Digital Container Shipping Association (DCSA)

We’ve been reflecting on the incredible reception we had earlier this week following #TPM25 in Long Beach, where we had the opportunity to celebrate the milestone launch of DCSA+ and look ahead to a bright future for our industry. It was an honor to have the Port of Los Angeles as our co-host, and we extend our gratitude to our event sponsors BlueCargo, The Maritime Professor® , and Wabtec Corporation for their invaluable support. We were also delighted to host stakeholders from across the shipping and supply chain community, including our first DCSA+ partners, Lufthansa Industry Solutions and Vinturas. The event provided a fantastic platform to connect with industry leaders, exchange insights, and explore ways to collaborate in driving innovation and accelerating digital standards across the sector. A big thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to making this event a success! We are excited to continue strengthening our network and working together to shape the future of digital shipping—building a more seamless, resilient, and efficient supply chain. Discover why your organisation should join DCSA+ and help drive change across the supply chain here: http://bit.ly/3QPfiaE #DCSA #Digitalisation #Standardisation #SupplyChain #Partnership

Advance Manifest Filing: Know the term, avoid the trouble. In global shipping, what you don’t know can cost you. Advance Manifest Filing is a crucial compliance step for ocean carriers and Non-Vessel Operating Common Carriers (NVOCCs) — required before cargo even leaves the port of loading. Why? To help customs authorities assess threats, mitigate risks, and ensure safe cargo movement across borders. From denied boarding to blacklisted exporters, the consequences of non-compliance are real. 📦 If you're in digital logistics, freight forwarding, or container shipping — this one’s for you. 🔁 Swipe through the visual below to learn about Advance Manifest Filing. #SupplyChainCompliance #OceanShipping #DigitalLogistics #GlobalTrade #ShippingStandards #DCSA 

Welcome to the April edition of the DCSA newsletter. Explore how interoperability supports full-scale eBL adoption, see how our Track & Trace standard is now live at the Port of Rotterdam, and check out our new Booking and Bill of Lading Adoption Guide.

We’re proud to announce that DCSA’s Track & Trace (T&T) Standard is now ready for use in the Port of Rotterdam – a major step forward in enhancing container tracking and visibility at one of the world’s busiest ports.     This achievement is the result of close collaboration between Ministerie van Infrastructuur en Waterstaat, Portbase (Rotterdam’s Port Community System), and Digital Container Shipping Association (DCSA), as part of the Netherlands’ Digital Infrastructure Logistics (DIL) Programme.     Already supporting over 180 million monthly tracking events, our T&T standard covers 75% of global container shipping volume. This announcement further confirms its status as the de facto T&T standard for the global container shipping ecosystem.     We look forward to deepening our partnerships across the Netherlands and beyond – advancing the widespread adoption of digital standards across the global supply chain.     Read the full announcement here via the link in comments ⬇️     #DCSA #PortofRotterdam #DigitalStandards #SupplyChain #Logistics #TrackAndTrace #Collaboration 

DCSA has just released a comprehensive Adoption Guide to help you implement the Booking and Bill of Lading standards — a major step toward real digital interoperability in container shipping. Whether you're just starting out or looking to scale your implementation, this guide is designed to help you:  ✔ Navigate the standards with clarity  ✔ Align internal teams and systems  ✔ Accelerate adoption with practical steps 🔍 The implementation roadmap covers:  1️⃣ Understand the standards and their impact  2️⃣ Plan your approach and engage stakeholders  3️⃣ Implement the data models and APIs  4️⃣ Scale across partners and platforms Get the guidance you need to drive digital change across your operations — and contribute to a more connected, efficient, and standardised industry. 🔗 Access the guide now — link in comments below ⬇️ #DCSA #BillOfLading #BookingStandards #Interoperability #ContainerShipping 

At DCSA, we're turning digital transformation into a shared reality—through standards that are open, implementation-ready, and built for the entire container shipping ecosystem.    Here's a quick overview of the standards we've already published – designed to support end-to-end digitalisation across the shipment, equipment, and vessel journeys: 📍 Track and Trace  📝 Booking  📄 Bill of Lading (incl. Sea Waybills)  📊 Commercial Events (Reefer & IoT)  ⏱️ Just in Time (JIT) Port Call  🧱 Load List & Bay Plan  📆 Commercial Schedules  🛳️ Operational Vessel Schedules These standards were created with specific industry needs in mind. Whether you're:  - A Feeder or Small Carrier looking to scale your digital services - A Terminal aiming to optimize port operations  - A Technology Solution Provider building integrated platforms  - A Freight Forwarder needing visibility and streamlined flows  - Or a Cargo Owner seeking efficiency and reliability 🔗 Explore all standards via the link in the comments ⬇️ #ContainerShipping #DigitalStandards #LogisticsInnovation #Maritime #SupplyChain #DCSA

NEW WHITEPAPER | From Silos to Seamless: Interoperability’s Role in Full-Scale eBL Adoption We're proud to share our latest whitepaper, developed by DCSA and produced in collaboration with the S&P Global Journal of Commerce , with input from key industry partners. This paper explores how interoperability is the missing link to unlocking widespread adoption of electronic Bills of Lading (eBLs) — and why 2025 is a pivotal year to act. 📌 Inside you'll find:  • The potential of eBLs to unlock trade growth and cost savings  • Why platform interoperability is critical for scale  • The role of banks and financial institutions in driving adoption  • How industry standards are accelerating momentum 🙏 A big thank you to our contributors:  Lenzing Group Hellmann Worldwide Logistics MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company Commerzbank AG AMERICAN COTTON SHIPPERS ASSOCIATION  Louis Dreyfus Company Co    Download the white paper via the link in comments ⬇️

📈 𝐞𝐁𝐋 𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 According to the Future International Trade (FIT) Alliance’s 2024 eBL survey, 49% of respondents now use electronic Bills of Lading (eBLs) — either exclusively or alongside paper BLs. That’s a near 50% rise from 2022, signaling a strong shift toward digital trade enablement. Who’s leading the way? ➡️ Solution providers (44%) and ship agents (33%) top the list for eBL-only use ➡️ Terminals (77%) and seaports (100%) show the highest overall adoption ➡️ Carriers and charterers/shippers (both at 74%) are clearly embracing the shift But financial institutions are still catching up — just 21% of banks currently support eBLs, pointing to the need for regulatory clarity and cross-sector collaboration. 👉 Explore the full report: https://lnkd.in/dpzxDuCn 𝘕𝘰𝘵𝘦: 𝘐𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘣𝘢𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘍𝘐𝘛 𝘈𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 2024 𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘷𝘦𝘺 𝘰𝘧 279 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘱𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘢𝘤𝘳𝘰𝘴𝘴 37 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴, 𝘴𝘱𝘢𝘯𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘣𝘢𝘯𝘬𝘴, 𝘧𝘳𝘦𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴, 𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘳𝘴, 𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘴, 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘨𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘴, 𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦.

DCSA at Tank Container Digitilisation and Efficiency Meeting by ITCO in Antwerp on April 10th We’re proud to share that Kshitij Parashar, Standard Owner for Track & Trace, Reefer, and IoT at DCSA, will be speaking at ITCO International Tank Container Organisation 📍 Session 2: Digitalisation, and the Potential Impact for the Tank Container Industry   🕛 Time: 10:45 CEST  Kshitij will present “Digitalisation of the Container Ecosystem: The Power of Collaboration and Partnership in the Ecosystem, Enabled by Standards.” He’ll explore how industry-wide collaboration—powered by digital standards—can drive transformation across the container shipping ecosystem.   👋 He will also be available before and after the session—feel free to connect with him to learn more about DCSA and our latest offering DCSA+ partnership programme!    #ICTO2024 #TankContainers #DigitalStandards #IoT #DCSA #Digitalisation #SupplyChainInnovation 

In a recent interview by The Loadstar, our CEO Thomas Bagge underscores the urgent need for widespread adoption of digital standards and IoT-enabled containers in the shipping industry. While our members—MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company, Hapag-Lloyd AG, and A.P. Moller - Maersk—have made significant strides in enabling smarter, more connected containers, many parts of the industry are still catching up. Thomas points out that tracking your container is no longer a “nice to have”—it's essential. This move toward IoT adoption sets a clear industry standard, bringing much-needed transparency and efficiency to global trade. Read the full interview via the link in comments ⬇️ 💬 Already read it? We’d love to hear your thoughts—drop a comment below and share your take on the future of container visibility. #DCSA #SmartContainers #IoT #DigitalShipping #SupplyChainInnovation #ContainerVisibility