Global trade still relies heavily on paper. The main risks of relying on paper are exposure to fraud, clerical errors and lengthy transfer and processing time. This is despite the fact that issuance of electronic bills of lading (eBLs) has been possible for more than 20 years on safe and well-establ... Please follow the link to continue reading.
The BIMCO Maritime Operations Academy offers a comprehensive week-long training programme covering highly relevant topics related to maritime operations, such as decarbonisation, digitalisation, and geopolitical tensions.
Nicholas is a Senior Associate at HFW, where he focuses on international commercial dispute resolution, specialising in offshore oil & gas, energy, and marine. He focuses on disputes arising from installation contracts, charter parties, bills of lading, shipbuilding, rig disputes, towage, collisions... Please follow the link to continue reading.
BIMCO announces a campaign for transition to eBills of Lading
BIMCO is a founding member of the Future International Trade Alliance to facilitate acceptance and adoption of electronic bills of lading. We see this as helping to accelerate the digitalisation of global trade.
BIMCO Canadian Advance Cargo Notification Clause for Liner Bills of Lading 2015 (a) As between the Carrier and the Shipper, the Carrier shall be deemed to be the Conveyance Operating Carrier for the purposes of the Canada Customs Act and any relevant regulations, memorandums or notices issued by the... Please follow the link to continue reading.
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.
Listen to a chat with BIMCO's Mads Wacher Kjærgaard about the 25 by 25 Pledge for eBills of Lading
Four companies account for around 1 bn tonnes of iron ore shipping - read about their use of electronic bills of lading
This is a clause published by the International Group of P&I Clubs which has been endorsed by BIMCO.
