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
Joint industry statement from ICS, BIMCO, European Shipowners | ECSA, INTERCARGO and INTERTANKO on the latest developments in the Red Sea
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 have now been attacked in the
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 a 57% y/y drop in volumes
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. We expect the supply/demand balance to