Join BIMCO as a broker member

Broker membership is open to companies operating as shipbrokers or chartering agents.

Stronger together Join our global community

Since 1905, BIMCO has supported and assisted its global community of members.

Consisting of more than 2,000 companies and organisations in around 130 countries, they collectively operate 62% of world tonnage.

Get involved

More than 500 BIMCO member volunteers are involved in committees, subcommittees & panels to network and contribute to the work of BIMCO. We believe in the power of togetherness.

Boost your brand

Use your membership to promote your business with the BIMCO membership certificate, listing in the online BIMCO member directory and by using the BIMCO logo.

Benefits of membership

Broker membership gives you full access to all BIMCO services, including global coverage for all your offices, so staff around the world can take advantage of membership. As a broker member you also have access to our intervention service for recovery of undisputed debt as well as company information to manage risk.

Membership benefits

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Pricing 2025 Entry & contribution fees

The entry fee for BIMCO broker membership is EUR 350. No entry fee is required for branch offices.

The annual contribution fee for BIMCO broker members is based on the number of employees engaged in the brokering business and the number of branch offices.

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Full membership contribution fee (annual)

Number of employees (full time and part time) engaged in the brokering business		EUR
0-5		1,795
6-15		2,090
16-25		2,565
26-50		3,205
over 50		4,290

Number of offices, fee per office		EUR
1-5		1,170
6-15		990
16-25		645