Bari-Ship Imabari

Bari-Ship is a biennial trade fair dedicated to the maritime industry. Since its inception in 2009, it has been held in Imabari, one of Japan’s most prominent shipbuilding cities. Organized by Informa Markets Japan Co., Ltd., a seasoned host of international trade exhibitions, Bari-Ship has established itself as a key meeting point for industry professionals from Japan and abroad. The event takes place at the modern Texport Imabari exhibition center, located in a region responsible for around one-third of Japan’s commercial shipbuilding output. Additionally, shipping companies based in the area operate roughly a third of the country’s ocean-going fleet. This industrial concentration makes Imabari an ideal location for a specialized maritime exhibition like Bari-Ship. It reinforces the city’s position as a leading hub of shipbuilding expertise—both nationally and internationally—and highlights its economic significance for Japan as a whole. The country has long been among the global leaders in shipbuilding, and events like Bari-Ship help to sustain and advance that status.

The exhibition has a clear focus: it serves as a platform for innovation, networking, and knowledge exchange in maritime technology and shipbuilding. It is not only a venue for product showcases but also a forum for forward-looking professional dialogue. Its scope includes shipbuilding and repair, ship design and equipment, propulsion technologies, navigation and communication systems, digital solutions, insurance and financial services, port management, environmental technologies, and workforce development. A particular emphasis is placed on sustainability: many exhibitors present technologies and materials aimed at reducing energy consumption, cutting emissions, and minimizing the environmental impact of ship operations.

Bari-Ship plays a significant role in strengthening the international competitiveness of Japan’s shipbuilding industry. It brings together leading shipyards, equipment suppliers, and maritime service providers, fostering dialogue between business, technology, and academia. The innovations on display—from advanced navigation systems and digital control solutions to low-emission propulsion systems and integrated environmental strategies—reflect the industry’s technological and ecological challenges at the highest level.

With its combination of technical depth, international reach, and regional roots, Bari-Ship is an essential event for the maritime sector. It makes a vital contribution to enhancing Imabari’s reputation as a center of maritime excellence far beyond Japan’s borders.

The Bari-Ship in Imabari took place from Thursday, 22. May to Saturday, 24. May 2025.