BIMCO to develop standard clause addressing Chinese port fees
LONDON: BIMCO has initiated the development of a clause specifically addressing the new fees introduced on 14 October 2025 for US-related ships calling at ports in China. The
WISTA International and BIMCO sign MoU to strengthen collaboration for a sustainable maritime future
LONDON: The Women’s International Shipping & Trading Association (WISTA International) and BIMCO, the global trade association whose members represent 64% of the world’s tonnage, have signed a Memorandum
35% of ships subject to additional fees due to tariffs: BIMCO
LONDON: In last week’s “Shipping Number of the Week” from BIMCO, Chief Shipping Analyst, Niels Rasmussen, looks at the possible effect of fees from the Office of the
IBIA and BIMCO launch Follow-Up Survey on Bunker Licensing and Mass Flow Metering Adoption
IBIA – The International Bunker Industry Association, with support from BIMCO, has announced the launch of a follow-up survey designed to assess the impact of bunker licensing schemes (BL)
Container Shipping: Demand bolstered by trade lanes not bound for the US
COPENHAGEN: “On the strength of demand in trade lanes not bound for the US, we have increased our ship demand growth forecast for 2025 to 4.5-5.5% while maintaining
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