The MULTIWAYBILL is a non-negotiable waybill to be used for multimodal transports. The latest edition of this waybill is MULTIWAYBILL 2016. This amended edition incorporates the International Group of P&I Clubs/BIMCO Himalaya Clause for Bills of Lading and other contracts 2014, an updated layout and... Please follow the link to continue reading.
In June 2022, the newly formed FIT Alliance launched a survey among its membership to help identify what was hindering the adoption of electronic bills of lading (eBLs).
The latest edition of this bill of lading is Blank Back Form of Liner Bill of Lading 2016.
BIMCO and the FIT Alliance are surveying members about e-bills of lading
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.
Listen to a chat with BIMCO's Mads Wacher Kjærgaard about the 25 by 25 Pledge for eBills of Lading
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.
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.
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.
