Contship strengthens digital transformation with DCSA+  

The Group is the first terminal operator to join the partnership program to accelerate the adoption of digital standards across the entire containerized transport ecosystem.

Contship announces its entry into DCSA+, the partnership programme by DCSA (Digital Container Shipping Association) to accelerate the adoption of digital standards across container shipping. DCSA is a non-profit organization that leads the digital transformation of container shipping through open standards and cross-industry collaboration. DCSA+ thus extends the collaborative approach outlined by the association beyond ocean carriers to include non-carrier stakeholders such as terminal operators, technology providers, shippers, freight forwarders, and feeders operators.  

By joining the project, Contship will contribute to the development of shared digital standards aimed at reducing fragmentation in data exchange and enabling more reliable services, ultimately improving supply chain transparency and efficiency. The Group will focus on aligning terminal processes with globally recognized standards, with particular attention to vessel arrival, berth planning, container status, port call optimization, and end-to-end visibility across the entire container journey. This will support grater terminal efficiency, improved planning accuracy, and stronger day-to-day collaboration with shipping lines.  

“As an operator of multiple container terminals and inland hubs across the Mediterranean and Europe, we sit as the interface between shipping companies, logistics service providers, and cargo owners. Joining DCSA+ marks an important milestone in our digital transformation journey, with a clear focus on operational efficiency. Data consistency is a fundamental prerequisite for ensuring reliable operations, and we want to contribute to the definition of standards that effectively integrate and upgrade terminal activities with those of our customers and partners. Starting with the information that supports port calls and planning, we will leverage our experience to ensure practical standards that can be implemented and produce measurable results on a large scale” said Renato Dessì, Chief Transformation & Technology Officer at Contship.  

“DCSA+ aims to develop standards for the entire container transport ecosystem. With the entry of terminal operators such as Contship into the process, we ensure that these entities also become key players, contributing their operational and practical perspective, raising the quality of standards, and accelerating their adoption throughout the entire container journey” added Mariana Bock-Losada, Chief Growth Officer at DCSA. 

By joining DCSA+, Contship strengthens its strategic role in the national logistics system and in particular in the Mediterranean, promoting the competitiveness and digital interoperability of global supply chains.  

ABOUT THE PARTNER

DCSA+ is a partnership programme designed to accelerate the adoption of digital standards across the container shipping ecosystem. It extends DCSA’s collaborative approach beyond ocean carriers to include technology providers, cargo owners, forwarders, feeders, and terminals. Through DCSA+, partners gain structured access to implementation support, early insight into emerging standards, and direct opportunities to shape digital solutions that are scalable, practical, and industry-aligned. The programme is built around three pillars: Connect, Accelerate, and Contribute.  

The Digital Container Shipping Association (DCSA) is a neutral, non-profit organisation founded by 10 of the world’s largest ocean carriers. As the collective voice for digital transformation of container shipping DCSA works to align the industry behind open digital standards that improve interoperability, unlock data-driven insights, enhance customer experience, and drive sustainability. Through shared frameworks and cross-industry collaboration, we aim to enable a transparent, secure, and seamless global supply chain.