The Oslo International Maritime Exhibition (Nor-Shipping) is one of the world’s leading maritime and shipping industry exhibitions and is held regularly in Oslo, the capital of Norway. Since its first launch in 1965, Nor-Shipping has grown into an important platform, bringing together industry professionals, businesses and innovators from around the world. The 2025 show will be held from June 1st to June 6th and is expected to attract thousands of visitors and numerous exhibitors. Nor-Shipping is not only a place to showcase the latest technologies and products, but also an important platform to promote business exchanges and establish cooperative relationships. Each exhibition attracts a large number of industry leaders, decision-makers and emerging companies, providing an opportunity to share knowledge and discuss industry trends and challenges.
1. Exhibition information
Name: 2025 Oslo International Maritime Exhibition in Norway (NOR SHIPPING 2025)
Time: 2025-06-02 to 2025-06-06
Cycle: every two years
Location: Norwegian Exhibition and Convention Center, Oslo, Norway
2. Exhibition features
Norway has a long history in the maritime industry and has the largest and most complete maritime group in the world. The shipbuilding industry is one of Norway’s main industries. Norway’s technology in manufacturing large cruise ships, liquefied natural gas carriers, ro-ro ships, high-tech fishing ships, refrigerated ships, offshore supply ships, high-speed catamarans and seismic detection ships is at the world’s leading level. Vessels Value statistics estimate that Norway, a traditional shipping powerhouse, controls a fleet worth $42 billion. The Norwegian Maritime Exhibition will provide you with a good platform to do business in Norway and the international market.
3. Review of past sessions
The last exhibition was successfully held in June 2023. The exhibition scale reached 20,701 square meters, attracting 892 companies from 42 countries and regions and 51,948 visitors from 84 countries and regions. Among them, the national pavilion reached 13. 2023 is the first time the exhibition will be held after the epidemic. The exhibition area and the number of visitors have increased significantly, demonstrating the strong power of industry recovery and the importance of physical exhibitions to the development of the industry. Industry professionals finally come together again to unleash tremendous energy and enthusiasm.
4. Market analysis
Norway has a long history in the maritime industry and has one of the largest and most complete maritime groups in the world. The shipbuilding industry is one of Norway’s main industries. Norway’s technology in manufacturing large cruise ships, liquefied natural gas carriers, ro-ro ships, high-tech fishing ships, refrigerated ships, offshore supply ships, high-speed catamarans and seismic detection ships is at the world’s advanced level. Currently, there are 300 small and medium-sized and 5 large-scale marine equipment manufacturers in Norway. 60% of the marine equipment produced in Norway is exported, accounting for 8% to 10% of the world market share. In addition, there are more than 200 shipyards in Norway, among which Oslo, Stavanger, Bergen and Trondheim are the most important shipbuilding bases in Norway. Of the annual operating income of NOK 410 billion, the shipowning industry accounts for 211 billion kroner, the maritime services industry accounts for 92.7 billion kroner, the ship equipment industry accounts for 66.5 billion kronor, and the shipyard industry accounts for 39.3 billion kronor.
The sea conditions in the Norwegian North Sea are harsh and require high performance and specifications for offshore operating platforms. Entering the Norwegian North Sea has become synonymous with offshore platforms entering the high-end market. Among the 221 semi-submersible drilling platforms currently in service around the world, only 29 have passed the AOC certification issued by the Norwegian Petroleum Safety Authority (PSA), of which 4 were built by Chinese offshore engineering companies. The construction quality and operating performance of the deepwater semi-submersible drilling platform delivered by Chinese offshore engineering companies have been recognized by mainstream customers in the Norwegian North Sea. Although Chinese manufacturing accounts for a small share of the overall North Sea market, China has occupied 50% of the market share of deepwater semi-submersible drilling platforms delivered to the Norwegian North Sea in the past five years, and its growth momentum is attracting attention.
The Norwegian maritime industry has completed a leap from quantity to quality. Norwegian companies do not simply pursue shipping capacity and volume. More companies focus on special fields with high technology content and high profit margins. High technology and R&D have become the biggest features of the Norwegian maritime industry. Being familiar with the development and trends of the maritime industry will be conducive to the transformation and upgrading of my country’s industry and improve corporate profitability. At present, my country’s shipbuilding industry is transforming from labor-intensive to capital-intensive and technology-intensive, and is extending from a single shipbuilding industry to the entire industry chain and upstream and downstream. There are transformation needs in the fields of research and development, simulators, control equipment, life-saving equipment, aquaculture equipment, etc. Cooperation with Norwegian companies will enable our company to better grasp the development trend of next-generation technology and move from standard executor to standard setter or transition.
5. Scope of Exhibits
Shipbuilding and dock industry, ship equipment, ship technology, engines and drive equipment, shipboard control equipment, cargo handling technology, marine electronic equipment, offshore service technology and equipment;
Marine technology, port terminals, maritime and cargo handling systems and equipment, communication deck equipment, environmental protection equipment, maritime port security and anti-service systems
Communications, power and electronic systems, life-saving equipment cargo handling systems and equipment, marine equipment and electrical accessories; various types of ships and components, construction and assembly, ship operations and port services, etc.