Five industry associations have backed an electronic bill of lading (eBL) by declaring they will secure a commitment from stakeholders to collaborate on driving digitalisation. DCSA, BIMCO, the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA), International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunications (Swift) – collectively called the Future International… Continue reading eBL in focus: How digital standards are transforming global trade
Author: Niels Nuyens
Niels Nuyens is the Program Director at Digital Container Shipping Association (DCSA) As Head of Digital Trade, Niels is responsible for the development and adoption of digital standards for the end-to-end documentation process in container shipping, enabling digital trade. Niels works with carrier members and other industry stakeholders, e.g. banks, freight forwarders, etc., to align standards with common industry practices and promote adoption.
DCSA member carriers’ commitment to eBLs will advance trade digitalisation
Nine ocean carriers recently committed to 100% adoption of an electronic bill of lading (eBL) by 2030, with a waypoint goal of 50% adoption within five years. It is a significant step along the road to digitalisation, one that heralds a future for container trade processes that are simpler, more sustainable and more resilient.