LLOYD’S Register (LR) has joined the Digital Container Shipping Association’s DCSA+ partnership programme to accelerate digitisation of the shipping industry.
The move will see LR become part of a global community of carriers, shippers, terminals, forwarders and technology providers working together to align the industry behind open digital standards.
LR global container ship segment director, Nick Gross, said the company aimed to make data more accessible and reliable for stakeholders in the containership value chain.
“Joining the DCSA positions us at the forefront of digital transformation within the containership segment,” he said.
“Our focus is on developing digital solutions to provide greater operational efficiency, which are dependable and scalable.”
DCSA+ provides a structured platform for collaboration, enabling partners to connect with peers and contribute directly to the development of practical, scalable digital solutions for the container shipping ecosystem.
DCSA chief growth officer, Mariana Bock-Losada, said LR was a valuable addition with deep technical and operational expertise.
“Their involvement reinforces our joint ambition to accelerate the adoption of digital standards across container shipping and to build a more connected, efficient, and sustainable industry,” she said.
LR will initially engage in the development of the Operational Vessel Schedules standard, an initiative focused on improving visibility and coordination across the vessel schedule value chain.
OneOcean head of market management and insights, Jeremy Daoust, said the company had a long history of connecting the shipping industry through a digital ecosystem.
“Our solutions cover navigation, compliance, ESG and decision support for more than 30,000 vessels, serving over 1 million seafarers,” he said.
“We look forward to working closely with the DCSA, to share our expertise, and help maritime leaders run safer, smarter, more sustainable operations across the value chain.”