UNECE (United Nations Economic Commission for Europe)

CIG collaborate to promote safety and security in shipping

In further evidence of how the maritime sector is working in unison to find solutions to long standing problems four industry associations and insurers TT Club are collaborating to produce simplified guidance for packing containers.

The Container Owners Association (COA), Global Shippers Forum (GSF), the International Cargo Handling Co-ordination Association, (ICHCA) International, insurers TT Club and the World Shipping Council representing vessel owners and operators, who together form the...

https://container-news.com/cig-collaborate-to-promote-safety-and-security-in-shipping/

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/