The practical voice of shipping

We help our members keep world trade moving. 

See what BIMCO can offer you and your business.

Supporting shipping since 1905

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Contracts

We’ve been creating contracts and clauses since 1905. We believe that standardised terms create equality, fairness and support business, and we believe this matters.

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Regulation

We work to promote transparent and non-discriminatory standards and harmonisation within the shipping industry.

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Expert knowledge

Being the practical voice of shipping means we are more than an industry association. We offer members practical tools and expert knowledge to help them commercially navigate to a sustainable future.

A global shipping community in 120 countries

BIMCO's 2,100 members cover 64% of the world's tonnage and consist of local, global, small, and large companies. 

From our offices in Athens, Brussels, Copenhagen, Houston, London, Shanghai and Singapore we aim to help build a resilient industry in a sustainable future whilst protecting world trade. We do this by finding practical solutions for our members to help them manage risk in a changing world.

Latest news & video

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Tackling distraction at sea - Highlights from the 11th BIMCO Tanker Safety Network meeting

IMO Intl Grain Code

Major amendments to the Grain Code – New Loading Condition Introduced

Ventanilla Única Marítima 15+15 Oct2025 CDT

Ventanilla Única Marítima: Implementación de la VUCE peruana, una visión integral

Upcoming training

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2025 Asian Chartering Academy Singapore
13 Oct

Maritime Chartering Academy

The maritime industry operates within complex market dynamics, involving multiple stakeholders and continually evolving regulatory requirements. Our Maritime Chartering Academy addresses these challenges through a four-day training programme designed to equip participants with in-depth knowledge and practical skills.

ReedSmith 10 Collyer Quay #18-01, Ocean Financial Centre, Singapore 049315, Singapore, Singapore
13 Oct 2025 - 16 Oct 2025 4 days
BIMCO Training Contact us
Academy
EUR 2100 BIMCO members
EUR 2800 Non-members
0 Available seats
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13 Oct

Charter Party Workshop Masterclass

The Charter Party Workshop (Masterclass) Online combines a range of lecturers on voyage and time chartering with sessions on related day-to-day issues and troubleshooting.

Online
13 Oct 2025 - 17 Oct 2025 5 days
12:00 - 14:30 UTC
BIMCO Training Contact us
Training Course
EUR 1380 BIMCO members
EUR 1835 Non-members
5 Available seats
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14 Oct

Sanctions in Shipping 180 Seminar

For shipping professionals, the challenge lies not only in complying with legal requirements but also in recognising how deeply sanctions can affect every facet of maritime operations.

Online
14 Oct 2025 - 15 Oct 2025 2 days
08:00 - 09:30 UTC
BIMCO Training Contact us
Training Course
EUR 225 BIMCO members
EUR 310 Non-members
14 Available seats

Shipping explained

Discover the interrelationships between the commercial and regulatory sides of shipping, and see where BIMCO fits into the picture.

Shipping Explained infographic

Latest market analysis

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Container – September 2025

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More than 500 alternatively-fuelled container ships now on order

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Contract editing made easy

SmartCon is the secure and best way of working with BIMCO contracts

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