DCSA launches DCSA+ partnership programme

DCSA+ said in a statement, it “will provide industry leaders with a structured programme for organisations across sectors to ensure the industry moves forward in a co-ordinated and efficient manner”. 

DCSA+ extends participation to a wider group across the container shipping value chain, including cargo owners, feeders, freight forwarders, technology providers and terminals.

The association explains that by joining DCSA+, partners will gain direct access to the tools, insights and collaborative opportunities that will empower them to tackle industrywide challenges, accelerate their implementation of standards with expert guidance from DCSA’s team, and contribute to the development of future digital standards.

The programme is built around three key service offerings: Connect – partners will build meaningful industry relationships through engagement in exclusive strategic roundtables focused on major industry challenges and trends, and participation in Collaborathons – innovation-driven events bringing stakeholders together to solve shared challenges and access to other exclusive networking opportunities and industry insights.

The second service offering is Accelerate – unlocking efficiency and drive adoption. Partners will receive direct implementation support from DCSA experts, leverage a digital implementation portal, featuring step-by-step playbooks, best practices and integration guides, and benefit from personalised implementation clinics and live training sessions.

Finally, the third is Contribute – partners will have the opportunity to influence the future of digital shipping through participation in early-stage testing of new standards; have access to exclusive previews of upcoming DCSA roadmap developments, and provide input during the Alpha and Beta phases of new standardisation initiatives.

DCSA chief growth officer Mariana Bock-Losada said, “The launch of DCSA+ is an exciting next step in our mission to digitally transform the container shipping industry. This programme is about more than just accelerating the adoption of digital standards ─ it’s about making them work for the entire industry. By expanding engagement beyond ocean carriers, we are enabling a more diverse group of stakeholders across the value chain to actively participate in shaping and implementing digital standards, complementing the important work carried out by our members over the past few years.  

“This approach ensures digital solutions are practical, scalable and aligned with the evolving needs of the industry. The enthusiasm we have seen so far proves the industry is ready to embrace this change together. We look forward to welcoming partners and continuing this vital work together.”