Europort Istanbul 4-6 Kasım 2026

About The Event

From 4 to 6 November 2026, Europort Istanbul will again open doors at the Yenikapı Expo Center in Istanbul. Since many years Europort Istanbul has been the premier international business platform to connect Turkish and overseas shipbuilders, shipping companies, maritime authorities and equipment and service providers. This year, the event will host 300 exhibiting companies from more than 30 countries, dedicated pavilions from The Netherlands, China, Poland and Africa and is expected to welcome around 7,000 visitors from around the world.

About The Turkish Maritime Sector

Geographically positioned at the crossroads of Europe, Central Asia, and the Middle East, Istanbul is the beating heart of Türkiye’s maritime industry. The wider region encompassing Tuzla, Yalova, and Kocaeli forms one of the world's most diverse, versatile, and capable shipbuilding clusters.

The Turkish maritime sector boasts over 85 active shipyards that have earned global recognition for their operational flexibility, high engineering competence, and competitive delivery times. Turkish shipyards deliver a wide spectrum of vessel types, including tankers, RoRo vessels, passenger ferries, fishing boats, tugs, workboats, naval and patrol ships, heavy lift and offshore support vessels, bulk and container carriers, and superyachts.

In recent years, there has been a notable rise in specialized, environmentally friendly projects, such as hybrid powered vessels and LNG fueled ships. While operating in a highly competitive global market, Turkish shipyards maintain strong activity levels, continuously supported by a steady flow of high value repair, conversion, and retrofitting contracts. Thanks to this extensive infrastructure and expertise, Istanbul continues to reinforce its role as one of the world's most dynamic maritime hubs bridging continents.