Optimism about decarbonisation under threat of a China-US war

Optimism about decarbonisation under threat of a China-US war

Times change for better and for worse, that much was obvious at the latest SMM, which took place from 5 to 9 September in Hamburg. Here, some 30,000 maritime professionals could meet once again after a four-year break from live exhibitions. Better times are coming as...
Thecla Bodewes Shipyards presents new future fuel-ready ship design at SMM

Thecla Bodewes Shipyards presents new future fuel-ready ship design at SMM

This year’s SMM is all about sustainability and specifically “Driving the maritime transition”. In this context, Thecla Bodewes Shipyards is presenting its latest design Salmo 5000 tdw, a diesel-electric propelled multipurpose dry cargo vessel. The Salmo...
‘Russian war drives cost and will not help shipping to decarbonise’

‘Russian war drives cost and will not help shipping to decarbonise’

One can easily state that most maritime professionals were looking forward to meeting all “the who is who” in shipbuilding and shipping at the Hamburg SMM, the leading international maritime trade fair, to see what innovations could help us to come to zero-emission...
SWZ|Maritime’s July-August 2022 issue: SMM, sustainability and energy transition

SWZ|Maritime’s July-August 2022 issue: SMM, sustainability and energy transition

Admittedly, it is an open door to say that many maritime professionals worldwide have probably been looking forward to finally meeting each other next month after four years at the SMM in Hamburg. Too bad for Europort, but the SMM is much bigger and more important for...
SMM wants to lead transition, but war could cause obstruction

SMM wants to lead transition, but war could cause obstruction

After being forced to cancel the fair at the eleventh hour due to the Covid-19 pandemic back in 2020, the Hamburg SMM is working hard to make the 2022 edition a success. The SMM’s chosen motto, “Driving the maritime transition”, shows great ambition to...