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Aside from GHG discussions what kept attendees at the 82nd meeting of the MEPC busy? The IMO’s Marine Environmental Protection Committee met for its 82nd Session (MEPC 82) from Monday 30 September to Friday 4 October 2024 with political discussions continuing on the candidate mid-term measures for greenhouse gas reductions dominating the agenda. The other topics that kept member states and observer organisations busy during the week include: - Short term GHG measures - Underwater radiated noise - Ballast water management - Ship recycling Read our full review here https://lnkd.in/eKBxemrW #BIMCO #underwaterradiatednoise #shiprecycling #shipsandshipping #marineenvironment

IMO makes some advances on mid-term measures for GHG emissions reduction Discussions continue on mid-term measures at the IMO – but what might this mean for industry? The 81st session of the IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 81) held in March 2024 agreed that the basket of mid-term measures to implement the IMO strategy on reductions of GHG emissions from ships could be shaped around a set of “Possible draft amendments to MARPOL Annex VI on the net-zero-framework". Read the full write up here https://lnkd.in/eWRg_7d6 #BIMCO #GHG #decarbonisation #marineenvironment #shipsandshipping

IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee adopts measures to protect the environment and human health The 82nd meeting of the IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 82) adopted a resolution to designate the Nusa Penida and Gill Matra Islands in the Lombok Straits as a PSSA as well as designating the Canadian Arctic and Norwegian Sea as Emission Control Areas. Read more to find out about the new requirements for ships: https://lnkd.in/d8pXAF5p #MEPC82 #IMO #GlobalTrade #ShipsAndShipping

Available to watch now! Are you thinking about transitioning from paper to digital in 2024? Then, the 15+15 webinar with Grant Hunter might be interesting for you! Watch the recorded webinar below to learn more about the 5 things you should know about electronic bills of lading: https://lnkd.in/duPdgW6V #BIMCO #ElectronicBillsOfLading #GlobalTrade #Digitalisation

What's on the agenda for the upcoming Documentary Committee? The committee's next meeting at BIMCO House will be on 9 October. Watch BIMCO's Deputy Secretary General, Stinne Taiger Ivø, outline the agenda and important points to be discussed. #BIMCO #GlobalTrade #ShipsAndShipping #Contracts

Are you involved in shipping dry bulk cargoes? If so, we are happy to invite you to join the BIMCO Dry Bulk Cargo Network! In our online meetings, we delve into specialised topics such as the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes Code and Marple NX5 compliance. The best part? Our agenda is driven by member interests, ensuring that each discussion directly addresses your concerns and keeps you at the forefront of industry developments. You can read the FAQ from the recent meeting here: https://lnkd.in/dvPeer_j Don't miss this opportunity to build valuable connections and stay informed. For more information about the network and how you can join, please contact Erik Jensby at [email protected] #BIMCO #DryBulkCargo #MaritimeIndustry #Networking

Container spot rates drop 43% in Q3, worst development in non-COVID year The Shanghai Containerized Freight Index (SCFI) fell another 10% in week 39. In total, the SCFI has dropped 43% during the third quarter, the largest Q3 drop in a year not affected by the COVID pandemic (2020-2023) since the SCFI was launched in October 2009. BIMCO members can read the full report here https://lnkd.in/dyyRgGPV #BIMCO #container #globaltrade #shipping #marketreport

Disruption remains the key demand driver Please find our full Container Shipping Market Overview & Outlook for September 2024 below Do you prefer to watch the highlights rather than to read them? Watch our 2-minute video here https://lnkd.in/dNw2qqns #containershipping #globaltrade #shipsandshipping #BIMCO ______________________________________________________________________________ Receive maritime insights directly to your inbox! Stay ahead and get the news faster. Subscribe to our newsletters for timely updates, expert analysis and exclusive content here https://lnkd.in/eVD9bh45

As the BIMCO Dry Bulk Cargo Network FAQ is a new initiative recently launched, we are happy to inform that the FAQ from the 3rd online meeting held on 28 August is readily available now.  Read the questions and answers: https://lnkd.in/dHkhMBRq

The use of electronic bills of lading in shipping is steadily increasing. The world’s largest iron ore mining companies are shipping 20% of their annual trade volume on electronic bills of lading – and that figure is likely to exceed 25% by the end of next year. There is now solid traction for the widespread adoption of eBLs. Are you thinking about transitioning from paper to digital in 2024? Well, here are 5 things you need to know about electronic bills of lading - Speed, cost and security - Legal certainty - Interoperability - Reducing reliance on LOIs - Creating opportunities Sign up for the episode on Wednesday, 2 October, at 08:00 UTC with BIMCO's expert Grant Hunter below: https://lnkd.in/dTe7Xppn #eBL #Digitalisation #Shippingindustry #GlobalTrade