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Recent Greek new-building orders inspire Far East's resurgence at Posidonia 2010 |
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Saturday, 06 March 2010 |
 Traditional and emerging maritime markets from Asia look set to firm their grip on world shipping through an all-time record participation at Posidonia 2010, the world’s most prestigious trade shipping event to be held for the 22nd time in Greece, June 7th to 11th at the Hellenikon Exhibition Centre.
“The recent spate of new-building orders from Greek ship-owners is a
tangible sign of recovery and has reignited the interest of Asia’s
traditional shipbuilding superpowers Korea, Japan and China, who will
field their biggest ever participation at Posidonia this year,” said
Theodore Vokos, Project Manager, Posidonia Exhibitions S.A., the
organisers of the biennial event.
“India’s ascendance as a world shipbuilding force is another
contributing factor to Asia’s undisputed leadership in the shipbuilding
industry. The country’s first ever national Pavilion at Posidonia serves
as a reminder of India’s great ambitions and aspirations to be
perceived as a key shipbuilding nation and services provider to the
international maritime scene,” he said.
India will make its Posidonia debut with a 300 sqm Pavilion of the
Shipyards Association of India.
The committed Far East presence at Posidonia 2010 is already 45 per cent
larger compared with the 2008 Exhibition bringing the total floor space
of Asian participation up to 3,166 sqm, an increase of 1,000 sqm from
two years ago.
Korea will display its biggest ever Posidonia exhibitor participation,
with KOSHIPA and KOMEA creating an impressive Korean Pavilion. Equally
important is the increased stand alone presence of their major
shipyards, which will include STX Business Group, Sungdong Shipbuilding
& Marine Engineering Co Ltd and SPP Shipbuilding Co LTD.
Japan will emulate their biggest ever participation (at the last
Exhibition in 2008) based on the muscle of Japan Ship Exporters’
Association (JSEA) and Japan Marine Equipment Association (JSMEA).
An impressive addition to this year’s Posidonia is the presence of a
second Chinese Pavilion, further enlarging the already strong Chinese
display at the Exhibition. In addition to the long standing Pavilions of
the Chinese Shipbuilding Industry Corporation (CSIC) and Cosco Shipyard
Group, many more Chinese shipyards are also making their debut with
independent stands, including amongst others Yiu Lian Dockyards (Shekou)
Ltd and Zhejiang Province Daishan County Haizhou Ship Building and
Repairing Co.
All aspects of the Far East maritime industries will be present spanning
machinery, equipment, paints/coatings and registers. Large-scale stands
will also be occupied by the Korean Register, Class NK, the Indian
Register and China Classification Society, as well as shipping companies
such as Daeyang Shipping of Korea, Senda Shipping and Golden Harvest
Shipping of China.
China’s Qinhuangdao Haihang Marine Equipment & Machinery Import
& Export Co.Ltd., manufacturer of main and auxiliary engine parts
sees Posidonia 2010 as an opportunity to woo the international shipping
community and network with existing customers. According to Mr. Yongli
Guo, General Manager, “POSIDONIA is a priority platform for us to
promote our brand services as well as attracting important customers.”
Korean waterjet leader BC Taechang Industrial Corporation will be
showcasing its flagship COMBO UHP water jetting pump product. “We expect
to promote our COMBO UHP water jetting machine and accessories to Greek
ship owners and ship management companies,” said Sales Manager Kevin
Kim.
Another highlight of Posidonia 2010 is the significant presence of the
petroleum products industry representing oil, bunkering and lubricants’
companies including first timer Avin Oil, Castrol Marine returning after
several years’ absence, and repeat exhibitors Petrobras, Chevron Global
Marine Products, Aegean Oil with partner Gulf Oil Marine, and also
Elinoil and ETEKA.
Chevron Global Marine Products’ General Manager Phil Bourgeois said: "As
one of the world's leading marine fuel and lubricant suppliers, we're
delighted to be exhibiting at Posidonia this year again, as it is a key
event for us. It gives us a chance to meet with both the Greek as well
as the wider shipping community.”
The unique breadth and depth of industry’s interest in world shipping at
Posidonia will be further highlighted this year by Castrol Marine’s
sponsorship of the ShipSoccer Tournament which is one of the three major
parallel sporting events organized during the Posidonia week, together
with the well established Lloyd’s Register sponsored Posidonia Sailing
Cup and the fledgling Golf Tournament.
Some 20,000 trade visitors are expected to attend the exhibition,
breaking the previous record set in 2008. This number is likely to grow
as the world emerges from recession with many of them expected to focus
on the three key growth areas of shipbuilding, ship equipment and the
maritime service industries.
Organisers expect to welcome more than 1,700 exhibitors from 80
countries.
Posidonia 2010 is sponsored by the Ministry of Economy, Competitiveness
and Shipping, the Municipality of Piraeus, the Hellenic Chamber of
Shipping, the Union of Greek Shipowners, the Greek Shipping Co-operation
Committee, the Hellenic Shortsea Shipowners Association, the
Association of Greek Passenger Shipping Companies and the Union of
Marine Enterprises.
Source: Posidonia Events
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