From 4 – 6 October 2023 INMEX SMM India, South Asia's largest maritime exhibition and conference, will take place at the Bombay Exhibition Centre in Mumbai.

India has a coastline of more than 7,500 km and about 95 percent of India's international trading volume is handled by maritime transport. The expansion and modernisation of the maritime industry is one of the country's top priorities, for which an investment requirement of 81 billion US dollars has been identified. In addition to the expansion of ports and their improved connection to the domestic infrastructure, key topics include growth in the areas of ship building, recycling and repair as well as sustainable development goals for the maritime sector.

Funded by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK) and supported by the VDMA and the VSM, the German Pavilion at INMEX SMM India 2023 offers exhibitors the opportunity to benefit from a high-quality trade show participation under the label „made in Germany".

The German Pavilion offers the following presentation options:

1. Stand space with stand construction incl. extensive additional services for € 290 per sqm (minimum area 9 m²).

2. Space in the pavilion's information center (2 m²) incl. extensive additional services for € 810 per participating company.

INMEX SMM India covers the entire range of maritime technologies and services and offers suppliers and investors the ideal starter platform into the South-Asian market or the opportunity to expand their business relations in the region. Around 250 exhibiting companies from more than 20 countries and over 6,500 trade visitors are expected to attend.

Deadline for registration is June 16, 2023

„The Indian shipping and shipbuilding market offers an interesting and long-term growing potential for supply business and cooperation for international maritime supply companies. INMEX SMM India is undisputedly India's leading maritime trade platform for all companies that want to tap into this growth market for the first time or maintain their existing contacts and business relationships.“ Hauke Schlegel, Managing Director VDMA Marine Equipment and Systems

Outlook SMM 2024

From dealing with strained supply chains to mastering green shipping: driving the maritime transition calls for concerted efforts, collaboration, and a platform that brings together leading players and newcomers from all sectors within the maritime industry. That’s why there’s SMM, which will take place again from 3 – 6 September 2024 in Hamburg.  

Around 2,000 exhibitors and more than 38,000 participants from over 100 countries are expected to attend.

Seize this opportunity to participate as an exhibitor and present your innovations and powerful solutions at the world’s leading maritime fair. We look forward to welcoming you in the heart of the beautiful maritime metropolis of Hamburg.

For more information on INMEX SMM India or SMM please contact Silke Eidam at silke.eidam(at)hamburg-messe.de