DCSA-BOOKING-DETAIL

DCSA standardised container booking API.

Definition

DCSA Booking v3.0 (published 2024) covers: Booking Request, Booking Confirmation, Booking Amendment, Booking Cancellation. Synergy with Reefer Booking (refrigerated containers) and OOG (Out Of Gauge). Aligned with DCSA Track and Trace v3, Bill of Lading. Reduces shipper-carrier integration cost by replacing proprietary INTTRA, GT Nexus, Cargosmart. Endorsed by 9 DCSA carrier members.

Origin

DCSA Booking v1.0 published 2021 ; v2.0 published 2023 ; v3.0 published 2024.

Example in context

A DSV forwarder creates a booking via DCSA v3 API to Hapag-Lloyd for 20 HAM-SIN containers ; auto-format confirmation receipt within 2h.

Related terms

• DCSA Booking — general concept.