posidonia 2012: a forum for the global shipping community
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Posidonia in Athens - June 4-8 2012 It is the most eagerly anticipated event in the maritime calendar, a must-attend forum for the global shipping community. Carrying almost symbolic connotations for Greece’s most prolific of industry sectors it combines business, networking and recreation all in one package. The ultimate biennial shipping trade event is once again on our doorstep, albeit a different one; for the first time in its 43 year-long history, its thousands of exhibitors and visitors will go through the gates of the Metropolitan Expo Centre, the state-of-the-art exhibition venue near Athens’ Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Spanning 46,000 square meters, the venue will further improve the image and appeal of Posidonia as the shipping industry’s finest forum and be able to comfortably accommodate exhibitors and the anticipated 17,000 visitors from nearly 90 countries who will come to Greece specifically for the exhibition. This is the fourth venue to host the exhibition following Zappeion, which hosted the first four editions in the 60s and 70s, the Passenger Terminal of OLP in Piraeus which hosted Posidonia from 1976 until 2004, before it moved to the Hellenicon Exhibition Centre at Athens’ old international airport site. For almost half a century, Posidonia keeps constantly reinventing itself. This year in particular, apart from the switch to a new venue, the organizers are introducing the very first Posidonia Conference and Seminars program, a comprehensive schedule of meetings designed to bring together decision-makers and thought leaders from a wide range of shipping industry sectors to discuss financing, shipbuilding, technology and environmental policies. The program will take place within the fully equipped halls and seminar rooms of the conference facilities of the Metropolitan Expo Centre. And the busy recreational calendar of the Posidonia week has been enriched this year with the inclusion of the Posidonia Golf Tournament, which joins sailing and football as the third sporting event Posidonia exhibitors and visitors can participate in. Teeing off at the idyllic environment of the Glyfada Golf Course, next to Athens’ picturesque waterfront, the tournament is expected to create new networking opportunities for attendees of the world’s most prestigious maritime affair. “Posidonia has grown from strength to strength and keeps adding fresh components to enhance the overall experience of our exhibitors and visitors and maximize the potential networking and new business opportunities of the forum,” said Theo Vokos, Project Director, Posidonia Exhibitions S.A. “The success and global appeal of Posidonia that has fuelled its journey of the past five decades is mainly due to the consistent pursuit for perfection and differentiation from other events which target the same audience. I guess Posidonia carries with it a tradition which is associated with Greece’s rich seafaring heritage and the uniqueTRANSCRIPT
The Posidonia Coordinating Committee
Chairman: John C. Lyras, Past President of the Union of Greek Shipowners and currently Member of its Board
Members: George A. Gratsos, President, Hellenic Chamber of Shipping
Theodore E. Veniamis, President, Union of Greek Shipowners
Haralambos J. Fafalios, Chairman, Greek Shipping Co-operation Committee
Themistocles Th. Vokos, Chairman, Posidonia Exhibitions SA
Organisers: Posidonia Exhibitions SA4-6 Efplias Street, 185 37 Piraeus, Greece, Tel. +30 210 428 3608, Fax +30 210 428 3610E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.posidonia-events.com
4 -8 June 2012
Dear Colleague,
For over forty years the Posidonia Exhibitions have celebrated and reflected the power, influence andskills of Greek shipping globally. In 2012 you are warmly invited again to meet directly with the shipowners and operators who successfully respond to the demands of world trade with their vastexperience, knowledge and energy.
For five days in June 2012 the Greek maritime community will welcome the leaders of world shipping,shipbuilding, finance and associated industries, participating at Posidonia, this very special event withits unique mix of serious business and legendary hospitality.
Posidonia, the world’s premier meeting place for everyone involved in sea transportation, will beorganised for the first time at the state of the art Metropolitan Expo located at the new AthensInternational Airport complex. This new exhibition centre, the largest in Greece, provides theinfrastructure that our international exhibitors expect from a world class venue, enabling us toupgrade the facilities that we are able to offer. Posidonia 2012 promises to be an outstandingexhibition experience for exhibitors and visitors alike.
Exhibitors will find a greater level of promotional opportunities to display their latest technologies andservices at this new venue. Shipowners will be looking for the latest innovations of shipbuilders,equipment manufacturers and maritime service providers to enable them to strengthen their operationsand efficiency while increasing their awareness of safety, social and environmental issues.
The many opportunities provided at Posidonia are described in the following pages. Additionalinformation is readily available on the Posidonia website www.posidonia-events.com or by contactingthe Organisers and the International Sales Agents directly.
Posidonia continues to look to the future with confidence and we look forward to your participationand success.
Yours sincerely,
Dimitra MichaelManaging Director
The International Shipping Exhibition
Expect a great deal when you exhibit at
Posidonia 2012. A presence at the largest
gathering of the international shipping
community, a global marketplace for your
products and services. Welcomed by the
Greek shipping community, operators of
the largest fleet under the control of any
one national group. And enjoying the
pleasure of networking at Posidonia’s
renowned social events.
"It gives me great pleasure to welcome, once more,
the global shipping community to Posidonia, this
great celebration of our Industry’s achievements.
At a time when the global economy is slowly
recovering, shipping, this most resilient of industries,
continues to serve as one of the main pillars for
economic development. Greek shipping has earned
its position of influence on the world stage, while at
the same time consolidating its leadership position
by investing in newbuildings and upgrading its fleet.
I am particularly pleased that Posidonia 2012 will take
place at a new state of the art exhibition centre,
mirroring the success and quality of the Greek fleet.
I look forward meeting old and new friends and
partners this June in Greece at Posidonia 2012."
Theodore E. Veniamis,
President, Union of Greek Shipowners
Expect a warm welcome from the Greek shipping community, your hosts for the five days of Posidonia 2012 ...
Posidonia continues as the global
marketplace for ship builders, suppliers of
ships’ equipment and shipping-related
services. Expect keen interest from
technical and commercial executives from
Greek and international companies in the
busy exhibition halls.
... and valuable business in theexhibition ...
... at Posidonia’s exciting new venue ...Additional benefits and services available at the Metropolitan Expo are:
Location within Athens International Airport complex
Over 100.000 sqm of parking space
Easy access by metro, by bus, by car and by suburban railway
In-house conference venue
Seminar and meeting rooms
State of the art technological infrastructure (wireless internet, full air-conditioning and ventilation
of all spaces, efficient lighting)
Integrated exhibition area developed on one level, facilitating the flow and movement of visitors
Two luxury restaurants, seven coffee shops inside the halls and mini market
ATM
Press Centre
Business Centre
Onsite TAXI services
Public telephones
Fully equipped medical office
Monitors with information for Airport, Metro and Suburban timetables
Infrastructure available for hanging of banners over exhibitors' stands
In 2012 Posidonia relocates to the exciting Metropolitan Expo Centre located within the Athens
International Airport complex. This state of the art exhibition centre, the largest exhibition venue in
Greece, provides a flexible and functional environment for Posidonia and its exhibitors and visitors.
Allowing Posidonia and its exhibitors to realize their full potential.
The Posidonia Exhibitor package ensures successful participation in the exhibition and is included
in the standard exhibitor fee:
Automatic entry and company profile in the official exhibition catalogue
Automatic listing on the Posidonia website in the exhibiting companies section with a link to
the exhibitor’s website
Free visitor invitations for exhibitors to send to their clients and contacts
No registration fees
No sub-exhibitor fees
Visitor entrance without charge
Free parking
One official exhibition catalogue for each exhibitor
... with the Posidonia Value Package.
... where shipping’sfuture is shaped ...
Posidonia 2012 will host conferences
and shipping association gatherings,
chaired by industry leaders, debating
and shaping the challenges facing the
industry.
It will be a pleasuredoing business ...
... withthe shipping
world ...
The renowned Posidonia social
activities provide valuable networking
to develop contacts made in the
exhibition, renew old friendships and
open future opportunities.
Posidonia week commands the
attention of the world’s shipping
media. Exhibitors can take centre-stage
to promote product launches,
corporate developments and new
deals to a global audience.
... at the centre ofshipping media
attention.
For Posidonia week the shipping world
comes to you. Few events can match
this concentration of international
buyers. In 2010 the stands of more than
1,850 exhibitors attracted over 17,000
buyers from 76 maritime nations.
But it’s not all work!
Participating in Posidonia’s highly popular sports events is
the perfect start to the bustle of the show, providing great
networking opportunities.
Posidonia Shipsoccer Tournament
The five-a-side Posidonia Shipsoccer
Tournament was hugely popular at
Posidonia 2010, with 16 international
teams competing in front of an
enthusiastic crowd at the spectacular
Karaiskakis Stadium. 2012 will be the
third year of this competition.
Posidonia Cup
The Posidonia Cup yacht race is the keenly contested,
popular and exciting launch to Posidonia week. Organised
by Posidonia Exhibitions in association with the Hellenic
Offshore Racing Club, this will be the sixth year of the
event, once again exclusively sponsored by Lloyd’s
Register.
Posidonia exhibition space is in strong demand. Many long-established exhibitors have booked
their 2012 spaces and new exhibitors will be warmly welcomed. Early booking is strongly advised
for the best choice of location at the Metropolitan Expo Centre’s excellent exposure opportunities.
Ensure your participation now!
Sponsorship opportunities
Greek owners and their fleet
www.posidonia-events.com
Exhibition space allocation
A comprehensive list of sponsorship options is available at Posidonia 2012, which will assist you in
raising your company profile and enhancing awareness of your products and services.
As a Sponsor you can enjoy a selection of exposure opportunities, which will increase visibility of
your company name, brand, products and services and enable you to reach out to the members
of the global shipping industry.
Sponsorship opportunities include:
Posidonia Shipsoccer Tournament
Exhibitor bags
Shuttle buses
Visitor lanyards
Press office
Business Centre
And many more.
The carrying capacity of the Greek-controlled merchant fleet continues to rise underlining the
increasingly important role it has in ensuring trade continues to flow across the seas. Indeed,
Greeks remain world leaders in terms of cargo carrying capacity in the vital trade of commodities
in the energy and dry bulk sectors.
Though, in the wake of the world financial crisis, the number of ships on order at world shipyards
are down, the Greek portion continues to be high and at the beginning of spring 2011, just over
600 ships were contracted for Greek interests giving them a fleet all-told of 3,850 ships of a total
261.7m deadweight. It is estimated that over $50bn is committed to ship newbuilding projects as
the age of the Greek-controlled fleet continues to drop well below the world average.
The official Posidonia website will continually report on the
build-up to Posidonia 2012, provide useful exhibitor updates,
press information and information to maximise the effect of
your Posidonia participation. Banner advertising is available
as a component of exhibitors’ participation.
Posidonia 2010 Facts & Figures
2010 attendance1,858 exhibiting companies from 87 countries
21 National Pavilions
Countries and territories represented: Algeria, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Austria,
The Bahamas*, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belgium, Belize*, Brazil, British Virgin Islands, Bulgaria,
Cameroon, Canada, Cayman Islands*, China*, Colombia, Cook Islands, Croatia*, Cyprus*, Denmark*,
Dominican Republic, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France*, Germany, Ghana, Gibraltar, Greece,
Honduras, Hong Kong SAR, Iceland, India*, Indonesia, Iran, Isle of Man, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan*,
Republic of Korea*, Kuwait, Latvia, Liberia*, Lithuania, Malaysia, Malta*, Marshall Islands, Mexico,
Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands Antilles, The Netherlands*, Nigeria, Norway, Oman, Panama*,
Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania*, Russia, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saudi Arabia,
Senegal, Singapore*, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden*, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand,
Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey*, Tuvalu, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom*,
USA*, Venezuela, Vietnam.
* National pavilions.
Over 17.000 visitors from 76 countries
Visitors from the following countries and territories:
Albania, Algeria, Argentina, Aruba, Australia, Austria, The Bahamas, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria,
Canada, Cape Verde, Chile, China, Croatia, Cuba, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia,
Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, India, Iran, Ireland, Isle of Man, Israel, Italy, Jamaica,
Japan, Republic of Korea, Latvia, Lebanon, Libya, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia,
Malta, Marshall Islands, Mexico, Monaco, Netherlands Antilles, The Netherlands, Nigeria, Norway,
Oman, Pakistan, Panama, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia,
Serbia, Singapore, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Taiwan, Turkey,
Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Uruguay, USA, Venezuela.
89 industry sectors represented by professional visitors, comprising commercial, financial,
operational and technical interests.
More than 5.000 senior representatives of shipping companies from around the world attended
the exhibition.
Organisers: Posidonia Exhibitions SA4-6 Efplias Street, 185 37 Piraeus, Greece, Tel. +30 210 428 3608, Fax +30 210 428 3610
E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.posidonia-events.com
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REGIONAL SALES REPRESENTATIVES
International sales except those territories listed below:
Seatrade, UK, Tel. +44 1206 545121, Fax +44 1206 545190,
E-mail: [email protected]
For China, including Hong Kong and Taiwan: UBM Asia Ltd
Hong Kong, Tel. +852 2516 1612, Fax +852 3749 7347,
E-mail: [email protected]
For the United States of America and Canada:
UBM Live, USA
Tel. +1 609 759 4710, Fax +1 609 759 4774
E-mail: [email protected]
For Greece, Cyprus, Balkans, Russia, Ukraine
and Latin America, contact the Posidonia organisers direct.
The Posidonia 2012 ProgrammePosidonia Cup 2012: 1 June 2012
Posidonia Shipsoccer Tournament 2012: 3 June 2012
Posidonia Opening Ceremony: 4 June 2012 (by invitation only)
Posidonia 2012 Exhibition: 4-8 June 2012
Posidonia 2012 Supporting OrganisationsPosidonia is organised under the auspices of the Greek shipping community
Ministry of Maritime Affairs, Islands and Fisheries
Municipality of Piraeus
Hellenic Chamber of Shipping
And the five major associations representing Greek shipowner interests:
Union of Greek Shipowners
Greek Shipping Co-operation Committee
Hellenic Shortsea Shipowners’ Association
Association of Greek Passenger Shipping Companies
Union of Marine Enterprises