Unifeeder joins DCSA+ to advance digital standards in container shipping

Unifeeder, Europe’s largest feeder and shortsea network and part of DP World, has joined the DCSA+ partnership to advance open digital standards in container shipping. The company operates over 150 vessels and moves more than 5.5 million containers annually across Europe, Africa, and Asia.

By participating in DCSA+, Unifeeder will collaborate with carriers, terminals, and technology providers to standardize data exchange and improve operational interoperability across the maritime supply chain. The move focuses on enhancing schedule and operational data sharing between feeders and ocean carriers for more transparent and efficient coordination.

“At Unifeeder, we see digital collaboration as essential to the future of shipping. Joining DCSA+ allows us to contribute our feeder network expertise to the industry’s collective effort to standardize data exchange and improve interoperability,” said Søren Castbak, Chief Commercial Officer at Unifeeder.

Unifeeder has started adopting DCSA standards, including Track & Trace, supported by a customer-facing portal, to strengthen transparency and container visibility. Mariana Bock-Losada, Chief Growth Officer at DCSA, noted that Unifeeder’s participation brings valuable insights from the feeder and shortsea segment, supporting the goal of full interoperability across container shipping.

Since 2018, Unifeeder has been part of DP World’s Marine Services business pillar, contributing to the group’s vision for efficient, sustainable, and digitally connected logistics. DCSA+ partners gain structured support, early access to emerging standards, and opportunities to shape scalable industry-aligned digital solutions.