IT executives from A.P. Moller – Maersk, CMA
CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC 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.
CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC 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.
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.
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
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.
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.
“That is why we
will also welcome new members with open arms to join the association”, Simha
concludes.
will also welcome new members with open arms to join the association”, Simha
concludes.
The association has no intent of developing or
operating any digital platform, but aims to ensure interoperability through
standardization. Similarly, the association will not discuss any commercial or
operational matters.
operating any digital platform, but aims to ensure interoperability through
standardization. Similarly, the association will not discuss any commercial or
operational matters.
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Fact box:
Participants of discussions
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A.P. Moller – Maersk: Adam Banks, Chief Technology & Information Officer
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CMA CGM: Madhana Kumar, Vice President, Transformation, Data & Digital
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Hapag-Lloyd: Martin Gnass, Managing Director Information Technology
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MSC Group: André Simha, Chief Information Officer
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Ocean Network Express: Noriaki Yamaga, Managing Director, Corporate & Innovation |
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Fact box: About
the plans
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To establish a neutral and non-profit association
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Purpose is to pave the way for digitalization and standardization in the industry
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All ocean carriers are invited to join the association once it is established
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A.P. Moller – Maersk, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC and ONE intend to become members
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Operating as from early 2019 (Subject to any applicable regulatory requirements)
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The association will comply with all legal and regulatory requirements |
