Digital Container Shipping Association (DCSA) has, in conjunction with its nine member carriers, published data and process standards for the submission of shipping instructions and issuance of the bill of lading (B/L).

As explained, DCSA B/L standards are aligned with the United Nations Centre for Trade Facilitation and Electronic Business (UN/CEFACT) multimodal transport reference data model to ensure a global industry framework that accelerates digitalisation through a unified industry effort.