Italy is a country of maritime vocation par excellence and the third largest blue economy in Europe.

Plans for the construction of a 10-hectare fishing port is expected to provide logistics support to commercial fishing fleets and related port activities.

Japan’s greenhouse gas reduction strategy creates business opportunities for U.S. firms with cutting-edge marine technologies.

Saudi Arabia’s National Transport and Logistics strategy outlines plans to expand the capacity of the kingdom’s maritime sector. 

U.S. exporters should seek opportunities in China’s new “blue economy,” consisting of marine transportation, marine biomedicine, and seawater utilization.

China’s heightened living standards has led to increasing demand for luxurious consumer goods. China’s pleasure boat industry is “set to sail.” 

Vietnam is a promising market for ocean industry with a seaport system of 286 terminals and coastline length of over 3260 km.

Singapore’s Mega Port is positioned as a Global Transshipment Hub among ASEAN countries. 

The Government of Uruguay extended the concession of Montevideo’s port container terminal to the Belgium company Katoen Natie, until the year 2080.

U.S. companies that provide essential infrastructure and smart port technology are encouraged to consider the Uruguay market. 

Don’t Miss the Boat: U.S. suppliers could capitalize on Italian stimulus spending on port infrastructure.

The Government of India has allocated $83.2b for infrastructure creating new export opportunities in airports and ports development.

The Port of Manzanillo presents potential for the capture and treatment of traffic and functionalities by 2045.

The UK Ministry of Defense is seeking innovative autonomous underwater sensors to better understand potential capabilities of underwater autonomous vehicles.

Spain leads Europe in smart technology for the transport and logistics sector.