Posidonia 2014

2-6 June 2014Metropolitan Expo

Athens, Greece

It's a great deal

Welcome to Posidonia 2014Once again the Greek shipowners will welcome the international shipping

community to Posidonia for five days of business, debate and social

gatherings. Few events can match this concentration of international buyers.

In 2012 the stands of more than 1,870 exhibitors attracted over 18,500

buyers from 92 countries.

For over 40 years this largest gathering in the shipping calendar has

provided unique access to Greek and international shipowners and buyers.

In its new home at the Metropolitan Expo, Posidonia again opens the door

to global opportunity. Welcome!

‘Posidonia has laid the foundations fornumerous business transactions providingdirect contact with shipowners and themaritime community in general. Technavastrongly believes that Greek shipping andPosidonia lead the way for future developmentand growth’.

Stella TomazosManaging Director, Technava

Great deals done...Posidonia week is renowned for deals done in the

exhibition. Be ready for technical and commercial buyers

keen to discuss products and services for their operations.

‘A third of the ships currently being built are forGreek shipowners. They are building modernships and are pioneers with new technologies,using newly designed engines. The Greeks arethe first to use equipment like our new low-speed engines using green shippingtechnologies.’

Dimitris VlantosMAN Diesel & Turbo Hellas Ltd

A great deal

Great returnsMany exhibitors return to Posidonia to renew friendships,

open new opportunities and to network with the Greek and

international shipping community. But the solid business

case for exhibiting is the common theme. Exhibiting brings

direct returns in business done during and after Posidonia.

‘This is my third Posidonia. This venue is of highstandard and there has been a lot of traffic.The stand has been busy and we see the peoplevisiting have come more organised and havecome to do business.’

Francois TeissierBV Hellenic & Black Sea Region

Free entry in the official exhibition catalogue

and company profile in English

Free listing on the Posidonia website in the

exhibiting companies section with a link to

the exhibitor’s website

Free visitor invitations for exhibitors to send

to their clients and contacts

No registration fees

No sub-exhibitor fees

Visitor entrance without charge

Free parking

One official exhibition catalogue for each

exhibitor

...and a great deal for exhibitorsThe Posidonia Exhibitor value package ensures successful participation in theexhibition without the extra costs commonly incurred at many events:

...of the world’s largest fleetThe massive renewal of the Greek fleet continues witha multi-billion dollar upgrade that will see the averageage of the oceangoing Greek fleet dropping to near 10years. The orderbook topped 110 units in 2012 worthnear $7bn. In all, at the beginning of 2013 over 80 Greekcompanies had some 370 ships of over 32m dwt onorder. This includes 40 gas carriers, ranging in size fromthe largest membrane-type LNG carriers down to nichemarket LPG carriers, giving Greek shipowners control of46% of the LNG orderbook in December 2012.

Posidonia 2014 is the opportunity for all players inworld shipping to meet and review challenges,opportunities, trends and innovations with theoperators of more than 4,000 vessels approaching260m tonnes carrying capacity - and increasing.

''Economic, environmental andtechnological challenges are shapingthe shipping industry of the 21stcentury. I have said that Greek ownersare determined to play a leading rolein the international league of‘tomorrow’ and at Posidonia we lookforward to engaging with ourinternational partners and friends inan exciting forward-looking agenda,in the exhibition, debates and socialgatherings. On behalf of the Union of GreekShipowners and the entire Greekshipping community I extend a warminvitation to Posidonia 2014''.

Theodore VeniamisPresident, Union of Greek Shipowners

Sponsored and supported bythe Greek shipping communityPosidonia is where the Greek shipping communitycomes together under the auspices of the Greekshipping establishment:

Ministry of Shipping, Maritime Affairs and the Aegean

Municipality of Piraeus

Hellenic Chamber of Shipping

And the four major associations representing Greekshipowner interests:

Union of Greek Shipowners

Greek Shipping Co-operation Committee

Hellenic Shortsea Shipowners Association

Association of Passenger Shipping Companies

Meet the ownersThe Greek fleet continues as the largest under thecontrol of any single group of nationals, with Posidoniathe top marketplace for suppliers of ships’ equipmentand shipping-related services. As always, theexhibition will be strongly attended by the Greekowners and their technical and operationsmanagement, refurbishing and expanding their fleets.

In 2012 Posidonia relocated to the exciting Metropolitan Expo Centre within the Athens

International Airport complex. The largest exhibition venue in Greece, this state of the art

exhibition and conference centre provides a flexible and functional environment for

Posidonia and its exhibitors and visitors:

Over 100.000 sq. m. of parking space

Easy access by metro, by bus, by suburban railway and by car

Conference, seminar and meeting rooms

State of the art technical facilities

Exhibition area on one level, facilitating the flow of visitors

Two luxury restaurants, seven coffee shops inside the halls and mini market

International safety standards, medical centre

ATMs

Press Office

Business Centre

Taxi services

Monitors with itinerary for Airport, Metro and Suburban transport

World class venue

The spirit of PosidoniaIn the spirit of Posidonia, the business of making

new contacts, greeting old friends and opening

opportunities is a genuine pleasure, with renowned

hospitality extended by your Greek hosts.

A great deal of attention Posidonia week commands the attention of the world’s

shipping media. The press room buzzes with show

news, industry announcements and interviews with

leading shipping personalities. Exhibitors promote

product launches, corporate developments and new

deals to a global audience.

The popular 2012 programme of main conference sessions,focused workshops and seminars will be developed at Posidonia2014. Chaired by industry leaders, there will be lively discussionand debate on issues, challenges and opportunities facing theindustry.

Posidonia 2014 will again host the TradeWinds ShipownersForum at the Posidonia Conference Hall on Tuesday 3 June.

Extended conference,seminars and technicalworkshops

Work hard, play harder! The social side of Posidonia includes two highly popular sporting events that play to

the competitive spirit of the shipping community.

Organised by Posidonia Exhibitions in association with the Hellenic Offshore Racing

Club, the 7th Posidonia Cup inshore yacht race gets Posidonia week off to a flying

start on 30 May in Faliron Bay.

The hugely popular five-a-side Posidonia Shipsoccer Tournament fielded 24

international teams in 2012. On 1st June an enthusiastic crowd at the spectacular

Karaiskakis Stadium will cheer the fourth event of this competition.

Insider advertising!Promote your company, products and services throughcost-effective advertising to Posidonia’s multi-billiondollar buyers. Discuss your plans with the organisers.

Advertising opportunities include:

Posidonia Catalogue

Posidonia Website

Exhibitor’s News Promo Distribution

Large scale wall spaces inside the exhibition halls

Exhibition halls floor graphics

Sponsorship opportunitiesThere are many innovative ways to raise your companyprofile at Posidonia 2014 and to communicate yourmessage to its international audience. Contact theorganisers to discuss the best package. Sponsorshipopportunities include:

Posidonia Shipsoccer Tournament

Exhibitor bags

Shuttle buses

Press office

Business Centre

And many more.

2014 exhibition space is in strong demand Many long-established exhibitors plan their

Posidonia participation well ahead. With space now

in strong demand, early booking is strongly advised

for the best choice of location at the Metropolitan

Expo Centre’s excellent exposure opportunities.

Book your space now!

E X H I B I T I O N A R E A

Total gross space (sq. m.): 35,000

E X H I B I T O R S

Total number of principal exhibiting companies: 1,870

Domestic companies: 312

International companies (from 87 countries): 1,558

National Participations: 20

Countries and Territories represented at Posidonia 2012: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas*, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belgium, Belize*, Brazil*, BritishVirgin Islands, Bulgaria, Canada, Cayman Islands*, Chile, China*, Colombia, Croatia, Cyprus*,Denmark*, Dominican Republic, Estonia, F.Y.R.O.M., Finland, France, Germany, Ghana,Gibraltar, Greece, Hong Kong SAR, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Isle of Man, Israel, Italy,Ivory Coast, Japan*, Kenya, Kiribati, Republic of Korea*, Kuwait, Latvia, Lebanon, Liberia*,Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Malaysia, Malta*, Marshall Islands, Mauritius, Mexico, Montenegro,Morocco, Netherlands Antilles, The Netherlands*, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway*, Oman,Panama*, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania*, Russia, Senegal, Serbia,Singapore*, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden*, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Trinidadand Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey*, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom*, Uruguay,USA*, Vietnam.

* National Participations

V I S I T O R S

Total number of visitors: 18,547

Number of countries represented: 92

Countries and Territories represented at Posidonia 2012: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Argentina, Aruba, Australia,Austria, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria,Canada, Chile, China, Cook Islands, Croatia, Cuba, Cyprus,Denmark, Dominican Republic, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France,Georgia, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Greenland, Grenada,Hong Kong SAR, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iran,Ireland, Isle of Man, Israel, Italy, Japan, Republic of Korea,Kuwait, Latvia, Lebanon, Liberia, Libya, Lithuania, Luxembourg,Malaysia, Malta, Marshall Islands, Mauritius, Mexico, Monaco,Montenegro, Morocco, The Netherlands, Nigeria, Norway,Oman, Pakistan, Panama, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar,Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Seychelles, Singapore,Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,Syria, Taiwan, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates,United Kingdom, Uruguay, USA, Venezuela, Vietnam.

Posidonia 2012-the numbers!

The Posidonia Coordinating Committee

Chairman: John C. Lyras, Past President of the Union of Greek Shipowners and currently member of its Board

Members: George A. Gratsos, President, Hellenic Chamber of Shipping

Theodore E. Veniamis, President, Union of Greek Shipowners

Haralambos J. Fafalios, Chairman, Greek Shipping Co-operation Committee

Themistocles Th. Vokos, Chairman, Posidonia Exhibitions SA

Organisers: Posidonia Exhibitions SA4-6 Efplias Street, 185 37 Piraeus, Greece, Tel. +30 210 428 3608, Fax +30 210 428 3610E-mail: posidonia@posidonia-events.com Website: www.posidonia-events.com

The International Shipping Exhibition

REGIONAL SALES REPRESENTATIVES

For the United States of America and Canada: UBM Live, USA Tel. + 1 609 759 4742, Fax + 1 609 759 4772E-mail: Richard.Regan@ubm.comContact: Mr Richard Regan

For Greece, Cyprus, Turkey, Sweden, Balkans and Latin Americacontact the Posidonia organisers direct: Tel. + 30 210 4283 608, Fax + 30 210 4283 610E-mail: posidonia@posidonia-events.com

International sales except those territories listed below:Seatrade Communications Ltd, UKTel. + 44 1206 545121, Fax + 44 1206 545190 E-mail: sales@seatrade-global.comContact: Mrs Marie Witts, Mr Chris Adams

For China, including Hong Kong and Taiwan: UBM Asia Ltd, Hong KongTel. + 852 2516 1612, Fax + 852 3749 7347E-mail: Stella.Fung@ubm.comContact: Mrs Stella Fung

The Posidonia 2014 ProgrammePosidonia Cup 2014: 30 May 2014

Posidonia Shipsoccer Tournament 2014: 1 June 2014

Posidonia Opening Ceremony: 2 June 2014 (by invitation only)

Posidonia 2014 Exhibition: 2-6 June 2014