BIMCO launches report on global dry bulk terminals allowing comparisons


BIMCO is seeking to drive the improvement of standards for ships at dry bulk terminals across the world with the launch of its first report on terminal performance. Looking at the overall experience at terminals, a total of 93 per cent of respondents reported average or better. BIMCO said this painted a very positive picture of the overall interaction between ship and terminal. Positive feedback was given on the communication between ship and terminal, the loading and unloading and finally the standard and maintenance of equipment and piers. Some negative comments were received due to lack of language skills, permanent pressure on ship/crew and master, unexpected claims, unnecessary bureaucratic and offensive port authorities. Only three reports were rated as poor and this was due to insufficient moorings and services.