The practical voice of shipping

We help our members keep world trade moving. 

See what BIMCO can offer you and your business.

Supporting shipping since 1905

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Contracts

We’ve been creating contracts and clauses since 1905. We believe that standardised terms create equality, fairness and support business, and we believe this matters.

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Regulation

We work to promote transparent and non-discriminatory standards and harmonisation within the shipping industry.

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Expert knowledge

Being the practical voice of shipping means we are more than an industry association. We offer members practical tools and expert knowledge to help them commercially navigate to a sustainable future.

A global shipping community in 120 countries

BIMCO's 2,100 members cover 64% of the world's tonnage and consist of local, global, small, and large companies. 

From our offices in Athens, Brussels, Copenhagen, Houston, London, Shanghai and Singapore we aim to help build a resilient industry in a sustainable future whilst protecting world trade. We do this by finding practical solutions for our members to help them manage risk in a changing world.

Latest news & video

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Upcoming training

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08 Sept

SUPPLYTIME Masterclass Online

The masterclass examines different versions of the SUPPLYTIME contract. During the course, we will also examine the practical and legal differences using SUPPLYTIME for other purposes than OSV/AHTS.

Online
08 Sept 2025 - 12 Sept 2025 5 days
12:00 - 15:00 UTC
BIMCO Training Contact us
Masterclass
EUR 1380 BIMCO members
EUR 1835 Non-members
-1 Available seats
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08 Sept

Fundamentals of Ship Financing 180 Seminar

Join us for an engaging seminar. This comprehensive introduction covers the essential aspects of this vital industry segment. You'll explore the fundamental features of ship financing, including the financing structures and instruments at your disposal. Gain valuable insights and knowledge on Ship Financing.

Online
08 Sept 2025 - 09 Sept 2025 2 days
13:00 - 14:30 UTC
BIMCO Training Contact us
Training Course
EUR 225 BIMCO members
EUR 310 Non-members
15 Available seats
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15 Sept

Laytime & Demurrage Masterclass Online

Laytime and Demurrage Masterclass Online is a series of 10 online sessions delivered over 5 days. Each day will run for 150 minutes with a short break in between. The masterclass will cover essential laytime and demurrage issues.

Online
15 Sept 2025 - 19 Sept 2025 5 days
12:00 - 14:30 UTC
BIMCO Training Contact us
Masterclass
EUR 1380 BIMCO members
EUR 1835 Non-members
0 Available seats

Shipping explained

Discover the interrelationships between the commercial and regulatory sides of shipping, and see where BIMCO fits into the picture.

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Latest market analysis

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SmartCon is the secure and best way of working with BIMCO contracts

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