Asia Pacific Maritime (APM), a trade fair and conference for the maritime industry in Asia, will take place from March 25 to 27 at the world-famous Marina Bay Sands hotel in Singapore.
The Asia Pacific Maritime (APM) trade fair and conference returns to Singapore from March 25 to 27. For the 19th edition, the organizer is expecting the largest edition of the trade fair to date at the world-famous Marina Bay Sands hotel. Under the motto “Future of Vessels, Solutions for Tomorrow”, APM 2026 aims to show how new energy sources and technological innovations are shaping the maritime industry and driving decarbonization.
Against the backdrop of stricter climate targets and increasing digitalization, the shipping industry is in a decisive phase of transformation. Energy issues are increasingly determining newbuilding specifications, fuel strategies, operations and investment decisions. This is precisely where APM 2026 comes in.
The exhibition will open with a keynote speech by Ang Wee Keong, Chief Executive of the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA). The exhibition space is already sold out: More than 700 exhibitors will present themselves in 18 country pavilions, spread across six exhibition halls. The focus is on solutions relating to alternative fuels, electric and hybrid drive systems, wind-assisted drives and other technologies for reducing emissions.
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Accompanying the exhibition, the conference will bring together almost 100 international speakers. The topics covered by the program range from future fuels and zero-emission ships to modern ship design, construction, retrofitting and repair, electric and hybrid drives, financing and insurance for the future fleet, maritime cyber security and autonomous and intelligent ships.
Chinese industrial equipment supplier Weichai is one of the long-standing exhibitors. The company has announced that its tenth appearance at APM will feature its most extensive trade fair presentation to date. Among other things, the focus will be on a tugboat from Pinnacle Marine that runs entirely on B100 biodiesel from renewable resources. The vessel recently completed a 1,000-hour sea trial. The certification ceremony will take place during the trade fair.
A particular focus of APM 2026 will be on electrification. Battery systems are seen as a short-term lever for reducing emissions, particularly in short-haul and port operations. Accordingly, numerous suppliers from the battery and electrical engineering sector will be presenting their solutions. In addition, an “Electric & Hybrid Consultation Lounge” will be set up for the first time, in which industry organizations and technology experts will offer practical advice on charging infrastructure, maritime battery systems and emission-free shipping.
Wind propulsion is also experiencing a renaissance. According to Clarksons, 89 ships worldwide were equipped with wind-assisted propulsion systems in December 2025. According to the International Windship Association, a further 130 units are currently under construction and are due to be delivered by 2028. Against this backdrop, several exhibitors will be presenting rotor sails, wing sails and other wind-based propulsion solutions for ocean-going shipping at APM 2026.
The conference program aims to translate technological dynamics into measurable progress. Keynotes and panel discussions will focus on Asia’s role in setting global standards, digital transformation and the question of which technology and fuel strategies can create long-term competitive advantages. The focus is less on vision and more on concrete implementation.
With its broad thematic approach, Asia Pacific Maritime 2026 is once again positioning itself as a central platform for exchange on the future of the maritime industry in Asia and beyond.
