English 
Русский Marintec China 2027
- Dates
- Venue
- Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC)
- City
- Shanghai, China
- Industry
- Maritime
- Official website
- www.marintecchina.com
Marintec China takes place at Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC) in Shanghai from 30 November to 3 December 2027. International maritime, shipbuilding and offshore technology.
What the fair covers
Shipping, port technology and maritime services are the focus. International maritime, shipbuilding and offshore technology. That shapes both the exhibitor mix and the questions worth preparing before you arrive.
Dates, venue and getting there
The fair runs from 30 November to 3 December 2027 at Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC) in Shanghai. It runs for 4 days, which is usually enough to cover several product areas without rushing. Shanghai hosts more international trade fairs than any other city in China, and its two main venues sit on opposite sides of the city. Check which one your fair uses before booking a hotel, because crossing Shanghai in exhibition traffic can take well over an hour. The metro is extensive and almost always faster than a taxi during fair weeks.
Planning your visit
Vehicle and transport fairs combine finished products with the supply chain behind them, which is useful if you are sourcing components rather than buying whole units. Buyers typically split their time between headline exhibits and the component halls, where the commercial conversations actually happen. For Marintec China, that means preparing ahead of the November dates and arriving with a target list of stands.
Language and interpreting support
Most exhibitors are Chinese manufacturers, and while larger stands often have English speaking sales staff, that is not something to rely on across a whole venue. English tends to run out exactly where it matters most, once a conversation moves to specifications, tolerances, materials and pricing terms. Buyers working with an interpreter generally cover more ground in a day, because they can negotiate directly rather than through a phone app. An interpreter already working in Shanghai saves further time simply by knowing the venue and how to move around it.
After the fair
Transport products carry heavy regulatory and certification requirements that vary sharply by market. Confirm early what approvals a supplier already holds and what documentation exists, since retrofitting compliance is expensive. Factory audits are common before committing to a supply relationship.
Frequently asked questions
When and where does Marintec China take place?
It runs from 30 November to 3 December 2027 at Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC) in Shanghai. Confirm the dates against the organiser's official site before booking travel.
What is shown at the fair?
Shipping, port technology and maritime services are the focus. International maritime, shipbuilding and offshore technology.
How much time should I allow?
It runs for 4 days, which is usually enough to cover several product areas without rushing. Planning a route through the halls in advance makes a noticeable difference to how much you get done.
Will I need an interpreter?
Most exhibitors are Chinese manufacturers, and while larger stands often have English speaking sales staff, that is not something to rely on across a whole venue. English tends to run out exactly where it matters most, once a conversation moves to specifications, tolerances, materials and pricing terms. Buyers working with an interpreter generally cover more ground in a day, because they can negotiate directly rather than through a phone app.
What happens after the fair?
Transport products carry heavy regulatory and certification requirements that vary sharply by market. Confirm early what approvals a supplier already holds and what documentation exists, since retrofitting compliance is expensive. Factory audits are common before committing to a supply relationship.
Where do I find official information and registration?
The organiser's official site (www.marintecchina.com) is the primary source for dates, visitor registration and the exhibitor list. Registering before you travel is worth doing, as it saves queueing at the counters on the first day.