From 23-25 October 2024 the international maritime exhibition Europort Istanbul celebrated its long awaited return to reconnect national and international shipping companies, shipbuilders, equipment & service suppliers. This 7th edition was held in the modern facilities of Yenikapi Expo Center on the European side of the Marmara Sea and hosted more than 400 exhibiting companies from 35 countries. During three exhibition days 5,734 maritime professionals passed through the doors; 84% of Turkish origin, with 52 countries represented by the remaining 16% of visitors.
The international vibe was also reflected by the various country pavilions from The Netherlands, Greece, China and Poland and by trade delegations from Romania and Iran, among others. Mr. Christos Stampoulopoulos, 1st Counselor of the Hellenic Republic Consulate General in Istanbul expressed his appreciation.
“This is an important event for Greek equipment suppliers and we are ready to support future editions”, he said. Mr. Christos Papakis, Executive Director of HEMEXPO, Hellenic Marine Equipment Manufacturers & Exporters added: “I am happy to see that so many of our members have joined Europort this year; the atmosphere was really great”.
Ms. Monika Kozakiewicz, President of Nauta Shiprepair Yard from Poland said: “Istanbul is a highly attractive market for us. In the past year our company has been involved in multiple Turkish projects with big renovations of Panamax ships and installations of Ballast Wa.