INMEX SMM India gears up to present a reliable platform for the Maritime and Shipping sector
Global exhibition organisers, Hamburg Messe und Congress GmbH and Informa Exhibitions will combine forces again to organise the 2nd unified edition of INMEX SMM India, which is slated to take place from 3 – 5 October 2017 at the Bombay Convention and Exhibition Centre, Mumbai. INMEX SMM India 2017 will continue to offer exhibiting companies and visitors a professional business platform; best suited for quality networking opportunities and captivating fringe programmes that provide a well-rounded understanding of the Maritime and Shipping sector in India, Informa Exhibitions said in a press release.
The most important business platform of its kind, INMEX SMM India from its launch edition has been drawing attention of the entire Maritime sector with its focus on Shipbuilding, shipyards, fittings and equipment, cargo handling systems, electrical engineering / electronics, technology, ports and port technology, Ocean engineering, Marine offshore technology, Naval weapon systems and dredging to facilitate exposure of domestic and international players to the Indian market.
Frontrunners in the Maritime sector, ABB India Ltd, Chowgule & Company Pvt Ltd, Chidambaram Shipcare Pvt. Ltd, Dempo Shipbuilding & Engineering Pvt Ltd, Elcome Integrated Systems Pvt. Ltd., Kirloskar Oil Engines Ltd, Larsen & Toubro, Mandovi Drydocks, Marine Electricals (I) Pvt. Ltd., Maritime Montering Norinco India Pvt. Ltd. (MARINOR), Norinco Pvt. Ltd., Vijai Marine Services, Volvo India Pvt Ltd (Volvo Penta) and many others have confirmed their participation for INMEX SMM India 2017 along with expected pavilions from China, Denmark, Germany, Holland, Norway and the USA.
An all-encompassing platform that showcases the best in Maritime products, technologies and services along with an expertly curated conference with market-focused topics, makes INMEX SMM India the most anticipated exhibition for sector professionals. Commenting on the growth of the exhibition and conference, Ms. Anita Mathews, Group Director – Industrial Group said, ‘‘The Indian industry affirms that the Maritime and Shipping sector is yet to recognise its full potential. INMEX SMM India 2017 will yet again offer a potent platform to discuss the way ahead; opening up the market for transfer of technology and information which can provide a major boost to the Indian sector.’’
The exhibition also comes at an important juncture when the Maritime and Shipping Industry is getting ready to up the scales and project massive progress owing to several upcoming projects and the Government taking measures to improve operational efficiency. Major ports have witnessed significant annual growth in cargo handling volumes by 4.65% in 2014-15 and 4.3% in 2015-16, despite a slowdown in world trade. As part of the National Perspective Plan, signed in April 2016, more than 150 projects have been identified, at an estimated infrastructure investment of INR 4 Lakh Crore, across the areas of port modernization & new port development, port connectivity enhancement, port-led industrial development and coastal community development.1
The previous edition of INMEX SMM India which was held in September 2015 was host to 600+ participating companies from 30 countries and country pavilions from Denmark, France, Korea, Germany, Norway & Taiwan. Participating companies greeted 7,973 business visitors along with 313 specialised business meetings through b2b Buyer Programme
INMEX SMM India 2017 will take place from 3 – 5 October 2017, at the Bombay Convention and Exhibition Centre, Mumbai. The exhibition is known widely as the bi-annual meeting point for key shipping companies, Navy, Coast Guards, ship builders and designers, port authorities, offshore and rig companies, ship management companies and other maritime professionals to drive growth in shipping investment and development across emerging markets globally.