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Posidonia 2026

The International Shipping Exhibition
Metropolitan Expo, Athens, Greece

Direct Access to a Multibillion Dollar Market!

Posidonia, the international shipping exhibition, has long been established as one of the major calendar events of the maritime industry and attracts every two years the most influential shipowners and major shipping companies and shipowner associations. Posidonia is certified by the U.S. Department of Commerce and again received the U.S. Trade Fair Certification for 2021, confirming the event as a prominent business platform for U.S. companies. The Maritime Executive is the official Posidonia 2024 sales representative for the U.S. and Canada.

 

Posidonia 2026

Posidonia 2026 provides direct access to the owners of the Greek fleet, the largest under the control of any single group of nationals:

  • Greek shipowners have 365 ships totaling 33m dwt on order, including vessels of all types: VLCCs, Suezmaxes, Aframaxes, LNG and LPG carriers, dry bulk carriers, multipurpose vessels, container ships, drillships and ro-pax units.
  • Newbuilding orderbook value approx. $22B, almost 10% of ships on order worldwide by vessel numbers.
  • Greek owners constantly invest in new technologies to upgrade their fleet and to comply with international regulations.

Posidonia 2024 records

  • 2,038 exhibiting companies from 81 countries & territories
  • 32,527 visitors from 130 countries & territories
  • 23 national pavilions
  • 41,838 industry professional total participation

Your Opportunity

Be ready to do business with Greek owners keen to evaluate new technologies, source equipment and to develop partnerships for their demanding fleet expansion and renewal programs.

Space rental price includes the following free benefits:

  • No fees for exhibitor registration, exhibition entrance or for sub-exhibitors
  • Free entry in the exhibition catalogue, the Posidonia website and the Posidonia mobile application
  • Free visitor invitations available to exhibitors for mailing to clients and contacts
  • Press office support for press distribution of exhibitors’ news and updates
  • Full exhibitor support during build-up period and Posidonia Week provided by the organizers
  • Invitation to U.S. Embassy reception and other receptions
  • Business center services
  • Parking

Sponsorship & Advertising Options

A comprehensive list of sponsorship and advertising options is available at Posidonia 2026, which will assist you in raising your company profile and enhancing awareness of your products and services.

Enjoy a selection of exposure opportunities, which will increase the visibility of your company name, brand(s), products & services and enable you to effectively address the global maritime sector:

Posidonia Cup Yacht Race • Posidonia Running Event • Posidonia Shipsoccer Tournament • Website Banner Advertising • Official Catalogue Advertising • Wall Space Advertising • Exhibitors’ e-bulletins Logo in the Exhibitor’s Catalogue • Exhibition Hall Floor Stickers • IPDC Bags • Shuttle Bus Service

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2026 Posidonia Exhibition Rates & Services

Exhibition Space     (space only)
Premium A     €485 per sqm
Premium B     €435 per sqm
Standard     €340 per sqm