Digital Container Shipping Association (DCSA)

DCSA develops Just-in-Time port call system

The Digital Container Shipping Association (DCSA) has unveiled a new Just-in-Time Port Call programme to facilitate vessel speed optimisation and reduce CO2 emissions.

DCSA, a neutral and non-profit group established to further digitalise the container shipping industry, has published standard data definitions for the port call process, which is the first publication of the DCSA Just-in-Time (JIT) Port Call programme.

Nine container shipping companies are members of DCSA and they will be a...

https://container-news.com/dcsa-develops-just-in-time-port-call-system/

Linking the supply chain with common standards Part Two

Last week the link to the supply chain discussion concluded with the deliberations over semantic interoperability, the second element of that discussion was technical interoperability and that is where Part Two begins.

In addition to the semantic interoperability and considering the huge potential of the IoT data to improve the door-to-door logistic chains, there is a need to address the physical connectivity of the devices and among the different information systems.

DCSA has recently defined...

https://container-news.com/linking-the-supply-chain-with-common-standards-part-two/

Linking the supply chain with common standards, Part One

Part One looks at the background to supply chains and how common standards can benefit stakeholders using a number of transport modes, offering a digital link between the seller and buyer. Bringing standards together will provide visibility along the whole of the supply chain.

End-to-end supply chains typically involve several modes of transport and a wide range of stakeholders. The original seller, as well as the final buyer of the product have little visibility of the location and condition of...

https://container-news.com/linking-the-supply-chain-with-common-standards-part-one/

DCSA unveils first set of standards for cargo operations

The Digital Container Shipping Association (DCSA) has released Load List and Bay Plan Definitions, which puts forth standards and timelines for communication of container volumes and stowage details between VSA (vessel sharing agreement) partners, terminals and ports.

The document covers the definitions, standards and communication timelines for carriers participating in a vessel sharing agreement and is initially focused on addressing inter-regional or deep sea services where participating...

https://container-news.com/dcsa-unveils-first-set-of-standards-for-cargo-operations/

DCSA accelerates shipping digitalisation with new OVS exchange standards

Digital Container Shipping Association (DCSA), a neutral, non-profit group established to further the digitalisation of container shipping technology, has published standards for the exchange of operational vessel schedules (OVS).

DCSA, which is composed of nine shipping lines, said that the standards can be implemented by vessel operators, as well as their vessel sharing agreement (VSA) partners and operational service providers, to enable automatic sharing of schedule information.

With the new...

https://container-news.com/dcsa-accelerates-shipping-digitalisation-with-new-ovs-exchange-standards/

DCSA establishes IoT container connectivity standards

Digital Container Shipping Association (DCSA) has published IoT (Internet of Things) connectivity interface standards for shipping containers.

The non-profit group was established to further the digitalisation of container shipping technology standards, in conjunction with its nine-member carriers. The group said the standards can be implemented by vessel operators and owners as well as ports, terminals, container yards, inland logistics providers and other third parties to ensure...

https://container-news.com/dcsa-establishes-iot-container-connectivity-standards/

DCSA publishes cyber security implementation guide

The Digital Container Shipping Association (DCSA), a group established to further digitalisation of container shipping, in conjunction with its nine member carriers, published the DCSA cyber security implementation guide to facilitate vessel readiness for the IMO (International Maritime Organization) Resolution MSC.428(98) on Maritime Cyber Risk Management in Safety Management Systems.

DCSA says that it outlines practices that provide all shipping companies with a common language and a...

https://container-news.com/dcsa-publishes-cyber-security-implementation-guide/

DCSA unveils T&T data definitions

The Digital Container Shipping Association (DCSA) has released definitions for Track & Trace (T&T) application programming interfaces (APIs), in support of its Track & Trace data and interface standards published in the end of January.

DCSA says that with the release of these definitions, carriers will be able to rapidly implement DCSA standard-compliant APIs for customer-facing T&T events.

These definitions are the result of careful design considerations and best practices from multiple carriers...

https://container-news.com/dcsa-unveils-tt-data-definitions/

Major shipping association establishes T&T standards

The Digital Container Shipping Association (DCSA), a neutral, non-profit group founded by major ocean carriers to digitise and standardise the container shipping industry, published a common set of processes, as well as data and interface standards for Track and Trace (T&T) on 28 January 2020.

DCSA says that the standards can be implemented by carriers, shippers and third parties to enable cross-carrier shipment tracking. This is the first of many initiatives to be put forth by DCSA to transform...

https://container-news.com/major-shipping-association-establishes-tt-standards/

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