- The DCSA has released the final version of its Commercial Schedules 1.0 standard, improving visibility and transparency in container shipping.
- This standard provides three types of schedules: Point-to-Point Routing, Port Schedules, and Vessel Schedules.
- Standardized schedule information will streamline IT processes and enhance end-user experiences.
The Digital Container Shipping Association (DCSA), a non-profit focused on standardization in container shipping, has announced the release of the final version of its Commercial Schedules 1.0 standard. This standard aims to enhance digital innovation in the shipping industry.
Three Types of Commercial Schedules
The Commercial Schedules 1.0 standard offers Beneficial Cargo Owners, Logistics Service Providers, and Solution Platforms three different types of schedules from carriers:
- Point-to-Point Routings: This provides a detailed product offering of single or multiple estimated end-to-end route options, including timings and interdependencies between transport legs.
- Port Schedules: This schedule type offers estimated arrival and departure times for all vessels at a specific port on a particular date.
- Vessel Schedules: This provides schedules for specific vessels, voyages, or locations, detailing estimated departure and arrival times at each port on the vessel’s rotation.
Enhanced Data Sharing and Multimodal Support
The updated standard includes the sharing of important estimated cut-off dates and times. Such as the earliest receipt/delivery date and the documentation cut-off date.
Additionally, it supports more detailed data for multiple transport legs, including multimodal transport, further improving logistical planning.
Improved Visibility and Transparency
The standardization of schedule information will enhance the end-user experience by improving visibility and transparency across the shipping industry.
By offering the same API across multiple providers, the standard will reduce IT implementation times and ease the maintenance burden.
Collaboration Leads to Success
Thomas Bagge, CEO of DCSA, emphasized the importance of collaboration in reaching this milestone, “We couldn’t have reached this milestone without the close collaboration of our valued members and the broader global community of shippers, governments, freight forwarders, carriers, and operational partners. Together, we continue to drive widespread recognition of the value of standardization and encourage its adoption across the maritime industry.”
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Source: DCSA
