On September 1, 2026, the 32nd Hamburg International Maritime Exhibition (SMM) grandly opened at the Hamburg Exhibition Center in Germany. As the world's largest and most professional top-level event in the shipbuilding and maritime industry, this exhibition brought together more than 2,200 exhibitors from over 120 countries and approximately 50,000 international professionals. The Zhoushan Municipal Council for the Promotion of International Trade seized the opportunity, actively enhancing its "Zhejiang Going Global, Zhoushan Service" brand, and spearheaded the organization of the "Zhoushan Famous Products" exhibition group, making a splendid appearance and becoming an important force among the Chinese exhibitors at this exhibition.
The "Zhoushan Famous Products" exhibition group set up a centralized display area, organizing eight high-quality shipbuilding, repair, and supporting enterprises from the city to participate. The exhibition area covers multiple sectors including shipbuilding, repair, power propulsion systems, deck machinery, communication and navigation equipment, environmentally friendly coatings , and port machinery, comprehensively showcasing Zhoushan's strong industrial foundation and brand strength in the shipbuilding, repair, and supporting industries.
On the first day of the exhibition , the "Zhoushan Famous Products" exhibition area became one of the highlights, attracting a large number of professional buyers, shipowner representatives, and industry organizations from Germany and other European countries to stop and consult and negotiate, creating a lively atmosphere. Exhibiting companies showcased their respective advantages and innovative products. Several leading companies , such as Zhoushan Changhong International Shipbuilding & Repair Co., Ltd. and Jiesheng Marine Engineering Equipment Co., Ltd. , highlighted their core products and technical solutions in high-value-added shipbuilding, green ship repair technology, and intelligent supporting equipment, demonstrating their layout and service network construction in the European market. Zhejiang Feijing New Material Technology Co., Ltd., making its international debut through the "Zhoushan Famous Products" platform, successfully explored the market and sought new opportunities for industrial upgrading with its leading marine coatings and industrial coatings .
Founded in 1963, the Hamburg Maritime Exhibition (SMM) is one of the world's most influential maritime industry trade shows, renowned for its packed exhibition halls, high-caliber exhibitors, and diverse networking events. This year's exhibition focuses particularly on maritime energy transformation and digitalization, and features several professional forums on topics such as decarbonization, maritime safety, and defense.
By participating in the exhibition, Zhoushan enterprises effectively connected with the growing European market demand for intelligent supporting equipment and high-value-added ship types. Several companies reached preliminary cooperation intentions with European clients during the exhibition, marking a solid step forward for the Zhoushan Municipal Council for the Promotion of International Trade in promoting the internationalization of the "Zhoushan Famous Products" regional public brand and helping local enterprises integrate into the global supply chain .
