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Interview with BIMCO's Sabrina Chao

BIMCO's Immediate Past President Sabrina Chao was interviewed by Greek magazine Naftika Chronika about seafarers and their skills being crucial to the future of the industry

Supply

We have revised our fleet growth forecast to 7.9% in 2023 and 7.8% in 2024. Year-to-date, the total TEU capacity of ships delivered from shipyards reached a record high. Shipowners have, however, continued to order new ships and the order book has remained only marginally smaller than the record 7... Please follow the link to continue reading.

BIMCO publishes EEXI Transition Clause ahead of IMO efficiency regulation

New regulation from the International Maritime Organization (IMO), which will require existing ships to reduce carbon emissions, is due to enter into force in just under one year. As compliance will benefit to a large extent from co-operation between shipowners and charterers, BIMCO has developed a ... Please follow the link to continue reading.

Supply/demand balance

Even though cargo volumes and tonne miles quickly recovered from a seasonal dip early in the year, freight rates have not yet been able to fully match the peaks of the 4th quarter 2022. Earnings, however, remain solid and time charter rates and second-hand ship prices are at their highest levels sin... Please follow the link to continue reading.

Documentary Committee to focus on carbon clauses at February gathering

BIMCO’s approval body for contracts and clauses will meet online on 23 February. The development of a series of carbon clauses is high on the Committee’s agenda. An Emissions Trading System Allowances (ETSA) Clause for time charters is up for adoption and the Committee will also be asked to review a... Please follow the link to continue reading.