCSA Takes on eBill of Lading Standardisation, Calls for Collaboration

19 May 2020

Announcement

DCSA Publishes Release 1.2 of Track & Trace Interface Standards

14 May 2020

DCSA Quarterly Newsletter – Issue 2

21 Apr 2020

The second - and anniversary - edition of our quarterly publication about standardisation for container shipping.

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Announcement

DCSA Publishes Release 1.1 of Track & Trace Open API Definitions

26 Mar 2020

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DCSA Webinar: Cyber Security

18 Mar 2020

Watch the recording of our Cyber Security webinar where we provide you with an overview of the cyber security landscape in maritime, 3 steps to protecting ships from cyber attacks, and introduce the DCSA Cyber Security Implementation Guide.

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DCSA publishes implementation guide for IMO Cyber Security Mandate

10 Mar 2020

Cyber security best practices to facilitate vessel readiness by January 2021

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DCSA Webinar: Track & Trace

23 Feb 2020

In this webinar recording Thomas Bagge explains the mission of DCSA and Henning Schleyerbach provides an overview of why we developed the Track & Trace standards.

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Announcement

DCSA releases Track and Trace Open API definitions

18 Feb 2020

Press release

DCSA establishes Track and Trace standards for the global container shipping industry

28 Jan 2020

DCSA Quarterly Newsletter – Issue 1

01 Dec 2019

The first edition of our quarterly publication about standardisation for container shipping.

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Announcement

The Industry Blueprint is here!

28 Aug 2019

We proudly present the first Container Shipping Industry Blueprint published by the DCSA. It has been dubbed ‘IBP 1.0’ and comprises recommended current state standards for the processes used in container shipping.

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Five ocean carriers joining Digital Container Shipping Association

14 May 2019

Five ocean carriers join Digital Container Shipping Association as members, in addition to A.P. Moller – Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC and ONE, with the purpose of enabling digital standardization in the container shipping industry. Henning Schleyerbach is appointed as COO of DCSA.

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Digital Container Shipping Association Established

16 Apr 2019

A.P. Moller – Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC and Ocean Network Express establish Digital Container Shipping Association (DCSA) in The Netherlands. Industry veterans form leadership team, with Thomas Bagge appointed as CEO.

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