Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China 
POSIDONIA International Shipping Exhibition 2026, one of the most prestigious international shipping exhibitions in the world, will be held from 1 June to 5 June 2026 at the Athens Metropolitan Expo in Athens, Greece. Held every two years since its inception in 1969, the exhibition is the key event for the Greek shipping industry and the focal point of the international shipping community. Greece, as the world's largest shipping nation, controls 21% of global tonnage and owns 5,543 vessels. As a result, the POSIDONIA exhibition attracts shipowners, managers and service providers from all over the world, providing them with a platform to showcase the latest products and technologies and promote business co-operation. Exhibition features include professionalism, comprehensiveness, a rich social programme and sustainability certification. During the exhibition, sporting events such as regattas, golf tournaments and running events will also be organised to provide participants with diverse networking opportunities.
Date
- 2026.06.01-06.05
- 06.2028
- Founded in: 1969
- Interval: Every two years
Venue
- Athens Metropolitan Expo
- Greece-Athens
- Opening Hours: /
Industry
- Industry Sector
- Marine, Shipbuilding, Shipping, Port Equipment
- Main Product Groups
- Vessels Ship Building Shipping Port Equipment Engines Navigation Technology Electronics Fuel Security Systems Communication Technology Financing Insurance Paints Freight Handling Consulting Security Services Management Consulting Ports Shipping companies Automation Boilers Cables Burners Lubricants Chemical Industry Energy Engineering Coating Technologies Satellite Communication Technology Compressors Computer Technology Container Cyber Security Sea Water Desalination Plants Electrical Engineering Environmental Engineering Filter Firefighting Equipment Exhaust Gas Installations Hydraulic Internet Repair Logistics Training Educational Programs Pipe Fittings Medical Appliances Metals Navigation Aids Offshore Technology propeller Pumps Shipyard Industry Supply Vessels Waste Management Waste Disposal Water Treatment Air Conditioning Transformers
Sponsor
- Posidonia Exhibitions S.A.
- Tel ：+30 210 4283608
- Fax：+30 210 4283610
- posidonia@posidonia-events.com
- http://www.posidonia-events.com/
Supporters/Sponsors
- Greek Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy
- The Municipality of Piraeus
- Hellenic Chamber of Shipping
- Union of Greek Shipowners
- Greek Shipping Co-operation Committee
The current key figures are not Eventgold-certified. Details provided by the organiser.
Figures
Audit
Space(m²)
Space (Gross)
Space (Net)
Special Show Space *
Exhibitor Stand Space
Hall Space
Domestic
Foreign
Open Air
Domestic
Foreign
Exhibitor Figures
Exhibitors
Domestic
Foreign
Other Represented Firms *
Domestic
Foreign
Visitor Figures
Visitors (Number Of Admissions)
Domestic
Foreign
Present journalists
Journalist figures
Domestic
Foreign
2022
No
45000
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
730
0
0
1234
28892
0
0
0
*Special display area refers to the image display area and performance area related to the exhibition
theme
*Affiliated exhibitors are exhibition units that showcase their economic products at other exhibitors' booths but do not have staff.
Affiliated exhibitors can be companies, individuals, or organizations.
Affiliated exhibitors cannot be considered as exhibitors, but if clearly marked, they can be included in the exhibitor directory.
*Domestic refers to the territory of the country where the exhibition is held.
*Affiliated exhibitors are exhibition units that showcase their economic products at other exhibitors' booths but do not have staff.
Affiliated exhibitors can be companies, individuals, or organizations.
Affiliated exhibitors cannot be considered as exhibitors, but if clearly marked, they can be included in the exhibitor directory.
*Domestic refers to the territory of the country where the exhibition is held.
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