The Promise of the DCSA Track and Trace API
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The team explains the ideal scenario for logistics: a single standardized API across all carriers—Maersk, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, and others—allowing seamless integration without worrying about different formats, timestamps, or event structures. Using the analogy of universal plugs and sockets, he questions whether the industry has reached this level of standardization.
Matt highlights the progress made by the DCSA track and trace API, noting its thoughtful design and growing adoption among carriers. While not all carriers have implemented it, this standard is a step toward simplifying integration and improving interoperability in the shipping industry.