The Digital Container Shipping Association (DCSA) has announced that DB Schenker, one of the world’s leading ocean freight forwarders, has joined its DCSA+ partnership programme, further strengthening the initiative’s efforts to accelerate digital standardisation across the maritime logistics sector.
Driving Innovation in Maritime Logistics
As global supply chains grow increasingly complex, the maritime logistics industry faces rising pressure to boost agility, operational efficiency, and sustainability. Through the DCSA+ programme, stakeholders gain access to collaborative projects, pioneering discussions, and direct influence over the creation of industry-wide digital standards.
Launched last month at TPM25, DCSA+ has already gained significant traction, with DB Schenker joining launch partners Lufthansa Industry Solutions and Vinturas in supporting widespread industry adoption.
DB Schenker’s Commitment to Digital Integration
DB Schenker Ocean Freight serves over 700,000 customers across 130 countries, offering robust and cost-effective sea transport solutions.
By joining DCSA+, the company aims to enhance operational transparency, enable faster decision-making, and strengthen customer relationships through seamless digital integration.
Lee Hambleton, SVP – Global Air and Ocean Processes & Systems, DB Schenker,said:“We are pleased to be part of DCSA’s partnership programme. This collaboration enables DB Schenker to actively participate in shaping the future digital standards, including API frameworks, that will drive enhanced efficiency and interoperability across the ocean freight industry. By aligning with stakeholders from across the industry, we look forward to advancing digital integration, operational transparency, and sustainable solutions that ultimately deliver greater value to our customers and partners worldwide.”
Strengthening the Digital Transformation Ecosystem
Mariana Bock-Losada, Chief Growth Officer, DCSA, said: “We are delighted to welcome DB Schenker to the DCSA+ partnership programme. Their extensive global reach and leadership in ocean freight logistics make them an invaluable partner as we continue to drive digital transformation and set new benchmarks for the industry. The enthusiastic response to the DCSA+ programme demonstrates the collective appetite within our industry for innovative, interoperable solutions to boost efficiency, environmental sustainability, and customer satisfaction.”
The DCSA+ programme remains open to a wide range of industry stakeholders—including cargo owners, freight forwarders, feeders, technology providers, and terminals—ensuring that future standards and solutions reflect the diverse needs of the global container shipping value chain.
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Source: DCSA
