SMM, the world’s leading maritime trade fair: An industry steers towards digitalisation
The leading international maritime trade fair takes place at the Hamburg Messe und Congress fair complex every two years. With roughly 2,300 exhibitors and 50,000 visitors from all continents, SMM is the world’s most important industry event. It covers the entire value chain of the maritime sector, bringing together international decision-makers and experts and providing a platform for highlighting innovative technology.
The 2018 fair will take place from 4 to 7 September, once again under the honorary patronage of German chancellor Dr. Angela Merkel. The four-day event is preceded by an inaugural international conference, the Maritime Future Summit (MFS), on 3 September 2018, one day before the exhibition opens.
This year’s SMM motto, «Trends in SMMart Shipping”, is right on track: The...

