Nor-Shipping has confirmed that its 60^th anniversary programme, which ran from 2-6 June in Oslo and Lillestrøm, broke all previous records for the event week.

More, more, more

Total visitor numbers were up an impressive 23%, to 63,698 (from 51,948 in 2023), while greater global engagement saw a 24% rise in visiting countries (with decision makers gathering from 104 nations). The number of national pavilions climbed an eye-catching 31%, anchored by major presences from leading clusters such as India, China and Germany.

In addition, the number of exhibiting companies accelerated past the 1,000 mark (1,012 – a 13% increase), with 15% more exhibition space filled (23,761m2) compared to Nor-Shipping 2023. Demand was so high, in fact, that organisers expanded the available area to include the second floor of Hall D, christened the Upper Deck, for the first time. In all, exhibitors represented 50 different counties (an 11% boost), with a 38% larger conference and seminar programme.

Nor-Shipping Director Sidsel Norvik describes the 2025 event as “a simply unforgettable week.”

Future-Proof event

She comments: “We may not have been blessed with the same weather as we had in 2023, but that certainly did nothing to dampen the spirits of our amazing exhibitors, visitors and speakers. There was a huge buzz in the halls, with consistently packed stands, and the activity programme – featuring new initiatives such as Ocean Invest and the LNG Conference – really did have something for everyone looking to unlock sustainable ocean business success.

“The fact that this was our 60^th was obviously noteworthy, but the excitement, engagement and innovations on show demonstrated that the focus was firmly on the future. As underlined by our popular #Future-Proof theme. I’d just like to thank all our participants for playing their part in making this the best Nor-Shipping ever. We can’t wait to welcome everyone ‘home’ again at Nor-Shipping 2027. See you there!”

Partner progress

As well as the scale of participation across the week, Nor-Shipping 2025 also recruited more Partners than ever before, including fresh international names such as ADNOC, Noatum Maritime, Emirates, Lucid Motors, UArctic and AET.

Nor-Shipping 2027 will take place on 7-11 June 2027.