MSC joined Freight Logistics Optimization Works (FLOW), the new initiative led by the US Department of Transportation to improve information-sharing between key stakeholders, reports Safety4sea.
First time information on cargo
A new platform developed by Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) delivers for the first time information on cargo transported by individual vessels, the companies that own the cargo and the greenhouse gas emissions associated with global maritime trade.
FLOW is an information sharing initiative to pilot key freight information exchange between parts of the goods movement supply chain. It includes eighteen initial participants that represent diverse perspectives across the supply chain, including private businesses, trucking, warehousing, and logistics companies, ports, and more, with the hope and expectation to include more partners going forward.
These key stakeholders will work together with the Administration to develop an information exchange to ease supply chain congestion, speed up the movement of goods, and ultimately cut costs for Americans.
“We are pleased to join and support the FLOW initiative led by the US Department of Transportation as we strongly believe that a common and interoperable digital infrastructure throughout the container shipping industry is a critical step to make supply chains more efficient, secure and resilient,” stated André Simha, Chief Digital & Information Officer at MSC, adding that this initiative will strengthen the foundation for the seamless, end-to-end exchange of information we all need to keep global trade moving today.
Cross-industry partnerships
In addition, MSC is trying to building cross-industry partnerships taking advantage of digitalization opportunities. Examples of the company’s recent collaborations include the Future International Trade (FIT) alliance, TradeLens, Smart Maritime Network and the Digital Container Shipping Association (DCSA), of which MSC’s André Simha is Chairman.
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Source: Safety4sea
