Athens, Greece. Posidonia 2026 is expected to highlight the global reach of Greek shipping, with more than 2,200 exhibitors from 80 countries set to take part despite continuing geopolitical tensions affecting international trade and maritime activity.
International turnout
The exhibition will take place from June 1 to 5 at Metropolitan Expo in Athens and is expected to include 24 national pavilions, reinforcing its position as one of the shipping industry’s major international gatherings.
Economic impact
Speaking at a press conference for the event, Posidonia Exhibitions managing director Theodoros Vokos said the exhibition’s economic footprint in Greece continues to grow through the longer stay of international visitors and the agreements and business contacts made during the event.
Vokos said this year’s participation is reaching new historic levels, with strong representation from major European maritime powers, including Germany and Italy.
Geopolitical concerns
Vokos said initial concerns over the impact of the Middle East crisis and wider geopolitical instability had not led to weaker participation.
He said participation from the wider Middle East region had increased, reflecting continued confidence in Posidonia and the resilience of the maritime sector.
Cyprus presence
Cyprus is also expected to have a visible presence at this year’s exhibition, further strengthening its links with the Greek and international shipping communities.
According to the official exhibitor list, more than 54 Cyprus-listed exhibitors and organisations are taking part in Posidonia 2026.
They include shipmanagement groups, maritime service providers and companies active in insurance, training, bunkering, digital solutions, ship supplies and government representation.
Among them are the Shipping Deputy Ministry, the Cyprus Shipping Chamber (CSC), Columbia Group, BSM, UW Group, Tototheo Maritime, Multimarine Shipyards, Oceanic, Prevention at Sea, Unimarine Group and World Marine Services, as well as several Cyprus-based technical, crewing and digital maritime companies.
