Chinese shipyards’ market share drops from 72% to 52% amid USTR concerns : BIMCO
LONDON : “In the first half of 2025, China’s share of newbuilding contracting fell to 52% from 72% in the previous six months. Growing concerns over USTR port
Joint industry statement from ICS, BIMCO, European Shipowners | ECSA, INTERCARGO and INTERTANKO on t
LONDON : Joint industry statement from ICS, BIMCO, European Shipowners | ECSA, INTERCARGO and INTERTANKO on the latest developments in the Red Sea: “In recent days, two ships
US grain shipments jump 9% despite Chinese tariffs : BIMCO
LONDON : “During the first half of 2025, US seaborne grain shipments increased 9% y/y, driven by stronger maize exports. While an increase in import tariffs led to
Container Shipping: BIMCO forecasts Stable demand outlook despite US trade policies
LONDON : “We forecast a stable demand outlook for the container shipping sector in line with our previous report despite the uncertainties introduced by new US trade policies.
Global freight ships set defensive plans for Israel-Iran conflict, Strait of Hormuz risks
NEW JERSEY: Commercial traffic including critical global oil trade continues to flow through the Strait of Hormuz after Israel’s attack on Iran, but maritime shipping experts say there
Maritime agency warns shipping industry over rising Middle East tensions
LONDON : Increased tensions in the Middle East may lead to an escalation in military activity that could impact shipping in critical waterways, Britain’s maritime agency said. Much
BIMCO to develop standard clause addressing uncertainties regarding Chinese-related vessels calling
LONDON : BIMCO, the world’s largest shipping association, has initiated the development of a standard industry clause with the aim to address contractual uncertainties arising from the United
Shipowners and recyclers ask Basel COP for removal of obstacles to safer ship recycling
LONDON : BIMCO has drafted a paper to submit to the Conference of the Parties to the Basel Convention (BC COP-17), asking for more clarity and for obstacles
BIMCO: Dry Bulk Market to Take a Hit from China’s 34% Tariffs on US Goods
LONDON : BIMCO expects to take a hit from China’s response to the US earlier slap of new tariffs. Chief Shipping Analyst, Niels Rasmussen, on the 34% tariffs
Class societies collaborate to standardise emissions data fields at IMO
LONDON : The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has confirmed the expansion of the data reference model within the IMO Compendium on Facilitation and Electronic Business (IMO Compendium) following