Seatrade Middle East Maritime is an important international exhibition focusing on the maritime and logistics industry. The exhibition is held every two years and attracts exhibitors and professional visitors from all over the world. As one of the largest maritime exhibitions in the Middle East, it not only provides a display platform for companies in the industry, but also promotes exchanges and cooperation between countries. Recruitment for the 2025 show is now open and is expected to attract even more international participants.
1. Exhibition information
Exhibition name:
Middle East Dubai International Logistics and Maritime Exhibition SM&LME
Exhibition date: May 6-8, 2025
Exhibition cycle: every two years
2. Exhibition scale and influence
As one of the largest maritime exhibitions in the Middle East, the Dubai International Logistics and Maritime Exhibition in the Middle East has become an important external communication platform in the Middle East and even surrounding regions. With the rapid development of the world’s maritime exhibition industry, it has become one of the top ten maritime exhibitions in the world.
The exhibition attracted exhibitors and professional visitors from many countries and regions around the world, and the exhibition area and number of exhibitors continued to grow.
3. Review of past sessions
In the last Middle East Maritime Logistics Exhibition, the exhibition area reached 4,500 square meters, with a total of 232 companies participating, and 7,500 professional buyers from 86 countries and regions present. More than 74% of these visitors are in management or higher positions, with significant purchasing power, and more than 35% control a budget worth more than $10,000. These figures demonstrate the show’s importance within the industry and its role in promoting business opportunities.
4. Market analysis
The Middle East has huge market potential due to its rich resources and strategic geographical location. Dubai is located on the northeastern coast of the United Arab Emirates, close to the southern side of the Persian Gulf. It is the largest port in the United Arab Emirates and one of the largest container ports. Located at the intersection of three continents: Asia, Europe and Africa, it is the largest free trade port in the Middle East and the ship repair center in the Gulf, with a million-ton dry dock. As the largest port in the United Arab Emirates, Dubai is not only an important transit center for transporting materials to the domestic market, but also an important logistics base for surrounding areas. With the development of offshore oil and gas, as well as a large number of maritime and coastal projects, the demand for work boats and other related equipment and services continues to grow. Therefore, the Middle East Maritime Logistics Exhibition has become an important window to enter the markets of Bahrain, Central Asia, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
5. Scope of Exhibits
Maritime equipment: communication and navigation equipment, marine outfitting, measuring instruments, power and electrical equipment, power propulsion equipment and engines, computer software and ship design, life-saving, protective and fire-fighting equipment, environmental protection and water treatment, coatings and surface treatment
Maritime early warning system: naval equipment, maritime security, maritime reconnaissance, cruise equipment, maritime port security and defense systems
Ship management: ship repair and shipbuilding and ship maintenance, ship agents, ship operators, training and education institutions, classification societies, government agencies, chambers of commerce and associations, legal, financial, insurance, registration, consultants and other maritime service organizations
Port and marine engineering: terminal facilities and equipment, freight logistics processing systems, loading and unloading machinery and equipment, large steel structures, offshore platform operation machinery and equipment, offshore operation supplies, liquid natural gas carrier equipment
Ships: yachts, sightseeing boats, tourist submarines, leisure boats, fishing boats, luxury cruise ships (boats), etc.; official boats, lifeboats, hovercraft, etc.; electric boats, jet skis, water fitness boats, sailing boats, etc.