AP Moller-Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd are among a group of companies establishing a container shipping association to create industry-wide digitisation, standardisation and boost interoperability in the sector. IT chiefs from the two firms, plus others from MSC, Ocean Network Express and CMA CGM, have discussed setting up common information technology standards, which will then be made available, free of charge, to the wider industry. Andre Simha, the CIO at MSC and spokesman of the association, said the group would strive for "less red tape and better transparency". 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. The Association is also working on an initiative with the European Commission that aims to make it easier for businesses to share data across borders.
AP Moller-Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd are among a group of companies establishing a container shipping association to create industry-wide digitisation, standardisation and boost interoperability in the sector. IT chiefs from the two firms, plus others from MSC, Ocean Network Express and CMA CGM, have discussed setting up common information technology standards, which will then be made available, free of charge, to the wider industry. Andre Simha, the CIO at MSC and spokesman of the association, said the group would strive for "less red tape and better transparency". The Association is also working on an initiative with the European Commission that aims to make it easier for businesses to share data across borders.