HEMEXPO Completed Business Mission to Spanish Shipyards
The Greek maritime delegation visited eight shipyards across Northern Spain to explore new cooperation opportunities.
Updated on Sept. 30, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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Representatives from nine Greek marine equipment companies concluded a five-day business mission to Northern Spain. The tour spanned more than 1,000 kilometers and included meetings at eight major shipyards.
Why it matters
The mission sought to strengthen the footprint of Greek marine equipment manufacturers within the Spanish shipbuilding sector. Navantia has already initiated non-disclosure agreements with Greek partners to explore specific production cooperation.
The delegation visited eight shipyards across a 1,000-kilometer route over five days. Nine Greek companies participated in the mission to explore supply chain integration.
The players
HEMEXPO
This trade association represents Greek marine equipment manufacturers and promotes the industry internationally.
Navantia
This state-owned Spanish shipbuilding company is currently constructing F-110 frigates for the Spanish Navy.
ACLUNAGA
This maritime cluster organization facilitates industry networking and cooperation within the Galicia region.
The details
Delegates met with management, procurement, and commercial teams at facilities including Metalships & Docks, Armon, Freire, Nodosa, Navantia, Gondan, Astander, and Zamakona. The trip specifically focused on engaging with ongoing newbuilding programs that extend into future years.
Timeline
HEMEXPO has conducted an internationalisation programme since 2014.
The business mission occurred from September 21 to September 25, 2026.
Market Landscape
This mission represents a strategic expansion of the HEMEXPO internationalisation programme established in 2014. By integrating Greek equipment into Spanish newbuilding programs, participating firms aim to capture greater market share in the European shipbuilding sector.
The potential cooperation between Greek suppliers and Spanish shipyards could streamline production timelines for future naval and commercial vessels. For the industry, this may result in more competitive equipment pricing and more efficient supply chain logistics.
The takeaway
Cross-border collaborations in specialized manufacturing can reduce reliance on single-source suppliers for major shipbuilders. Companies looking to scale should monitor how these partnerships influence standard procurement practices in European shipbuilding hubs.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Hellenic Shipping News.
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