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Ports
March 2017
Philippines – update on local fees that appear to conflict with UNCLOS
Ships have been charged with “user fees” related to a 'monitoring' system implemented in the Philippine Province of Zambales. BIMCO believes this system is inconsistent with UNCLOS. An update highlights a number of changes that have not been addressed.
February 2017
United States - CSA round-up for January 2017
BIMCO receives a monthly update from the Chamber of Shipping of America (CSA) advising BIMCO of the latest legislative developments affecting international shipping in the US. BIMCO produces a brief based on CSA’s January update so members can have a quick update. The full CSA report is also provided.
Measures tightened to control outward remittances from China
Recently, China’s State Administration of Foreign Exchange (SAFE) has tightened up measures to control outward overseas remittances with a view to curbing Chinese capital outflows.
January 2017
Indian service tax change imposed affecting owners and operators of ships calling India to discharge
On 12 January the Indian Government issued notifications related to the payment of Service Tax.
United States - CSA round-up for December 2016
This is the latest in a series of reports supplied by the Chamber of Shipping of America (CSA) with the intention of keeping BIMCO members appraised of legislative developments in the US affecting international shipping.
BIMCO launches first report on global dry bulk terminal performance
BIMCO is seeking to drive the improvement of standards for ships at dry bulk terminals across the world and has today launched its first report on terminal performance.
