BIMCO Epic Leap: Fueling a Powerful Digital Uprising in Shipping

Published by sm_admin on April 17, 2023April 17, 2023

As per the last news, the global shipping association, BIMCO, has launched the ’25 by 25 pledge’, urging the world’s largest bulk sector shippers to transition 25% of their annual seaborne trade volume via electronic bills of lading (eBLs) by 2025. The initiative aims to fast-track trade digitalisation, streamline supply chains, and minimise risks linked to paper bills. Moreover, significant players like BHP, Rio Tinto, Vale, and Anglo-American are already on board. With eBLs at the helm, BIMCO eyes a future of increased efficiency, security, and transparency. Furthermore, the pledge is critical to BIMCO’s commitment to an all-encompassing digital transformation in shipping. (Read more…)