Your Gateway to the Global Shipping and Shipbuilding Industry
Welcome to HANSA.news, the leading maritime news platform that connects businesses in shipping, ports & offshore industries, and shipbuilding technology with a highly targeted B2B audience. Our digital channels provide powerful advertising solutions designed to help your brand reach the right professionals searching for Shipping Industry Advertising, Maritime Media Buying, and B2B Digital Marketing for maritime businesses.
With 1,000,000+ page views expected in 2025, HANSA.news is the ideal platform to boost your visibility in the global maritime industry.
Our Media & Advertising Opportunities
1. Website & Banner Advertising
Our platform HANSA.news attracts over 1 million page views per year. Place your B2B banner ads strategically on our website and benefit from high visibility.
2. Weekly Newsletter
Over 4,000 industry professionals receive our weekly HANSA.newsletter (Subscribe here). With an open rate of over 20% and a click-to-open rate of 11.5%, it is a highly effective channel to reach decision-makers.
3. Podcast & Advertorials
Leverage our biweekly podcast to showcase your company and products in an authentic way. Additionally, advertorials allow you to use storytelling to engage your audience.
4. Special Publications & Industry Reports
Exclusive studies, whitepapers, and special issues provide long-lasting exposure for your brand.
Digital Advertising Packages & Pricing
We offer flexible advertising packages tailored to your needs:
🚢 SLOW STEAMING – 3 Months (€3,900)
✔ Website: 3-month banner placement (600×125 px) – top position (shared rotation)
✔ Newsletter: 12 insertions over 3 months (600×125 px)
✔ 1 Advertorial (300 words + image + link) published on website, newsletter & LinkedIn
⚓ HALF POWER – 6 Months (€6,500)
✔ Website: 6-month banner placement (600×125 px) – top position (shared rotation)
✔ Newsletter: 24 insertions over 6 months (600×125 px)
✔ 2 Advertorials (300 words + image + link) published on website, newsletter & LinkedIn
🚀 FULL SPEED – 12 Months (€10,800)
✔ Website: 12-month banner placement (600×125 px) – top position (shared rotation)
✔ Newsletter: 50 insertions over 12 months (600×125 px)
✔ 4 Advertorials (300 words + image + link) published on website, newsletter & LinkedIn
Click here to visit our media page and download our media kit!
Key Industry Events & Trade Shows: Your Opportunity for Targeted Advertising
Many businesses search for Maritime Advertising & Marketing in connection with major industry events. We are present at leading shipping industry trade fairs, making HANSA.news the perfect platform to promote your brand before and during these key events:
SMM Hamburg, Germany – The world’s leading trade fair for the maritime industry. HANSA.news global is the official media partner of SMM and exclusive publisher of the daily trade fair newspaper ‘SMM Daily Newswire’ (sample). It is also the exclusive organiser of the ‘SMM Future Summit’ (event website) and the sole and leading media partner of the ‘Maritime Start-Up Night’ (event website). Through our sister publishing house ‘Mittler Report Verlag’, we are the exclusive media partner of the MS&D Conference (maritime security & defence) and sole contractual partner for the publication of the MS&D magazine (magazine website).
Nor-Shipping, Oslo, Norway – A key gathering for the global maritime community. HANSA.news global is the official media distribution partner of Nor-Shipping and is present on site. A special print edition of HANSA.news global entitled ‘Scandinavian Maritime Industry’ will be published to mark the 60th anniversary of Norshipping (link to the campaign page). As part of Nor-Shipping 2025, HANSA.news global is also a partner and sponsor of the ‘Marketing in Maritime (MiM)’ initiative and will be present at the initiative’s stand and at the Marketing in Maritime networking event
Posidonia, Athens, Greece – A premier global shipping event. HANSA.news global is the official media partner of POSIDONIA and works hand in hand with the organizer in marketing. A special print edition titled “Greek Shipping | POSIDONIA Edition” (link to the special edition) is regularly published for Posidonia. Over 5,000 copies are distributed at the event, with additional digital distribution via email to the POSIDONIA visitor database.
Marintec China, Shanghai – The leading shipbuilding trade fair in and for Asia. HANSA.news global and Marintec China have enjoyed a partnership for decades. HANSA has been the official media partner of Marintec since the start of the trade fair and HANSA regularly publishes a detailed special product in English and Mandarin for the trade fair. Since 2019, HANSA has published the special edition in the local language (mandarin) ‘HANSA – Ship Tech for China / 欧洲造船技术’ (link sample issue) The HANSA editorial team selects the most important articles and news for the Chinese market, providing KNOW-HOW from Europe and thus building a bridge to China. For advertising customers, this special offers an advertising medium especially for the Chinese market.
EUROPORT Rotterdam – the leading international exhibition for maritime sector, taking place in the world port city of Rotterdam. HANSA.news global is the official media partner of EUROPORT Rotterdam and EUROPORT Istanbul. As the main media partner, we publish exclusive exhibitor previews and are the sole sponsor of the ‘Rising Stars Pavilion’. As a sponsor, HANSA donates a prize money of 10,000 euros media budget for the winner of the ‘Rising Stars Award’. Of course, HANSA will be present on site with its own stand and will distribute a bonus print edition to all exhibitors at all stands.
Why is this important?
🔹 High search volumes on Google related to these events – Your ads appear exactly where your potential customers are looking.
🔹 Strategic ad placements before, during, and after events maximize your brand exposure.
🔹 Companies exhibiting at these events require additional marketing exposure – that’s where we come in!
Advertise Now & Reach Your Maritime Audience!
Leverage HANSA.news to successfully position your business in the maritime industry. Our digital platform ensures that your ads, advertorials, or banners reach decision-makers across the shipping sector.
📌 Get in touch today and let’s create the perfect advertising strategy for your business!
🔗 Request an offer & boost your brand in the maritime industry!
Contact:
Florian Visser
Commercial Publishing Director
Phone: +49-40-707080-311
Email: f.visser@hansa-online.de
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. Why should I advertise on HANSA.news?
HANSA.news is a leading maritime news platform with over 1 million page views per year, ensuring high visibility for your brand. Our audience consists of key decision-makers in the shipping industry, making it the perfect B2B advertising space.
2. Which advertising format is best for my business?
We offer banner ads, newsletter placements, advertorials, and podcast sponsorships. If you’re looking for brand awareness, banners work well. If you want to engage readers, advertorials are a great option.
3. Can I combine multiple advertising formats?
Yes! Many of our clients combine banner ads with newsletter placements or use advertorials for maximum impact. Our team can help create a customized package.
4. How do I book an advertising package?
Simply contact our sales team to discuss your needs. We will guide you through the booking process and provide all necessary details.
5. What are the payment options?
We offer flexible payment methods, including bank transfers and invoice-based payments. Full details are available upon request.
