A group of container industry experts met earlier this month to examine whether BIMCO bills of lading may need to be amended due to the new SOLAS container weight verification requirements.
FIT Alliance member DCSA has announced that the CEOs of nine of the world's largest liner companies have pledged 100% adoption of eBLs by 2030. This significant commitment by these liner companies, the majority of whom are BIMCO members, sends a strong signal to the shipping community that the switch to eBLs is now a priority. The FIT Alliance is BIMCO, DCSA, ICC, FIATA and SWIFT. The Alliance collaborates on the development and adoption of relevant standards to facilitate the use of electronic bills of lading.