Electronic bills of lading (eBLs) are already transforming the iron ore trade
Four companies account for around 1 bn tonnes of iron ore shipping - read about their use of electronic bills of lading
Four companies account for around 1 bn tonnes of iron ore shipping - read about their use of electronic bills of lading
This is a clause published by the International Group of P&I Clubs which has been endorsed by BIMCO.
The UK Electronic Trade Document Act 2023 means that businesses that rely on English law are now legally permitted to exchange bills of lading and other trade documents electronically.
Support for BIMCO’s 25 by 25 Campaign to accelerate the adoption of electronic bills of lading in the bulk sector has received a boost from three leading P&I Clubs.
Watch the webinar recorded on 1 November about Future International Trade – Unleashing opportunities through electronic bills of lading
Watch the webinar recorded on 1 December about Future International Trade – is interoperability the key to full scale adoption of electronic bills of lading?
BIMCO is to develop an electronic bill of lading standard for the dry and liquid bulk sectors as a key component of a global initiative to accelerate trade digitalisation.
Read about BIMCO's electronic bill of lading standard for the bulk shipping sector and how it accelerates maritime digitalisation.