Standardizing Global Container Data — Harder Than You Might Think
About This Video
Why is standardizing container data so hard? Akshay Dodeja, CEO of Terminal49, explains:
"DCSA provides a great framework for standardization, but standards are only as good as people following them. There’s no consensus across shipping lines, terminals, and vessels—even for basic things like what 'Los Angeles' means."
Matt Turner, Head of Data, adds, "Globally, there’s no unified system like U.S. zip codes. Shipping lines use UN location codes, but even those vary. For instance, is Shanghai CNSHA, CNSHG, or CNSGH? It depends who you ask."
At Terminal49, we tackle these inconsistencies to give you accurate and unified data. Watch the full video to learn how!
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