Lufthansa Industry Solutions (LHIND) is one of the first partners to join the Digital Container Shipping Association's (DCSA) new DCSA+ Program. The goal of this partnership is to drive the adoption of digital standards in the global shipping industry and improve the efficiency, interoperability and resilience of the maritime ecosystem. In this way, the partners aim to optimize operational processes and support robust supply chain management.
Partnership to establish digital standards for the maritime industry
Lufthansa Industry Solutions Becomes DCSA+ Partner
LHIND's Innovation and Expertise
LHIND brings extensive practical experience from working with shipping companies and implementing DCSA standards. The optimization of IT systems, the integration of new technologies and the use of real-time data analysis are key aspects to improve the efficiency of process control.
LHIND's expertise from the aviation industry in the implementation of IATA standards should ensure that best practices can be successfully transferred to shipping. The introduction of digital solutions will increase efficiency and support the sustainable growth strategy. The partnership should not only increase efficiency, but also create a sustainable culture of innovation. The ongoing exchange of expertise between the partners will help bring new solutions to market faster and drive international standardization.
Shared benefits for the shipping industry
The collaboration between DCSA and LHIND will focus on the practical design of global standards. LHIND supports the development and implementation of specific solutions tailored to the individual needs of customers. Specifically, LHIND supports the implementation, further development and global roll-out of DCSA standards.
“With our proven track record in implementing solutions and standards for shipping companies and our expertise in digitalizing the airline industry, we are perfectly positioned to drive innovation in global logistics,” explains Raid Kokaly, Head of Logistics and Director of Shipping at Lufthansa Industry Solutions. “By joining the DCSA+ Partner Program, we want to deliver on our commitment to Shipping 4.0, strengthen collaboration, join forces and accelerate the transition to a digitalized, transparent and efficient supply chain,” Kokaly concluded.
Commenting on LHIND joining DCSA+, Mariana Bock-Losada, Chief Growth Officer, DCSA, said: “The launch of our DCSA+ Partnership Program is an exciting next step in our mission to digitally transform the container shipping industry. We are proud that LHIND is among our first partners. With LHIND participating in shaping and implementing digital standards, we can complement the important work carried out by our ocean carrier members over the past few years.”
Lufthansa Industry Solutions is a service provider for IT consulting and system integration. This Lufthansa subsidiary helps its clients with the digital transformation of their companies. Its customer base includes companies both within and outside the Lufthansa Group, as well as more than 300 companies in various lines of business. The company is based in Norderstedt and employs more than 2,600 members of staff at several branch offices in Germany, Albania, Switzerland and the USA.