HMM has completed three industry pilots implementing the Digital Container Shipping Association’s (DCSA) Booking and Bill of Lading standards, working with Genesis, Samsung SDS and HelloContainer to test API-based data exchanges in live environments.
The pilots aimed to demonstrate how the use of standards can improve data accuracy, visibility, and operational efficiency while reducing manual processes and bespoke system integrations.
Each project was supported by DCSA through onboarding and technical facilitation.
“The DCSA Conformance system proved valuable in verifying that carrier-developed APIs functioned correctly,” said John Kim, Senior Manager of Digital at HMM.
“From this, HMM recognised that collaboration beyond conformance was essential. Conducting pilots between parties that had passed the conformance test became a practical way to advance toward a standardised digital environment.”
“Three pilots were successfully completed, offering real-world experience and a solid foundation for future implementation. HMM, Samsung SDS and HelloContainer are now applying these outcomes as they prepare for production.”
HelloContainer, which has already implemented DCSA’s Track & Trace standard, plans to go live with the Booking and Bill of Lading standards by the end of 2025.
