The scope of the Interface Standard for the Bill of Lading is summarised in the table below.
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Actors | The Interface Standard describes all exchanges of information between any two parties. For the Bill of Lading process the most relevant parties are:
Many other parties may be involved in the exchange of information regarding shipments, such as financial institutions, customs and tax authorities. These actors are out of scope of this publication. |
Scope | The Interface Standard addresses the following types of cargo:
The following types of documents are encompassed in the standard:
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Document types |
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Modules | The entire Bill of Lading life cycle, which includes:
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This standard is supported by a range of supplementary DCSA publications. The supporting publications are listed in the table below.
Publication | Overview |
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DCSA Bill of Lading 3.0 Data overview | This document contains a complete list of the data attributes that are relevant input for the use cases defined in the Interface Standard for Bill of Lading 3.0.0, including a stipulation as to whether the properties are mandatory, conditional mandatory, or optional per use case. |
DCSA Information Model 2024.Q3 | This document has been created to organise and catalogue the information being generated or consumed in connection with the processes described in the DCSA Industry Blueprint. The Information Model is also used as a collective term to describe all products that model data. It includes a diagrammatic representation of selected data entities and their relationships with one another. |
This document explains international container shipping terminology used within the industry, fostering communication and promoting standardisation among stakeholders. The Shipping Glossary is published on the DCSA website in the context of the DCSA Industry Blueprint. | |
This document consists of a compilation of business processes that are considered critical for industry digitalisation and standardisation efforts, and that are not considered commercially sensitive or of competitive advantage. It offers an interactive way to understand the container shipping industry by providing industry-approved processes and data definitions. Additionally, it visually demonstrates the domains where DCSA's standards are applied. |