The Digital Container Shipping Association (DCSA) announced that Contship has joined DCSA+, becoming the programme’s first terminal operator partner.
Contship, a leading integrator of containerised logistics, combines intermodal transport with port terminal operations to link global supply chains. By joining DCSA+, the company aims to help develop common digital standards that reduce fragmented data exchange and improve service reliability for customers and partners.
Operating multiple container terminals and inland hubs across the Mediterranean and Europe, Contship connects shipping lines, logistics providers, and cargo owners. The company views interoperability and data consistency as key drivers of efficiency, resilience, and transparency across supply chains.
Through DCSA+, Contship will focus on aligning terminal processes with global standards. Priority areas include vessel arrival, berth planning, container status, port call optimisation, and end-to-end container visibility. The effort aims to improve terminal efficiency, planning accuracy, and daily collaboration with shipping lines, including at La Spezia Container Terminal.
Renato Dessi, Chief Transformation & Information Officer at Contship, said: “Joining DCSA+ is a milestone for Contship. Data consistency is now essential for reliable operations. We want to shape standards that work seamlessly between terminals and shipping lines. By sharing our operational experience, we can ensure standards are practical and deliver measurable results at scale.”
Mariana Bock-Losada, Chief Growth Officer at DCSA, added: “DCSA+ opens standards development to the full container shipping ecosystem. Bringing terminal operators like Contship into the process ensures operational realities are reflected in the standards. Their perspective strengthens our work and helps accelerate adoption across the end-to-end container journey.”
