As the carriage of EVs introduces unique operational, especially safety, and legal challenges, there is a growing need for clear and practical contractual solutions that reflect current industry realities.
For that reason, we are embarking on a new project to draft contractual terms tailored to the carriage of electric vehicles, and we are currently in the early stages of establishing a subcommittee.
To ensure the terms are relevant, balanced, and practically suitable, we call for industry players - including shipowners, charterers, freight forwarders, P&I Clubs, EV manufacturers, and legal professionals - to participate in a collaborative online workshop on 19 June 2025 at 09.00 UTC
The purpose of the workshop is to identify current practical, commercial and legal challenges, and to explore how these may best be addressed contractually.
If you are involved in or have knowledge on the carriage of electric vehicles and would like to contribute to this important discussion, we encourage you to sign up by writing to us at contracts@bimco.org, giving a brief indication of your role, interest and company.
We look forward to discussing how BIMCO best can shape clear and effective contractual terms that support the safe carriage of electric vehicles across the supply chain.