- The SMM Maritime Industry Report 2025 indicates rising optimism, with a Maritime Industry Score of 50.5 points reflecting strong investment confidence.
- Shipyards and suppliers show the highest optimism, driven by demand for sustainable technologies and digital transformation.
- Around 60% of participants expect growing pressure to enhance fleet energy efficiency, with AI and data-driven solutions gaining importance.
- Nearly half of shipowners plan to order newbuilds by 2026, signaling strong investment momentum ahead of SMM 2026 in Hamburg.
The global maritime industry is entering a new phase of optimism, with shipowners and shipyards planning significant investments in efficiency, artificial intelligence, and fleet modernization. Despite ongoing challenges such as labor shortages and rising energy costs, the latest findings reflect a confident outlook across the sector. According to the recently published SMM Maritime Industry Report (MIR), the industry’s investment readiness and focus on innovation remain at record levels ahead of SMM 2026 in Hamburg.
The SMM Maritime Industry Report 2025 highlights a clear upward trend in confidence among shipowners, shipyards, and suppliers. The overall Maritime Industry Score reached 50.5 points, signaling an optimistic mood across the market. Shipyards reported their highest score since the survey began, while suppliers maintained strong performance levels. Sustainability and digital transformation continue to dominate investment priorities, with six out of ten respondents feeling increasing pressure to modernize fleets for better energy efficiency. Demand for AI and data-driven solutions has risen sharply, alongside plans for new vessel orders—nearly half of shipowners expect to invest in newbuilds by 2026. These trends underline the maritime sector’s resilience and forward-looking approach, as the industry prepares to showcase its advancements at SMM 2026 in Hamburg.
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