28th SMM opened
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The 28th SMM trade fair has been officially opened
In the coming days, 2,200 exhibitors will present innovative technologies and developments on an area of over 93,000m². The trade fair organiser, Hamburg Messe und Congress GmbH, expects about 50,000 international visitors.
Reflecting the entire value chain of the maritime industry, this year’s biennial exhibition and conference will put its main emphasis on digitalisation, sustainable shipping, the cruise and ferry sector as well as young talents. The fair takes place under the honorary patronage of German chancellor Dr Angela Merkel.