MMNET

Global merchant container messaging network.

Definition

MMNet used by major container carriers (MSC, Maersk, CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen). Hub-and-spoke topology with central INTTRA platform. Per-message pricing or annual subscription. INTTRA acquisition by E2open May 2019 for ~$300M. Competition DCSA APIs (free, open), TradeLens (before 2023 shutdown), GT Nexus, Cargosmart, Bolero. Progressive migration to DCSA open standards.

Origin

INTTRA founded 2000 by Maersk, MSC, Hamburg Sud, CMA CGM, P&O Nedlloyd ; MMNet operational since 2002 ; acquired by E2open May 2019.

Example in context

A shipper uses MMNet INTTRA-E2open to simultaneously transmit EDIFACT IFTMBF booking requests to Maersk, MSC, CMA CGM and compare offers in 2h.

Related terms

• DCSA Booking — open standard replacement.