Shipyard, Maritime & Ports World Expo Mumbai

The Shipyard, Maritime & Ports World Expo is an international trade exhibition in India dedicated to shipbuilding, the maritime industry, port infrastructure, inland waterways and logistics. Open exclusively to trade visitors, it provides a specialised B2B platform bringing together companies, technology providers, operators, decision-makers and industry experts from across the maritime value chain. The event is held at the Bombay Exhibition Centre (BEC), part of the NESCO complex in Goregaon, Mumbai, and is complemented by a specialist conference.

The event is organised by the Chemtech Foundation, an established Indian industry platform that brings together companies and professionals from technology- and capital-intensive sectors.

The Shipyard, Maritime & Ports World Expo focuses on the current and emerging challenges facing the maritime industry. Key areas include shipbuilding and ship design, ports and port infrastructure, logistics and supply chain management, green shipping, digitalisation and artificial intelligence, maritime security, and the expansion of India's domestic shipbuilding capacity. Other topics include inland waterways, ship automation, navigation and communication systems, marine sensor technology, geospatial technologies, and sustainable propulsion and energy solutions. By combining conventional shipbuilding with digitalisation, automation and decarbonisation, the exhibition reflects key aspects of the maritime sector's technological transformation.

Exhibitors showcase a broad range of products and technologies, including marine engines, propulsion systems, rudders and propellers, as well as navigation, radio communication, sensor and automation systems. The portfolio also covers LNG systems, dredging technologies, and solar and wind energy solutions for maritime applications. These are complemented by services such as ship classification, certification and inspection, ship finance, shipbroking and chartering, freight forwarding, repair and maintenance, towage and salvage, ship recycling, and fire protection, safety and security solutions. The event therefore attracts manufacturers of shipbuilding and marine equipment, shipyards, technology companies, engineering and consultancy firms, logistics service providers, port and infrastructure companies, and suppliers specialising in energy, digital technologies and security.

The Shipyard, Maritime & Ports World Expo is primarily aimed at decision-makers and professionals from shipyards, shipping companies, port authorities and port operators, inland waterway transport, naval and coastguard organisations, and logistics and transport companies. Its target audience also includes representatives of classification societies, engineering companies, energy suppliers and maritime technology providers, as well as policymakers, investors and international maritime industry experts. This cross-sector approach encourages professional exchange and creates opportunities for business development and collaboration between established maritime companies and providers of emerging technologies and energy solutions.

An important part of the event is the accompanying Shipyard, Maritime & Ports Conference, where representatives from industry, government, shipping, ports and the technology sector discuss current developments, challenges and potential solutions. Key topics include sustainable growth, technological innovation, port digitalisation and automation, green shipping, maritime security, and the future development of India's shipbuilding industry.

The event takes place at the Bombay Exhibition Centre (BEC) within the NESCO complex in Goregaon East, one of Mumbai's established exhibition venues. Located on the Western Express Highway, the venue is easily accessible both from within the city and via Mumbai's main transport routes. Its location in Mumbai places the Shipyard, Maritime & Ports World Expo in one of India's major commercial and logistics hubs, providing international suppliers with opportunities to establish contacts and develop business in India's growing markets for shipbuilding, port infrastructure and maritime technologies.

The Shipyard, Maritime & Ports World Expo will take place on 3 days from Wednesday, 03. March to Friday, 05. March 2027 in Mumbai.