Posidonia - The International Shipping Exhibition

INTRODUCTION

Posidonia brings the whole shipping world to its exhibitors. The international shipping community attends in strength with national pavilions and thousands of visitors. But Posidonia is also home to the owners of the world’s largest merchant fleet. Greece, a top ship- owning nation, operating 20% of global and 50% of European capacity, represents a multi-billion dollar opportunity for shipbuilders and for suppliers of marine equipment, information technology and the whole spectrum of marine services. While the top ten largest fleets in the world recently lost value, the upgrading of the Greek fleet has kept its worth above $100bn. At the same time Greek owners have been ordering new vessels in the shipyards of Japan, China and South Korea. Oil tankers and LNG and LPG carriers are all under construction, along with dry bulk carriers and container ships.
Posidonia takes its exhibitors to the heart of this community with exclusive access to owners and management keen to engage with suppliers and services for their shipping operations and fleet renewal. Technical and operations executives from all over the world will be keen to engage with exhibitors – not only to discuss solutions but to make decisions. Posidonia is known for the business done in its exhibition halls. No other shipping event is attended by as many Greek and international shipowners and shipping executives.

THE UK GROUP AT POSIDONIA 2022

The Society of Maritime Industries (SMI) is the group organiser for the UK Group. Companies are hereby invited to join the UK Group.
The advantages of joining the UK Group are:
• SMI as the group organiser, deals directly with the Posidonia 2022 exhibition organisers, co-ordinates payments, appoints agents and stand contractors, briefs the exhibitors, etc.
• Participants exhibit as a co-located Group in the UK pavilion with strong visual UK branding which attracts visitors and international delegations.
• A business lounge exclusive to the UK Group will be provided and a prime location within the exhibition hall for the UK Group has already been reserved.
• A British Embassy Networking Reception should take place as usual and Exhibitors and their clients and potential clients will be invited.

STAND

We have chosen a bespoke design and construction company for the UK Pavilion. The open stand design used for UK Pavilions during 2019 was very popular with the exhibitors as it encourages better flow of visitors between stands and increased visibility from all directions. 

THE PACKAGE

Each stand will be carpeted, fitted with lighting (up to 3 lights), power socket, wall display panels, fascia board, chairs, table, counter. 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 for approx. €35-45 per square metre.

COST OF PARTICIPATING

Stand in UK pavilion (minimum 9 sqm) including furniture, carpets and lights @ £582 per sqm:
• 9sqm stand = £5,238
• 10.5sqm stand = £6,111
• 14sqm stand = £8,148

SMI Management Fee for UK Group exhibitors in UK pavilion:
• SMI Members £675 (£810 inc VAT)
• Non-Members £855 (1,026 inc VAT)

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE (DIT) SUPPORT

• Internationalisation Fund
The DIT has launched its Internationalisation Fund which is available to eligible businesses in England to improve international trade performance through coinvestment in approved activity. Funding is available to support SME participation in International Trade Fairs, is supported by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and runs from December 2020 to early 2023. Exclusions apply. Information regarding the additional export support for SMEs that is available in devolved administrations can also be supplied. For further details please contact Helen Stephen Tel: +44 (0)20 7628 2555 or via email here.
• UK Tradeshow Programme
UK SMEs who are exporting, or thinking of exporting from the UK can apply to attend the UK Tradeshow Programme's selection of supported overseas tradeshows and conferences, and potentially receive grants to offset some costs. For an update on whether Posidonia will be supported via this programme, please visit here or contact Helen Stephen Tel: +44 (0)20 7628 2555 or via email here.

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 pre-event preparations, recruitment and administration prior to, during and after the event. In all cases, the SMI Management Fee is non-refundable.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT

The provision of space, agreements for individual stands, arrangements for design and construction of the UK pavilion stands and the administration of the UK Group, including additional charges, are covered in the Society of Maritime Industries (SMI) Terms and Conditions that are attached to the booking form. 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.

ACTION

To reserve a place in the UK Group, please complete and return this booking form to Helen Stephen. Deadline is February 28th 2022.

In case of query, please contact Helen via telephone 020 7628 2555, or via email here.