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BIMCO updates its open source eBL Standard to support the next stage of digital trade

Published
22 September 2026

We have updated our electronic bill of lading standard (eBL Standard) for the bulk shipping sector, supporting the industry’s transition from paper to digital trade documentation.

 

The updated eBL Standard is a structured dataset consisting of 36 predefined data fields common to bulk shipping bills of lading. By establishing a common industry standard, BIMCO aims to support interoperability and accelerate the adoption of electronic bills of lading.

As a founding member of the Future International Trade (FIT) Alliance, BIMCO continues to work with the industry to promote the digitalisation of global trade.
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