Ship&Offshore | Ausgabe 05/2018
Trend indicator SMM
Every two years in late summer, the international maritime industry is expectantly looking forward to Hamburg, where this year the 28th SMM will open its doors in early September. Visitors to the leading maritime trade fair not only expect important information about latest technological trends and products, but also a picture of the current mood in the industry. The maritime market environment prior to this SMM is characterised by a variety of challenges: overcapacity and price wars are still on the agenda and increasing protectionist tendencies and the threat of trade conflicts are exacerbating the situation....