Nor-Shipping 2025

2nd-6th June 2025, NOVA Spektrum, Norway

JOIN THE UK GROUP AT NOR-SHIPPING 2025

Join us at the premier event in the maritime calendar, where industry leaders, innovators, and visionaries gather from across the globe. Nor-Shipping is not just an exhibition; it is an ecosystem of growth, collaboration, and potential.

Attracting leading maritime professionals from every corner of the globe, this four-day trade show features an exhibition, conference and after-work activities offering unmatched networking opportunities. It serves as an important hub for supporting the UK's specialist expertise in green technologies and sustainability initiatives that align with Norway's pioneering efforts in eco-friendly maritime practices.

Drawing on the UK's Green Industrial Partnerships with Norway, Green Corridor schemes, and free trade agreements, Nor-Shipping also provides an important opportunity to strengthen these bilateral relations and nurture mutually beneficial partnerships.

In 2023, the event showcased the best and latest in maritime technology, services and solutions from 892 exhibitors and more than 30,000 visitors from 84 countries. 

The 60th anniversary of the event will take place at Nova Spektrum, Lillestrøm, Norway in June 2025.  This years theme is #Future-Proof.

The Society of Maritime Industries is organising and managing the UK group of exhibitors in a dedicated high traffic space in Hall D.  SMI only get a limited amount of space to offer companies so please don’t delay if you’re interested in exhibiting.  

The advantages of joining the UK Group are:

Dedicated event support: SMI event co-ordinator to support your pre-event preparations and planning.

High visibility presence in the exhibition hall: Participants exhibit as a co-located Group with strong visual UK branding attracting visitors and international delegations.

Enhanced promotion of the UK Pavilion exhibitors and activities via our social media channels and event marketing collateral before, during and post-show.

Strategic networking: Access a programme of on-stand and off-site networking opportunities, receptions, exclusive events and support from trade teams, including a British Embassy Networking Reception which should take place as usual.

FLOORPLAN

The UK Pavilion will be based in Hall D, Stand Number D05-12.

BESPOKE PAVILION DESIGN

We will continue using the popular open stand design that has been successfully employed for UK Pavilions over the years. This approach encourages better visitor flow between stands and enhances visibility from all directions.  The UK Pavilion will provide space for Stands and more affordable 'Meet & Greet' Pod reservations.

Booking quickly is of prime importance as it is normally impossible to increase our space allocation and the show will be sold out.

A mock-up of the UK Pavilion can be found below:

THE STAND PACAKGE

Stands will be available from 9sqm up to 24sqm (in 3sqm increments). If you are interested in larger stand sizes, please contact SMI directly.

Each stand comes with: 1 x 3 kw 1 phase 230V, 1 x dual socket, custom size carpet, 1 x counter with logo, 3 x meeting chairs, 1 x meeting table, 1 x bar stool, custom fili spot with long arm and custom print graphic on one (back) wall (from graphic files provided according to technical specs to be supplied).  Additional charges for graphics depending on position in the pavilion can be supplied.

Extra Items such as display monitors and further display cabinets and furniture can be ordered directly online via the stand builder at cost from logins provided.

Stand sizes and costs:

• 9 sqm - £5,895 plus Norwegian VAT @ 25% 
• 12 sqm - £7,860 plus Norwegian VAT @ 25%
• 15 sqm – £9,825 plus Norwegian VAT @ 25%
• 18 sqm – £11,790  plus Norwegian VAT @ 25%
• 24 sqm - £15,720 plus Norwegian VAT @ 25%

Prices above includes the NOK10,000 exhibition registration fee. Management fees also apply, please see below.

If your business suffers Norwegian VAT on goods or services relating to trading and does not have a requirement to be registered in Norway (not made any sales) then you can, subject to the minimum limit of NOK 5,000 apply for a refund from the Norwegian Tax Administration. SMI can connect you with our VAT specialists, AAB, who can provide a quote for their services and assist businesses with this refund process.

THE ‘MEET AND GREET’ POD PACKAGE

Due to high demand, our ‘Meet and Greet’ Pods will be returning for Nor-Shipping 2025. An affordable alternative, a ‘Meet and Greet’ Pod allows companies to exhibit on a shared stand in the UK Group pavilion at a reduced rate.

Each Pod comes with: 1 x lockable cupboard, 1x stool, 1 x electrical power outlet, spotlight, graphic printing, shared use of brochure racks and meeting tables and chairs.

Costs per Pod:

• £3,500 - plus Norwegian VAT @ 25% 
• Price includes the NOK10,000 exhibition registration fee

If your business suffers Norwegian VAT on goods or services relating to trading and does not have a requirement to be registered in Norway (not made any sales) then you can, subject to the minimum limit of NOK 5,000 apply for a refund from the Norwegian Tax Administration. SMI can connect you with our VAT specialists, AAB, who can provide a quote for their services and assist businesses with this refund process.

SMI MANAGEMENT FEE

The SMI Management fee covers the costs of all aspects of preparations, co-ordination, support and administration prior to, during and after the event. It is applied to both Pods and Stands.

As part of this fee you will receive everything you need to make your participation a success, including help organising your participation, enhanced promotion and visibility, access to exclusive networking events, 1-2-1 support and opportunities to meet with key decision makers.

• Member rate: £1,215 plus UK VAT (£1,458 inc UK VAT)
• Non-member rate: £1,425 plus UK VAT (£1,710 inc UK VAT)

We need a minimum of 6 companies to commit to the stand offer and 6 companies to commit to the Pod offer. If we do not recruit enough companies we will refer you to the sales team at the event organisers.

​​​ACTION

STANDS: To reserve a stand space in the UK Group, please complete and return the stand booking form here 

PODS: To reserve a Pod space in the UK Group, please complete and return the Pods booking form here

For further information on the exhibition/UK Group, please contact Helen Stephen on: T: 020 7628 2555, E: helen.stephen(at)maritimeindustries.org