A report on the questions from the meeting is now available to (member login required).
The 7th meeting of the BIMCO Dry Bulk Cargo Network focussed on the following topics chosen by the network members:
- Types of cargoes exempted from CO2 fittings
- Charcoal shipments in bulk or bags – clarification on new rules entering into force on 1 January 2026.
Q&A of the Meeting
We have completed compiling the questions and answers (Q&A) from this meeting and they are ready for review in our cargo section/BIMCO Dry Bulk Cargo Network.
The next meeting
The next online meeting which will be our last meeting for 2025 will be held on 2 December 2025 at 08:00-09.30 UTC and the topics to be dealt with are as follows:
- Grain cargoes and related issues
- IMSBC Code* vs IMDG Code**
The agenda of the meeting will be sent out closer to the meeting date.
Join the network
We encourage all BIMCO owner members dealing with the shipment of dry bulk cargoes to join the network, where you will get the opportunity to ask questions and get useful information and knowledge from other members. Meetings are all held online.
For more information about the network and how you can join, please contact
Madie Sanchez-Nielsen at msn@bimco.org.
The BIMCO Dry Bulk Cargo Network’s mission
The BIMCO Dry Bulk Cargo Network is a network created with the sole intention of allowing working professionals involved in the shipment of dry bulk cargoes the opportunity to learn from each other. Meetings are thus neither recorded nor minuted, and operate under the Chatham House Rule***.
To enable the network to work progressively, it will be driven by the needs of its members. We encourage members to attend the online meetings regularly, because the more they can get to know each other, the more comfortable they will be sharing knowledge and having friendly discussions in the network. In turn, this will assist their business operations with sea transport of solid bulk cargoes. In addition, members facing any challenges are welcome to send us the same so that they can be raised at the network meetings for a full discussion.
* IMSBC Code – The International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes Code
** IMDG Code – The International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code
*** When a meeting, or part thereof, is held under the Chatham House Rule, participants are free to use the information received, but neither the identity nor the affiliation of the speaker(s), nor that of any other participant, may be revealed.