Regulatory affairs

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

BIMCO's positions

These position statements summarise BIMCO’s viewpoint on topical issues of relevance for our members. They reflect the wide-ranging work that BIMCO is involved in regarding development of the international regulatory environment shipping operates in and also some commercial elements.

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Our regulatory work

BIMCO’s regulatory work provides the basis for developing transparent and non-discriminatory standards for the shipping industry - a level playing field.

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Sanctions

Today, we see sanctions used regularly as a tool for states and governmental bodies - such as the EU, UK, US and UN - establishing trade restrictions intending to create economic impact and increase pressure on other/individual states.

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