Reflections on Europort 2019 — Special Ships, Smart Solutions

This week we returned from Europort 2019 in Rotterdam — one of the world’s most important gatherings for the maritime and offshore sectors. Under the theme “Special Ships, Smart Solutions”, the fair was packed with energy, innovation, and opportunities.

What Made This Year Special

• Strong thematic focus on smart technology, renewables, green shipping, and evolving operational efficiency. Europort 2019 included a wide range of conferences and masterclasses around topics like marine solutions for offshore renewable energy, digitalization, vessel propulsion, ship-port integration, and short-sea shipping optimization.

• Young professionals & talent streams were a clear priority. Events like the YoungEuroport programme, student pitches, CareerLab, and networking for emerging maritime specialists gave the show much more than just displays — they gave it a sense of future.

• Greek participation was particularly strong this year via Hemexpo, with Valiadis among the companies represented — a chance to highlight what we do, meet partners, and see how “smart solutions” are being deployed across the sector.

Reflections & Takeaways

Participating in Europort 2019 reminded us why it matters: steady advances in maritime tech are no longer distant goals, but practical necessities. Whether it’s greener ship designs, smarter propulsion systems, or advances in vessel equipment, the marketplace is moving fast.

We were glad to share our innovations, our experience, and our perspective with visitors and exhibitors from across the globe. Events like this reaffirm our commitment: to deliver solutions that are not only reliable, but forward-looking.