Over 2,200 exhibitors participate! The world's largest maritime exhibition opens.

Founded at the dawn of China's reform and opening-up and hailed as the “barometer” of the global maritime industry, the 2025 China International Maritime Technology Conference and Exhibition (Marintec China) will be held in Shanghai from December 2 to 5, 2025. This year's theme is “Innovation and Cooperation for Sustainable Maritime Development.” The exhibition scale, exhibitor lineup, and professional events will all reach unprecedented levels, establishing it as the world's largest maritime event. While building a comprehensive, multi-tiered bridge and platform for international maritime exchange and cooperation, it will inject new momentum into achieving high-quality sustainable development for the global maritime industry, guiding the sector toward a greener, smarter, and more collaborative future.

Due to the combined impact of shipbuilding capacity constraints and global economic uncertainties, this year's global new shipbuilding market is projected to see a significant decline in overall order volume. Nevertheless, Clarkson predicts annual new ship orders will still reach approximately 120 million deadweight tons, remaining at a historically favorable level. According to data released by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, China's three major shipbuilding indicators—measured in deadweight tons—accounted for 53.8%, 67.3%, and 65.2% of the global total respectively in the first three quarters of this year, maintaining its global leadership and highlighting the industry's strong resilience. Looking ahead, factors on both the supply and demand sides—including the scrapping of aging vessels, the release of demand for green ship replacements, and the short-term difficulty in significantly expanding high-quality shipbuilding capacity—will continue to support new ship prices at relatively high historical levels. Meanwhile, data from DNV's Alternative Fuels Insights platform indicates that new orders for alternative fuel vessels in the first half of 2025 increased by 78% compared to the entire year of 2024, demonstrating the maritime industry's robust development potential.

Leveraging the brand influence of the China International Maritime Exhibition and the dividends of the global shipbuilding industry's “supercycle,” this event—serving as a global maritime barometer—once again became the focal point for intellectual exchange and win-win cooperation in the maritime sector at the 2025 edition. This edition features 11 exhibition zones, setting a new record with over 110,000 square meters of exhibition space. It attracts more than 2,200 exhibitors from over 40 countries and regions, including 16 national and regional pavilions from Denmark, Norway, Germany, and others. Overseas exhibitors account for 43% of the total. The caliber of registered attendees has further improved compared to the previous edition, with over 100,000 professional visitors from more than 100 countries and regions expected to attend, solidifying its position as the world's premier maritime exhibition.

Halls N1-N4 are dedicated to international exhibitors. Norway serves as the Guest of Honor, with the Norwegian Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries leading a high-level delegation. Germany retains its position as the largest international pavilion, while Cyprus debuts as a new exhibitor. Industry giants including South Korea's HD Hyundai, Italy's Fincantieri, Finland's Wärtsilä, UK's Rolls-Royce, US's Cummins, Germany's Evonik and Siemens, Switzerland's ABB and Oerlikon, France's Schneider Electric, Finland's MacGregor, Norway's Kongsberg, and the Netherlands' Huisman will all continue to showcase at this edition. Leading international classification societies such as ABS, DNV, and LR will also be present.

Halls W1-W7 comprise the domestic pavilion, with overall scale expanding by 20%. Over 1,200 purely domestic enterprises participated, showcasing the formidable strength of China's shipbuilding and marine industry chain. Companies from 24 provinces, autonomous regions, and municipalities across China exhibited, with regional delegations organized by Zhoushan (Zhejiang), Nantong and Zhenjiang (Jiangsu), and Pudong (Shanghai). Prominent domestic enterprises including China State Shipbuilding Corporation, COSCO Shipping Group, China Merchants Industry Group, ZPMC, China Classification Society, and Hengli Group continued their participation. The university exhibition zone, comprising Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Harbin Engineering University, Wuhan University of Technology, and Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, was further enhanced. The student maker exhibition zone continued to showcase outstanding entries from the National Marine Vehicle Design and Manufacturing Competition.

Low-carbon and zero-carbon solutions are currently the focal point of the global maritime industry. This year's exhibition will debut the Energytec Future Energy Zone, showcasing the latest technologies and products from global marine new energy enterprises and presenting comprehensive solutions for the marine new energy sector. The N4 Hall will feature an on-site exchange zone hosting multiple roundtable discussions centered on alternative energy and supply chains. Themed sessions will cover new fuels, electrification, nuclear energy, and natural energy sources like wind and solar power, bridging technical exploration with commercial collaboration while balancing international perspectives and local practices. The “Cruise Interior Design Zone” will continue in Hall N3, doubling in size from the previous edition. Key domestic and international interior design firms and local supply chain enterprises will gather here, bringing together core players in the global cruise industry to form a complete industrial ecosystem. A richer lineup of specialized events will be launched, inviting industry thought leaders and design experts to share insights on design trends, sustainability, and enhancing passenger experiences.