Digital Container Shipping Association

The Digital Container Shipping Association (DCSA) is continuing its efforts to make information sharing easier. On Tuesday the nonprofit specifically tackled ship-related information transparency with the publication of standards for the exchange of operational vessel schedules (OVS). The OVS...

The Digital Container Shipping Association (DCSA) on Tuesday published what it says are the first internet of things (IoT) connectivity interface standards for shipping containers. "This release is an important step in enabling mass deployment of smart containers and forms the foundation of a...

The Digital Container Shipping Association (DCSA) said the COVID-19 pandemic has made the need for a standardized industry e-bill of lading (eBL) greater than ever. Cargo in ports sometimes can't be gated out because paper bills of lading simply are getting stuck in a supply chain mucked up by the...