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Companies plan to establish container shipping association

Nov. 16, 2018
See why five container shipping companies intend to form a new association.

Five container shipping companies intend to create an association with the purpose of paving the way for digitalization, standardization and interoperability in the container shipping industry.

Information technology executives from Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), A P Moller–Maersk, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd and Ocean Network Express are discussing the creation of common information technology standards that shall be openly available and free of charge for all stakeholders of the wider container shipping industry.

“It’s in the customers’ and all stakeholders’ best interest, if container shipping companies operate with a common set of information technology standards,” said André Simha, chief information officer of MSC and spokesperson of the group.

“We are striving for less red tape and better transparency. The timing is right, as emerging technologies create new customer friendly opportunities. Together, we gain traction in delivering technological breakthroughs and services to our customers compared to working in our own closed silos,” he said.

While the shipping industry already has multiple organizations and associations, the members of the group identified a need for a neutral and non-profit body for ocean carriers that is driven by delivering benefits for the industry and its stakeholders.

“That is why we will also welcome new members with open arms to join the association,” said Simha.

The association has no intention of developing or operating any digital platform, but aims to ensure interoperability through standardization. Similarly, the association will not discuss any commercial or operational matters.

All ocean carriers are invited to join the association once it is established. The association will comply with all legal and regulatory requirements.

For more information, email [email protected].

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