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As the world’s leading trade fair and conference event for the maritime industry, SMM 2024 will bring together about 40,000 participants from over 120 countries. Held 3rd to 6th September in Hamburg, the event serves as a unique platform for business, the exchange of ideas and cooperation. Claus Ulrich Selbach, Business Unit Director Maritime & Technology Exhibitions, Hamburg Messe und Congress explained more to Inside Marine.

For over 200 years, Royal Bodewes has built vessels that represent innovation and quality, specialising in the design and delivery of general cargo, cement carrier and customised ships. Business Development Managers Martijn Beunk and Gerhard Drenth discussed the company’s sustainable shipbuilding and tailored service. Report by Antonia Cole.

The Andinave Group is Ecuador’s largest integrated bulk cargo logistics operator and a vital pillar of the nation’s economy. With nine companies under its umbrella, Andinave manages a seamless port-to-client system that is the envy of South America’s west coast. Andinave’s CEO Alfredo Ochoa spoke to Andy Probert about the company’s emergence as an industry-leading innovator.

Following the announcement of the Inverness and Cromarty Firth Green Freeport, the Port of Inverness has been busy implementing several key onshore renewable schemes. CEO Sinclair Browne divulged more, in an exclusive interview with Inside Marine. Report by Imogen Ward. 

The UNITED GROUP consists of four companies: United Heavy Lift, United Wind Logistics, United Engineering Solutions and United Heavy Transport. The individual divisions combine to deliver comprehensive maritime transport solutions. Managing Director Andreas Rolner discussed new vessels and future plans, in conversation with Antonia Cole.

MIT (Marine & Industrial Transmissions Ltd) is the prime supplier of new units, spares and servicing for marine gears, power-shift transmissions and associated driveline and propulsion systems. The company has been successfully serving the marine and industrial sectors for the last 50 years. Hannah Barnett looked back at half a century of success with Finance Director Peter Fenton.

Following years of successful operation led by dedicated management, CMW Foundries has been passed on to the second generation and is eager to grow. Commercial Director Manuel Mendes revealed what this means for the casting specialist, during an in-depth interview with Inside Marine. Report by Imogen Ward. 

A designer and manufacturer of precision performance propellers, stern gear and propulsion products, Teignbridge Propellers offers optimised solutions for motor yachts, fast patrol boats, super yachts and tankers. Managing Director Mark Phare discussed expansion and specialised technology, in conversation with Antonia Cole.

St. Vincent and the Grenadines Port Authority was founded by an act of parliament in 1979. Operations began with the manual processing of cargo, before a dedicated terminal was built in the 1990s. The business expanded to include a purpose-built cruise terminal in the capital Kingstown. With another port under construction, CEO Carl James explained more to Hannah Barnett.

Seachef Hospitality Services is one of the world’s leading providers of integrated maritime hospitality management. The company’s comprehensive services cater to the needs of seafarers and ship owners alike, while also keeping crew wellbeing and cost efficiency in balance. Managing Director Yannis Petrakis explained more to Hannah Barnett.