ICTSI partners with GSBN to drive supply chain digitalization, decarbonization

ICTSI implemented GSBN’s Cargo Release application last year at Contecon Manzanillo.

International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI), the world’s largest independent terminal operator, has joined the Global Shipping Business Network (GSBN), a neutral, not-for-profit consortium dedicated to advancing paperless, accessible and sustainable global trade. The move comes as part of GSBN’s ongoing efforts to expand its global footprint and strengthen trusted data collaboration in the shipping industry.

Since joining the network last year, ICTSI has made significant strides in digitalization with the implementation of GSBN’s Cargo Release in Contecon Manzanillo (CMSA) at the Port of Manzanillo. Deployed in just two weeks, the solution streamlines the documentation process to shorten the cargo release process. CMSA is one of the major container terminal operators in Mexico. 

Through ICTSI’s global platform approach, any of GSBN’s products can be deployed easily and efficiently across its network of 32 terminals across 19 countries.

“The integration with GSBN helps us move faster in our digitalization journey. Through our platform, we have a single global integration to enable access to GSBN’s network, as well as deploy products to serve joint customers globally,” said Brian Mark Hibbert, ICTSI vice president and chief information officer.

“ICTSI has the global capability to accelerate platform integration and data exchange by leveraging GSBN’s blockchain infrastructure, allowing customers to access and exchange transactional information in real-time, thus improving efficiency throughout the supply chain,” he added.