Exhibition Information

About The Event

Europort Istanbul, an international exhibition for the maritime industry, including shipbuilding, shipping and marine equipment, has been held every two years since and has been widely meeting platform by industry professionals from Turkey and abroad as a venue for announcing new products, conducting business negotiations with customers, finding new partners, and building industry networks.

The event takes place from 4 to 6 November at the Yenikapı Expo Center in Istanbul. The exhibition covers an area of 11,500 m² and hosts over 300 national and international exhibitors, including country pavilions; The Netherland , China, Poland, Africa and attracts over 7,000 industry professionals.

About The Turkish Maritime Sector

Geographically positioned at the crossroads of Europe, Central Asia, and the Middle East, Istanbul is the beating heart of Türkiye’s maritime industry. The greater region Tuzla, Yalova and Kocaeli - is the most diverse and capable shipbuilding clusters area .

Turkish Maritime sector is to over 85 active shipyards have earned global recognition for their flexibility, engineering competence, and competitive delivery times.

Wide spectrum of vessel types, including tankers, Ro-Ro vessels, passenger ferries, fishing boats, tugs and workboats, naval and patrol ships, heavy-lift and offshore support vessels, bulk and container carriers and superyachts.

In recent years, there has been a notable rise in specialized and environmentally friendly projects such as hybrid-powered vessels and LNG-fueled ships.

While the industry operates in a competitive global environment, Turkish shipyards continue to maintain strong activity levels supported by a steady flow of repair, conversion and retrofitting contracts.

Thanks to this extensive infrastructure and expertise, Istanbul continues to reinforce its role in bridging continents as one of the most dynamic maritime hubs.

Book Your Stay Near the Venue

Europort İstanbul 2026 is taking place at the Yenikapı Expo Center. To make your visit more convenient, you can use HotelMap to view nearby hotels, compare live rates and availability, and book your preferred accommodation. Many hotels are located around 7-10 minutes from the exhibition area.

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