DCSA's new standard will unify container location and temperature data, with general access starting in the second half of 2027.
DCSA's new standard will integrate the location and temperature data of containers into a common structure. General access will begin in the second half of 2027.
The Digital Container Shipping Association (DCSA) has expanded the Track & Trace standard to include data from connected and refrigerated containers.
According to a report published on Splash247 on October 5, version 3.0.0 enables the sharing of information regarding the status of containers, as well as the shipping and transportation stages.
Location, temperature, and alarms in the same system
The IoT records in the update cover location, crossing designated geographical boundaries, and door status. Refrigerated container records include temperature measurements, target temperature changes, energy status, and alarms.
New regulations have also been introduced for corrections, retracted notifications, and changes in shipping documents. Data can be transferred between carriers and technology platforms using common definitions.
Current users will transition to the new version
DCSA has informed that organizations using version 2.2.0 must transition. The new version changes both the shared information and the method of transfer.
The standard will initially be available to DCSA members and DCSA+ partners. General access will begin in the second half of 2027.
Companies are upgrading container equipment
Viachain, part of Orbcomm, joined DCSA+ in March to develop common data standards for dry cargo and refrigerated containers.
As of June, approximately 30% of Maersk's refrigerated container fleet had been equipped with next-generation 4G/5G compatible IoT devices.
The new standard will transfer the data from these devices to the systems of carriers, terminals, cargo owners, and transport organizers in a common structure.
Source: SeaNews Türkiye
