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.

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BIMCO at the 3rd UN Ocean Conference

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Shape the future of shipping: BIMCO simplifies survey participation

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Thanks to all who came to celebrate 120 years of BIMCO!

Upcoming training

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27 May

EU Ship Recycling 180 Seminar

The commercial and legal issues involved in selling ships for recycling are complex and far-reaching.

Online
27 May 2025 - 28 May 2025 2 days
08:00 - 09:30 UTC
BIMCO Training Contact us
180 Seminar
EUR 225 BIMCO members
EUR 310 Non-members
12 Available seats
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27 May

Bills of Lading Masterclass

Bills of lading are at the core of international trade. The course focuses on common issues in B/L disputes (such as claused B/L’s, general average and liens) as well as on how this is legally dealt with worldwide.

Stephenson Harwood, Hong Kong, China Stephenson Harwood 43/F, One Taikoo Place 979 King's Road Quarry Bay, Hong Kong, China
27 May 2025 - 28 May 2025 2 days
BIMCO Training Contact us
Masterclass
EUR 1380 BIMCO members
EUR 1835 Non-members
3 Available seats
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02 Jun

FuelEU Maritime 180 Seminar

The BIMCO 180 Seminar on FuelEU Maritime will focus on the essential contractual frameworks needed to navigate the shipping industry's new regulatory landscape.

Online
02 Jun 2025 - 03 Jun 2025 2 days
08:00 - 09:30 UTC
BIMCO Training Contact us
180 Seminar
EUR 225 BIMCO members
EUR 310 Non-members
12 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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Dry Bulk – April 2025

US tariff increases drive weaker demand outlook

Contract editing made easy

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

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