Inland shipping converges in early June at Evenementenhal Gorinchem for a compact showcase of hull design, propulsion and logistics solutions. The fair concentrates supplier demonstrations and commercial meetings over three intense afternoon-to-evening days.
Dates and venue for Maritime Industry Gorinchem 2026
Maritime Industry Gorinchem 2026 runs from June 2 to 4, 2026 at Evenementenhal Gorinchem. The venue address is Franklinweg 2, 4207 HZ Gorinchem. Opening hours are 13:00 to 21:00 across all three days, aligning exhibitor demos with convenient meeting slots.
Key figures and event format
The 2026 edition marks the 20th anniversary of the trade fair. Attendance surpasses 9,000 visitors and 350 exhibitors, and the organizer reports that 90 percent of the exhibition floor is already booked. The format emphasizes product displays and direct buyer-supplier conversations.
Sectors and exhibitor profile at Gorinchem
Exhibitors cover shipyards, equipment manufacturers, propulsion and automation suppliers, plus providers of spare parts and system integrations for inland vessels. The visitor profile is mainly technical and commercial decision makers, making the event suitable for technical demonstrations and procurement discussions.
How to plan B2B outreach at Maritime Industry Gorinchem 2026
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Target list and segmentation. Build a shortlist of priority exhibitors and buyers by system category and procurement potential.
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Schedule meetings in advance. Use the Easyfairs app and Smart Badge to invite contacts and lock meeting slots. Block 30-minute demo windows and allow buffer time for follow-up conversations.
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Prepare technical collateral. Bring concise data sheets on consumption, maintenance intervals and compliance certificates. Technical buyers respond to quantified claims and clear specification comparisons.
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Demo rhythm and commercial script. Keep demonstrations tight: problem brief, concrete solution and a next step. Offer a pilot proposal or site visit as a clear conversion path.
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Follow-up workflow. Prioritize leads and deliver tailored offers within 48 hours. A precise technical proposal and a proposed timetable speed decision making.
Networking tools and onsite options
The event uses Easyfairs features such as EasyGo, the Easyfairs app and the Smart Badge to manage invitations and contacts. Planning meetings through these tools shortens the time to convert on-stand conversations into formal negotiations.
Closing note and official link
The twentieth Maritime Industry fair in Gorinchem gathers core suppliers and fleet buyers in inland navigation. Prepare targeted demos, secure meeting slots via the event tools and prioritise fast, technical follow-up to turn leads into orders. Find practical details and ticket options at http://www.maritime-industry.nl/en
