SMM 2024: MS&D wins new partner

On 5 and 6 September 2024, the international conference on maritime security and defence MS&D will once again see high-ranking naval delegations gather in Hamburg’s exhibition halls. For the first time the German Maritime Institute (Deutsches Maritimes Institut, DMI) will be responsible for the agenda of the conference held during the global maritime…

SMM 2024: Leading shipbuilding nation Korea expands presence at leading global maritime trade fair

SMM 2024 will be more international than ever. 2,000 exhibitors from around 70 countries are being expected. The European maritime industry is looking to China and Korea with particular interest: The shipbuilding sector in both countries is booming, and European technology leaders are supplying the necessary equipment. SMM will provide an ideal networking…

SMM Maritime Industry Report - Shipping: Scepticism delays climate protection progress SMM 2024 to speed things up with forward-looking innovations

The shipping industry aims to be carbon-neutral by 2050 – an ambitious goal that requires an enormous effort. As the SMM Maritime Industry Report 2023 (MIR) shows, it remains to be seen which ship propulsion technology will ultimately prevail. While many shipowners are taking a wait-and-see approach, yards and suppliers are already offering innovative…

INMEX SMM India 2023: India’s maritime sector sees bright future ahead

INMEX SMM India, South Asia’s largest maritime exhibition & conference, took place in Mumbai from 04 to 06 October 2023. Shifting global supply chains and strong demand from the Indian navy and coast guard are giving a strong impetus to the Indian shipbuilding industry.

SMM Maritime Industry Report: An industry between uncertainty and new beginnings

The organisers of SMM have conducted the third survey to gauge the mood and trends in the maritime sector for their Maritime Industry Report 2023 (MIR). The responses indicate that the industry’s main areas of investment include decarbonisation and building new tankers and naval vessels. In September 2024 SMM, the world’s leading maritime trade fair in…

PHOTOPIA hype throughout the exhibition halls: Imaging scene celebrates the world of photography and videography in Hamburg

With exhibitors exhilarated and visitors returning home full of new inspiration, the third edition of PHOTOPIA Hamburg has come to a successful conclusion. From 21 to 24 September, a radiant Festival of Imaging made Hamburg a hot spot of photography and videography featuring top-flight guests, concerts, exhibitions und a varied stage and conference…

Successful Co-located Cruise Industry Fairs Wrap Up in Hamburg

The MARINE INTERIORS Cruise & Ferry Global Expo and Seatrade Europe Cruise & River Cruise Convention successfully concluded in Hamburg, after welcoming 3,500 attendees from across the cruise industry from 6-8 September 2023 to engage in discussions about the future of cruising.

 

Worlds of passenger comfort

The eyes of the international cruise industry are on Hamburg: The MARINE INTERIORS Cruise & Ferry Global Expo and the Seatrade Europe Cruise & River Cruise Convention start today. Who is there, what are the featured topics, how is the industry doing? Here is an overview of key things to know.

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