08 January 2020
Every year, BIMCO considers what is in store for the shipping industry and for BIMCO in the coming years, while also reflecting on the year gone by. We put all the thoughts in a magazine. This year is no different, and a range of BIMCO people have written their opinions on what the new year will bring.
31 August 2020
Peter Sand, BIMCO’s Chief Shipping Analyst will join the ‘2021 Virtual Argus Crude Summit’ sharing his views and insights in the oil tanker market.
14 October 2020
Amendments to the International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk (IBC Code) and International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution From Ships, 1973 as modified by the Protocol of 1978 (MARPOL) Annex II - Carriage of noxious liquid substances in bulk, will impact all stakeholders in the chemical and Vegetable oils trade. As the amendments enter into force on 1 January 2021, It is recommended that ships replace existing certificates as soon as possible, to make sure the vessels are operational come 1 January.
15 December 2020
The BIMCO holiday information for 2021 is now available online, offering increased focus on local and regional holidays, increased transparency and better reliability.
28 September 2020
Under the presidency of Mrs Sadan Kaptanoglu, the BIMCO Board of Directors has approved the nomination of Mr Nikolaus H. Schües, CEO of Reederei F. Laeisz (Germany) to stand for election as the next President Designate of BIMCO in 2021, succeeding Mrs Sabrina Chao, Chairman of Wah Kwong Shipping Holdings Limited (Hong Kong).
04 January 2021
As we bid farewell to 2020, which has quite frankly been an unprecedented and tumultuous year for nearly the entire world, all eyes are now on 2021 and most are trying to stay optimistic about brighter days ahead, especially given the roll out of the Covid-19 vaccine finally underway in many countries across the world.
The weekly demolition report by GMS, provides an overview of the demolition market, price by scrap yard location and ship type.
11 January 2021
It has been an excellent start to 2021 for the international ship recycling industry, as steel gains have pushed the markets on again, particularly in a resurgent Bangladesh, which tops the leaderboard by some distance and for another week.
The weekly demolition report by GMS, provides an overview of the demolition market, price by scrap yard location and ship type.
11 January 2021
Capesize: The market has surely surprised many this week after sparking into life and quickly surpassing levels seen in November and December 2020. The Capesize 5TC ended 2020 at $16,633 and now closes out its opening week of 2021 at a resounding $21,131.
The weekly dry bulk market report contains a summary of the recent movements in the market, alongside the latest figures for average dry bulk earnings and Baltic Dry indices.
18 January 2021
Peter Sand, BIMCO’s Chief Shipping Analyst will discuss the outlook for the container market in 2021
18 January 2021
Peter Sand, BIMCO’s Chief Shipping Analyst will join ‘2021 World of Shipping Portugal’, on 28 January from 9:45-10:10 CET.