Digital Container Shipping Association (DCSA) announced that DB Schenker, one of the world’s major ocean freight forwarders, has joined its DCSA+ partnership programme.
Through DCSA+, partners gain access to pioneering discussions, collaborative projects, and direct influence in setting digital standards. The programme empowers stakeholders across the industry to share best practices, leverage collective expertise, and adopt innovations to address critical industry challenges.
Launched last month at TPM25, the programme has gained momentum with DB Schenker joining launch partners Lufthansa Industry Solutions and Vinturas.
DB Schenker Ocean Freight delivers sea transport solutions to over 700,000 customers across 130 countries. By joining DCSA+, the German logistics company expects to strengthen customer relationships and deliver seamless integration, contributing to greater operational transparency and faster decision-making capabilities.
Commenting on the partnership, Lee Hambleton, SVP – Global Air and Ocean Processes & Systems, DB Schenker, said: “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.”
DCSA said its new programme is open to a broad spectrum of stakeholders across the container shipping value chain, including cargo owners, freight forwarders, feeders, technology providers, and terminals. By engaging a diverse group of participants, the programme aims to develop digital standards and solutions that effectively address a wide range of industry challenges.
