Marintec China 2025

2nd-5th December 2025, Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC), China

INTRODUCTION

Marintec China is among the largest maritime exhibitions and conferences in Asia, showcasing the significance of the Asian maritime market. It highlights the strength of Chinese shipyards with a focus on shipbuilding, offshore engineering, marine equipment, and technology.

In addition to the exhibition, Marintec China features a conference program that addresses a wide array of topics, aiming to enhance industry collaboration, foster business partnerships, and encourage knowledge sharing among professionals.

With China’s vessel orderbook nearing $225 billion - representing 50% of the global orderbook (SeaEurope Shipbuilding Market Report, September 2024) - the maritime industry is poised for significant opportunities. Building connections and engaging with key stakeholders are crucial for securing new business in this globally influential market. Exhibiting at Marintec China offers an exceptional platform to explore cutting-edge technologies and innovations in the supply chain while fostering networking, relationship-building, and business opportunities. For anyone in the maritime sector aiming to succeed in China, Marintec China is a must-attend event.

UK GROUP AT MARINTEC CHINA 2025

The Society of Maritime Industries is organising and managing the UK group of exhibitors in a dedicated UK group pavilion.  Companies are invited to take up the UK group pavilion package by exhibiting in the enhanced modular stand under the unique UK pavilion livery.

If you are interested in joining us, please complete the form below to register you early interest and stay up to date with the latest information on the UK Group at Marintec China 2025.

THE ADVANTAGES OF JOINING THE UK GROUP ARE:

• High visibility presence in the exhibition hall N3: Participants exhibit as a co-located Group with strong visual UK branding attracting visitors and international delegations.
• Strategic networking: Access a programme of networking opportunities, receptions, exclusive events and support from SMI and trade teams, including a British Embassy Networking Reception which should take place as usual.
• Enhanced promotion of the UK Pavilion exhibitors and activities via our social media channels and event marketing collateral before, during and post-show.
• Dedicated event support: SMI event co-ordinator to support your pre-event preparations and planning.

FLOORPLAN

STANDS

We have chosen a bespoke design for the UK Pavilion.  Booking quickly is of prime importance as space allocation cannot be increased once the show is sold out. We need a minimum of 6 companies to commit to this pavilion offer. If we do not recruit enough companies we will connect you with the event organisers’ UK sales team. 

THE PACKAGE

Each stand comes with

• Front counter with company logo
• Round table & 4 chairs
• 1 x bar stool
• 1 x brochure rack
• Spotlights
• Carpet
• Fascia name. 
• Other items – such as plinths, display cabinets, extra shelves and furniture – can be supplied by the standbuilder at cost. 
• Your Stand Graphics can be printed and mounted by the standbuilder, SMI can provide outline costs and co-ordinate with the standbuilder.

COST OF PARTICIPATING

Stand Design & Build:
Please enquire if larger stand size prices are required. 

• 9sqm - £7,650
• 12sqm - £10,200
• 16sqm (4x4) - £13,600
• 18sqm - £15,300

Plus SMI Management fee:
The SMI Management Fee applies for UK Group exhibitors in UK pavilion, this charge also includes a Digital Showguide directory fee (a mandatory organisers charge).

• Member rate - £1,280 plus UK VAT
• Non-Member rate - £1,400 plus UK VAT

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

All relevant costs have been calculated using current exchange rates at time of issue, we reserve the right to adjust the charges in the event of any significant change.

The SMI Management fee covers the costs of all aspects of securing government funding, pre-event preparations, recruitment and administration prior to, during and after the event.  In all cases, the Management Fee is non-refundable and cannot be included in your claim.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT

The provision of space, arrangements for design and construction of the UK stands/showcase and the administration of the UK Group, including additional charges, are covered in the attached Society of Maritime Industries (SMI) Terms and Conditions.  These Terms and Conditions together with this “Offer” and the Rules and Regulations issued by the exhibition organiser are deemed to be incorporated in and form part of this contract.  Details given are subject to any changes with particular regard to the exhibition organiser’s charges, government legislation, etc.

LIABILITY

No liability shall be attached to the Society of Maritime Industries or any of its constituent trade associations or groups or any member of its staff in respect of any accident, injury, loss or damage arising out of, or in any way connected with, the display of goods in pursuance of this event or in any other way whatsoever.

NEXT STEPS

To reserve a place in the UK Group, please complete this booking form by 23^rd May 2025.  For further information on exhibiting in the UK Pavilion, please contact Helen Stephen via email at  helen.stephen@maritimeindustries.org .