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5 days ago
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Samskip joines DCSA+ to advance multimodal digital integration
Samskip, a global logistics company, has announced its membership in the Digital Container Shipping Association Plus (DCSA+), a collaborative platform aimed at driving the digital transformation of global logistics. This strategic move underscores Samskip's commitment to enhancing digital connectivity across its multimodal transport services, which include rail, road, sea, and inland waterways. This will enable enhanced compatibility, reduced communication holdups, and better transparency across the entire logistics network. This level of clarity is particularly crucial in multimodal logistics, where seamless integration of various transportation segments is essential and can significantly impact overall efficiency, according to the company. Samskip chief information officer Ragnar Thor Ragnarsson said: 'Joining DCSA+ gives us a seat at the heart of digital transformation in our industry. It's about building solutions that are reliable, scalable, and aligned with the real needs of our customers.' The initiative builds upon Samskip's recent collaboration with the SMDG, where the company aids in the development of data formats for electronic communication in the maritime sector. These partnerships reflect Samskip's dedication to leading innovations in both transportation and logistics operations, according to the company. Headquartered in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, Samskip operates in more than 30 countries across Europe, North and South America, Africa, Asia, and Australia, employing approximately 1,500 individuals worldwide. Samskip's transportation and logistics operations primarily concentrate on European multimodal transport, integrated logistics in the North Atlantic, worldwide temperature-controlled and ambient cargo forwarding and logistics, as well as European breakbulk and project cargo movements. "Samskip joines DCSA+ to advance multimodal digital integration" was originally created and published by Ship Technology, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Erreur lors de la récupération des données Connectez-vous pour accéder à votre portefeuille Erreur lors de la récupération des données Erreur lors de la récupération des données Erreur lors de la récupération des données Erreur lors de la récupération des données
Yahoo
17-06-2025
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IQAX becomes first to launch DCSA-compliant eBL on GSBN
Global Shipping Business Network (GSBN) has announced that IQAX has become the first solution to integrate the Digital Container Shipping Association (DCSA) electronic Bill of Lading (eBL) API schema version 3.0. The deployment, which went live on 11 June 2025, was the result of a collaborative effort between GSBN, its carrier members, and IQAX, a global digital trade technology company. The teams collaborated to ensure that the API-based data exchange complies with regulations, resulting in the successful completion of the DCSA end-to-end conformance test. The DCSA eBL API v3.0 is now available to all DCSA carrier members on the GSBN platform, facilitating streamlined integration and expediting digital transition. IQAX CEO George Guo said: 'We are happy to support our carrier customers that are DCSA members such as Hapag-Lloyd, in implementing their preferred eBL standard. IQAX eBL is designed to prioritise the operational needs of container carriers as exemplified by this implementation. 'As the only eBL solution supporting all major international standards, we aim to offer greater flexibility and choice to carriers and their customers to accelerate eBL adoption and digital trade.' This integration is a major step forward in the digitalisation of trade documentation and builds on the increasing adoption of eBL. Since 2023, GSBN has implemented multiple eBL standards, including those from BIMCO and the DCSA. GSBN's blockchain-enabled infrastructure has processed more than 550,000 eBLs across more than 100 countries. The consortium is also engaging with future data model initiatives, such as the UN/CEFACT Multimodal Transport Reference Data Model and ISO 5909, to further harmonise and scale the digitalisation of trade documents. GSBN CEO Bertrand Chen said: 'As the industry accelerates its transition to digital trade documents, it is vital that GSBN continues to support the diverse needs of all global trade stakeholders. 'With multiple standards and data models emerging across the ecosystem, there is a growing need for a universal 'data adapter', a mechanism that enables trusted data to be used for different trade scenarios, with the proper consent.' Furthermore, the consortium aims to ensure that digital trade brings inclusive benefits to all stakeholders in the trade ecosystem. This includes working with the International Chambers of Commerce's Digital Standards Initiative (ICC DSI) to enhance data harmonisation and maximise the benefits of digital trade. In 2023, IQAX partnered with COSCO Shipping Captive Insurance to showcase the capabilities of its eBL solutions. The partnership involved a four-party collaboration agreement with IQAX, COSCO Shipping Captive Insurance, COSCO Shipping Lines, and GSBN. "IQAX becomes first to launch DCSA-compliant eBL on GSBN" was originally created and published by Ship Technology, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Sign in to access your portfolio
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26-02-2025
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DOGE says it has terminated leases of these St. Louis-area federal agencies
ST. LOUIS – The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) says it has terminated leases or contracts for multiple federal agencies based in the St. Louis area. DOGE, an initiative of President Donald Trump's second term and led by Elon Musk, aims to reduce government spending and consolidate the federal workforce. According to a Wall of Receipts on DOGE's website, real estate leases or contracts for at least three federal office locations in the St. Louis area are part of ongoing cuts. These include: The Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency in St. Louis, Missouri The Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service in St. Louis, Missouri A Federal Acquisition Service office space in O'Fallon, Illinois DOGE claims that these three cuts will save $425,435; $337,219; and $239,250, respectively, or totaling more than $1 million in alleged savings from these St. Louis-area agencies. No savings expected from nearly 40% of DOGE-canceled contracts FOX 2 reached out to a spokesperson with the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency, who noted there was a lease realignment involving two field offices in the Greater St. Louis Metropolitan Area. A DCSA spokesperson offered the following statement, in part: 'Over a year ago the lessor for one of the offices informed GSA that they wouldn't renew the Government lease and that it would expire in December 2025. DCSA began market research for new space in 2024. 'Once a site is identified, DCSA will consolidate its two field offices into a single location under a new lease. Personnel from the location with the lease ending will work at the second office on an interim basis. 'Reducing the DCSA facility footprint will not only deliver cost savings related to leasing, operating, and managing our facilities, but also enhance mission effectiveness by further integrating our workforce.' DCSA says the two affected field offices currently employ around 16 people. The agency declined to disclose their specific locations due to security reasons. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now FOX 2 also reached out to a spokesperson with the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, who confirmed plans to close the St. Louis office. The spokesperson says this decision came after the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) asked the agency about ways to reduce its footprint and evaluate underutilized spaces. Further details on the closure are limited. A phone number listed online for the St. Louis field office was disconnected, and a Google listing for the field office says it is 'permanently closed.' FOX 2 also reached out to the GSA, the agency behind the Federal Acquisition Service for information about the O'Fallon, Illinois, office. Our requests for comments have not yet been returned as of this story's publication. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
