Four shipping gaints, M S C , A.P. Moller – Maersk, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, and Ocean Network Express are currently discussing the creation of common information technology standards which
shall be openly available and free of charge for all stakeholders of the wider container shipping
industry.
“It’s in the customers’ and all stakeholders’ best interest, if container shipping companies operate with a common set of information technology standards”, says André Simha, CIO of MSC and spokesperson of the group.
“We are striving for less red tape and better transparency. The timing is right, as emerging technologies create new customer friendly opportunities. Together, we gain traction in delivering technological breakthroughs and services to our customers compared to working in our own closed silos”, he adds. A need for a neutral and non-profit association
Whilst the shipping industry already has multiple organizations and associations, the members
of the group identified a need for a neutral and non-profit body for ocean carriers that is driven
by delivering benefits for the industry and its stakeholders.
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