Strait of Hormuz traffic slows to a trickle amid US-Iran tensions, only five ships transit in 24 hours
LONDON: Only five ships, including one Iranian oil products tanker, have passed through the Strait of Hormuz in the past 24 hours, Friday shipping data showed, after Iran seized two container ships this week
Indian Delegation deepens engagement with BIMCO on Sustainable Ship Recycling Framework during Singapore Maritime Week 2026
SINGAPORE: In a significant step towards strengthening global maritime cooperation, the Indian delegation engaged in high-level discussions with the Baltic and International Maritime Council (BIMCO) on 21 April 2026, focusing on advancing environmentally responsible
BIMCO INDIA FORUM in Ahmedabad Sees Strong Industry Participation and Engaging Dialogue
AHMEDABAD: The BIMCO India Forum, hosted by BIMCO at the Grand Mercure Ahmedabad GIFT City, concluded on a highly interactive and insightful note, bringing together a wide spectrum of stakeholders from India’s maritime sector.
BIMCO India Forum to Convene Shipping Leaders in Ahmedabad
AHMEDABAD: BIMCO will host the BIMCO India Forum, an exclusive high-level roundtable, in Ahmedabad today at the Grand Mercure Ahmedabad GIFT City, coinciding with the India visit of its CEO & Secretary General, David
Global order book hits 17-year high amid record crude tanker contracting
LONDON: “By the end of the first quarter of 2026, the global shipping order book hit a 17-year high, reaching 191m Compensated Gross Tonnes (CGT). This is equivalent to 17% of the global fleet,
BIMCO: “Shipping needs a different kind of leader today”
LONDON : Shipping has long rewarded technical excellence. The strongest leaders were the ones who understood operations inside out, including chartering, vessels, compliance and performance. But that model is no longer enough. When we
Suez Canal return could dent global container ship demand: BIMCO
LONDON: A potential return to normal Red Sea and Suez Canal routings looms large over the container shipping market outlook, with the shift expected to have a material impact on ship demand and overall
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