Samskip, a top European logistics provider, has joined the DCSA+ partnership program. This move strengthens its focus on digital innovation and industry-wide standards.
By joining DCSA+, Samskip aims to help shape the future of global logistics. The program promotes open, collaborative, and efficient digital frameworks.
Ragnar Thor Ragnarsson, Samskip’s Chief Information Officer, said, “The future of logistics depends on a shared digital language. Through DCSA+, we can influence standards that improve our multimodal operations and the wider logistics ecosystem. Better standards mean more reliable and efficient services for all.”
Samskip operates across shortsea, rail, road, and inland waterways. Its broad experience gives the company unique insight into connecting ocean carriers with inland transport. This helps reduce fragmentation and smooth data flows along complex supply chains.
DCSA+ brings together key players from ports, tech providers, shortsea operators, and forwarders. The program focuses on:
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Linking partners with proven digital standards
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Speeding up real-world adoption
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Creating new, practical solutions.
With Samskip on board, multimodal inland transport now plays a bigger role in building end-to-end digital solutions. Samskip also benefits from early access to API and messaging standards. This boosts interoperability with partners and streamlines its own operations.
The move builds on Samskip’s ongoing work with SMDG to modernize digital communication using both traditional EDIFACT formats and new APIs.
Ragnarsson added, “Through DCSA+ and SMDG, we’re committed to reliable and visible transport. It shows what we can achieve by listening, aligning, and innovating together.”
