包括MSC、馬士基和(hé)CMA CGM在内的(de)九家大(dà)型航運公司簽署了(le)這(zhè)一承諾
2023-02-17 383據悉,數字集裝箱航運協會(DCSA)昨日宣布,旗下(xià)九家航運公司成員(yuán)已簽署承諾,将在未來(lái)五年内将50%的(de)原始紙質提單轉換爲數字電子提單,并全面采用(yòng)到 2030 年電子提單 (eBL)。
DCSA成員(yuán)包括MSC、馬士基、CMA CGM、Hapag-Lloyd、ONE、Evergreen、陽明(míng)、HMM和(hé)Zim。
DCSA 在其公告中表示,電子提單的(de)使用(yòng)将有助于轉變客戶體驗、提高(gāo)可(kě)持續性并加速海運代理(lǐ)的(de)數字化(huà)。
Abandoning the use of physical paper bills of lading could save customers, banks, customs/government authorities, ocean freight service providers, etc. all ocean supply chain stakeholders in direct costs of US$6.5 billion and enable global trade of US$3 billion-40 billion per year increase.
The bill of lading is one of the most important trade documents in container shipping, serving as a document of title, receipt of goods shipped, and a record of agreed terms and conditions. Ocean carriers issue about 45 million bills of lading each year, and in 2021, only 1.2% of them will be electronic.
Thomas Bagge, CEO of DCSA, said: "The digitization of international trade will bring great potential to the world economy. As the container shipping industry transitions to scale automation and completely paperless trade, this heralds the beginning of a new era of container transportation. The digitalization of bills of lading has The ability to transform international trade requires the cooperation of all stakeholders."
MSC CEO Soren Toft, who signed the pledge, said: “We are delighted that shipping companies have taken a big step towards paperless trade. Our industry needs to accelerate digitization to help shipping be safer and more efficient, and provide customers with better outcomes. Great experience. Also, achieving 100% Electronic Bill of Lading (eBL) will help us achieve our net zero emission goals."
Vincent Clerc, CEO of Maersk, said: "This is an important step in creating a digital standard for one of the most costly and troublesome components in the shipping industry. Fully digitized bills of lading can provide a more seamless customer experience throughout the supply chain, and can also be used to create digital standards. It will help reduce time and cost. The need for digitalization of chinese logistics companies is very urgent, and the whole industry needs to speed up this process.”
Olivier Nivoix, executive vice president of shipping at CMA CGM Group, said: "The goal of 100% electronic bill of lading (eBL) is an important milestone for the shipping industry and paves the way for the digitization of the entire value chain. This will help reduce delivery times and costs. , improve customer satisfaction, and achieve corporate social responsibility goals.”
Rolf Habben Jansen, CEO of Hapag-Lloyd: "Since last year, we have been offering our customers electronic bills of lading to simplify document processing for all stakeholders. Our customer feedback has been very positive. Achieving 100% electronic bills of lading by 2030 Goals are an important part of the digitization of the global supply chain and require a concerted effort from the industry."
Jeremy Nixon, Chief Executive Officer of ONE: “With the pace of digitization accelerating, it is important that the maritime shipping agencies industry continues to evolve and adapt by adopting new global standards and transaction efficiencies. ONE is delighted to be a key player in this and will Provide customers with a better service experience.”
Xie Huiquan, General Manager of Evergreen Marine: "Evergreen is committed to leveraging the advantages that the eBL system provides - efficiency, innovation, reliability and sustainability. All parties will play a key role in enabling the transition to digital trade documents, Evergreen is proud to play a part in helping to make this happen. This will bring huge benefits to container shipping and the entire supply chain and everyone who depends on international trade."
Zheng Zhenmao, chairman of Yang Ming Shipping: "The digitization of bills of lading is an inevitable trend and will undoubtedly bring benefits to the supply chain. However, this transformation requires the support of all stakeholders and liner operators."
Kim Kyung Bae, President and CEO of HMM: "It is a pleasure to join the collaborative effort on the road to digitalization of the shipping industry. The adoption of electronic bills of lading will be an important milestone in improving efficiency, reducing costs and enhancing the security of transportation services. HMM will continue to cooperate with all Industry stakeholders collaborate to drive digitization forward.”
Eli Glickman, President and CEO of ZIM: "As an innovation-driven company, we are proud to have pioneered the introduction of electronic bills of lading back in 2017. Since then, we have come a long way, serving customers in many countries Documentation has been digitized."
據了(le)解,數字集裝箱航運協會(DCSA)成立于2019年3月(yuè),是一家中立的(de)非營利組織。旨在制定通(tōng)用(yòng)的(de)數字化(huà)标準,實現集運業數字化(huà)、标準化(huà),引領行業走向系統化(huà)合作。目标是讓客戶在集裝箱市場(chǎng)體驗到更高(gāo)透明(míng)度、可(kě)靠性、用(yòng)戶友好性、安全性和(hé)更環保的(de)運輸解決方案。