The big picture

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

Shipping explained How it all fits together

Shipping is a complicated business. Moving goods and commodities around the world involves highly complex strategic planning and precision logistical operations across a myriad of specialist businesses around the world. 

And ocean governance is extremely complex too. Shipping operates in a framework determined by both national and international priorities. Collaboration is required across multiple government entities, non-governmental organisations, and industries to tackle the challenges facing the ocean and shipping. 

See how all these entities work together in the big picture of shipping. 

Click below to view and download the big picture and follow the links to find out more about the commercial and regulatory organisations involved shipping and what they do. 

 

Shipping Explained infographic

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