BIMCO adopts FuelEU Maritime and ETS clauses for the sale and purchase of ships
LONDON: The Documentary Committee of BIMCO has adopted a FuelEU Maritime Clause and an ETS Clause for incorporation into Memoranda of Agreements (MoAs) for the sale and purchase of ships. The FuelEU Maritime Regulation
Bulker newbuilding contracting drops 54% to five-year low : BIMCO
LONDON: “Between January and November 2025, the capacity of bulker newbuilding contracting has fallen 54% y/y to 25m DWT, reaching its lowest level since 2020. Consequently, the dry bulk orderbook is now 4% smaller
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 Chinese Ministry of Transport announced on
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 of Understanding (MoU) to formalise collaboration
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 United States Trade Representative (USTR) targeting
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) and Mass Flow Meter (MFM) technology
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 it at 2.5-3.5% for 2026. We
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 fees on Chinese ships in US
