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BIMCO Documentary Committee adopts new clauses and sets 2026 priorities
The BIMCO Documentary Committee (DC) convened online on 11 December 2025 and the meeting focused on adopting and reviewing various contracts and clauses....
BIMCO issues Chinese Special Port Fee Clause for Time Charter Parties
On 10 October 2025, the Ministry of Transportation of the People’s Republic of China issued Announcement No. 54 [2025], introducing a Special Port...
BIMCO adopts clause to address uncertainties on USTR port fees
Credit: Shutterstock The Documentary Committee of BIMCO has adopted a standard clause aimed at addressing contractual uncertainties that may arise from the United...
SHIPMAN and CREWMAN Masterclass
Gain essential insights into the latest updates and key changes in BIMCO’s widely used SHIPMAN and CREWMAN agreements. This masterclass equips you with the knowledge to navigate...
BIMCO’s new President: Paul Pathy of Fednav
Paul Pathy, President & CEO of Canada’s largest dry bulk shipping company, Fednav, has been elected as President of BIMCO at our general...
BIMCO: How the US-China tariffs impact shipping
Negative effects are anticipated from China’s 34% tariff increase on US goods, which is a direct retaliation to the new tariffs imposed by...
Bills of Lading Masterclass
20-21 May, Athens, Greece Bills of lading are fundamental to international trade, but they often come with complex challenges and disputes. This masterclass,...
BIMCO: Ships and crew in danger in drug threat ports
If drugs are found on a ship in certain ports, the crew risk extreme prison sentences. Limited understanding of merchant ship operations can...
BIMCO: Dry bulk newbuilding 70% below yearly average
In this week’s “Shipping Number of the Week” from BIMCO, Shipping Analyst, Filipe Gouveia, looks at the fall in dry bulk newbuilding contracting...
BIMCO approves first autonomous vessel management contracts
Story By: Rob O’Dwyer Navigation and Autonomous Vessels BIMCO’s Documentary Committee reports that it has adopted a new AUTOSHIPMAN agreement to provide a contractual...
