Digital Container Shipping Association (DCSA)

Our Program Lead for Banks, Chris Sunderman, recently spoke with Brian Canup from Trade Finance Global (TFG) about the transformative impact digitalisation and standardisation are having on the trade finance and container shipping industries. During the interview, Chris discussed DCSA’s efforts to improve operational efficiency and sustainability through digital advancements such as the electronic bill of lading (eBL) – highlighting that eBL uptake has reached nearly 5% in 2024 so far. Chris also emphasised the link between the adoption of standards and operational efficiency. “We are gradually seeing developments in freight visibility, with an increasing number of shippers adopting our common Track and Trace (T&T) API standard. In September 2023, for instance, less than 100 million APIs were called but this grew to 137 million in March this year – marking a roughly 40% increase.” It’s clear that technological advancement is playing an important role in driving digitalisation and will help to increase the pace of change. We look forward to continued collaboration with our members and other industry stakeholders as we build on this progress. Read the full article here: bit.ly/3WG1YrT #ContainerShipping #SupplyChain #Innovation #tradefinance #100percenteBL

We're on a mission to revolutionise global trade with 100% electronic Bill of Lading (eBL) adoption by 2030!  Physically couriering Bills of Lading (B/Ls) is inefficient, costly and prone to fraud. At DCSA, we work closely with solution providers on technical and legal interoperability to ensure that eBLs can be easily adopted across platforms and stakeholders. Our commitment to digital transformation in container shipping is a pledge to support a more efficient and resilient future.  Learn more about our journey and how you can be part of this transformation: bit.ly/3WWWlqF #GlobalTrade #DigitalTransformation #ShippingInnovation #SupplyChain #Efficiency

We're moving towards a fully automated documentation process to enhance efficiency and build resilience.   Collaborating with leading shipping lines and stakeholders, we’re improving the efficiency of shipment documentation and operations. This year, we’ve seen growth in the adoption of the electronic Bill of Lading (eBL). The future of the container shipping industry looks promising, and we expect to see growth in the frictionless sharing of digitalised shipping data. Together, we can reshape the industry and set new standards for productivity and sustainability. Join us in paving the way to seamless, paperless trade operations: bit.ly/3WWWlqF #DigitalTransformation #GlobalTrade #SupplyChain #Shipping

At DCSA, we’re committed to driving digital transformation in global trade. Our focus is on creating seamless, interoperable standards that boost productivity, increase sustainability and mitigate supply chain disruption.   These standards are developed in collaboration with ten of the largest container shipping companies and other industry leaders who validate, align and agree on them.  Join us in creating a digital future for container shipping.   Learn more here: bit.ly/3ywIcqq #DigitalTransformation #GlobalTrade #SupplyChain #Sustainability #DCSA

It has been a busy summer here at DCSA! Our newsletter provides a recap of our key highlights: 🚢 In June, we brought together over 100 experts for DCSA Week 2024 , which focused on collaboration, innovation, and setting standards for smarter, more sustainable shipping. 🧑✈️ Last month, our experts Chris Sunderman and Kshitij Parashar joined Lena Göthberg on the Shipping Podcast to discuss the digital transformation in container shipping. ⚓️ Part of the DCSA leadership team visited our members in South Korea, China, and Taiwan, noting significant progress in the adoption of industry standards. We are encouraged by our members’ collaborative efforts and look forward to continued progress in transforming the container shipping industry. Read our latest newsletter here. #ContainerShipping #ShippingIndustry #Digitalisation #SustainableShipping

Voyage is a term that we often use across container shipping and the wider supply chain ecosystem – but what does it really mean?  Explore our glossary page for industry definitions tailored to professionals and stakeholders. We aim to offer standardised definitions that foster a common understanding across the container shipping ecosystem. Learn more here: bit.ly/3yfMNgO #Logistics #SupplyChain #Shipping #Maritime #Efficiency #ShippingGlossary 

Our CEO, Thomas Bagge, recently sat down with Eric Johnson from JOC.com to discuss the significant progress made with digital standard adoption during the first half of 2024. In the interview, Thomas highlighted that DCSA's ocean carrier members adopted twice as many standards in Q1 2024 as they had in the previous five years combined. Thomas explained how this momentum carried into Q2. “We saw more individual standards adopted in May alone than in the prior four years. It is really taking off. We’re getting to a place of critical mass.” As we progress through the second half of 2024, it's clear that this year has been a turning point for digital adoption. We look forward to continuing to collaborate with members and other industry players to drive standardisation across the maritime supply chain. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gD9arvuU #ContainerShipping #MaritimeIndustry #Logistics #SupplyChain #Innovation

Great to see bulk shipping pushing ahead with the adoption of eBills and providing some real-world results. This was achieved using existing solutions - you don’t need to wait - start using eBills now! Congratulations to Vale, BHP, Rio Tinto and Anglo American for working together with stakeholders to make this great achievement happen. Future International Trade (FIT) Alliance BIMCO Digital Container Shipping Association (DCSA) FIATA International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations Swift

Meet Dick Dekkers, DCSA’s Digital Identity Lead! Dick joined our team in June 2023 to lead the transformation of digital identity standards, which are crucial for global interactions.  An expert in developing methods to verify company data, Dick supports the team on identity verification, authentication, identifiers, and access management. His work in the digital identity realm is key to establishing trust and ensuring security for our customers. With 15 years of experience in the digital identity sector, Dick has shaped products and standards that have been adopted by governments and regulated industries globally. Early last year, he began working independently to ensure he remains truly neutral in his work and committed to his vision for the future.  Outside of work, Dick recently took up padel and is enjoying adding a new skill to his repertoire! We are excited to continue our work with Dick as we navigate a digital future for the container shipping industry. #DCSA #DigitalIdentity #Innovation #TeamHighlight 

At DCSA, we are committed to driving digital transformation in container shipping through collaboration with our members.     As we delve deeper into our mission, we want to understand how we can best support the industry's digital evolution by considering the opinions and experiences of our community.     What do you think is the greatest advantage of adopting Operational Vessel Schedule (OVS) standards in shipping operations?    #ContainerShipping #SupplyChain #MaritimeIndustry