# SMM maritime trade fair in Hamburg > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/smm-maritime-trade-fair-in-hamburg > Updated: 2026-08-31T14:04:19.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 2. The SMM (Shipbuilding, Machinery and Marine Technology) trade fair in Hamburg serves as a major international hub for the maritime industry, featuring thousands of exhibitors and participants from around the world. Regional delegations are utilizing the event to showcase local expertise and innovation. A delegation from the Rotterdam and South Holland regions is participating to connect Dutch maritime innovators—specializing in areas such as cleaner shipping technologies and future ship design—with global investors and partners. Similarly, approximately twenty companies from the Algeciras port community are attending to highlight services in the Strait of Gibraltar region, including naval repairs and bunkering. A key focus for the Algeciras delegation is the port’s role as a ‘green energy hub’ and its capacity for supplying low-carbon transition fuels. The trade fair's current themes emphasize maritime security, supply chain resilience, and transport decarbonization. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-31: Port of Algeciras companies attend SMM Hamburg trade fair Twenty companies from the Port of Algeciras are attending the SMM Hamburg fair to promote maritime services and the port's status as a leading European hub for low-carbon transition fuels. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/port-of-algeciras-companies-attend-smm-hamburg-trade-fair ### 2026-08-25: SMM maritime trade fair to convene in Hamburg with Rotterdam innovation delegation The SMM maritime trade fair in Hamburg will host 50,000 participants, featuring a Dutch delegation of 17 Rotterdam-based innovators seeking global partnerships in shipping technology. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rotterdam-maritime-delegation-to-attend-smm-trade-fair-in-hamburg --- Cite as: SMM maritime trade fair in Hamburg. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/smm-maritime-trade-fair-in-hamburg