Fraunhofer Center for Maritime Logistics and Services
Smart Production. Smart Shipping. Smart Ports.
Fraunhofer research is shaping maritime transformation. At SMM 2026, the Waterborne research group will showcase solutions for a digital, sustainable, and competitive shipping industry.
The maritime industry is facing profound changes. Decarbonization, digitalization, automation, and new demands for resilience and competitiveness are shaping the development of shipping, ports, shipyards, and maritime supply chains. There is a need for solutions that combine technological innovation with practical applicability. At the same time, the demand is growing for integrated approaches that bring together environmental, economic, and operational goals.
At SMM 2026, the Fraunhofer Gesellschaft will present a broad spectrum of such solutions. Four institutes will demonstrate how application-oriented research contributes to making maritime systems more efficient, sustainable, and future-proof. The exhibits range from intelligent ship navigation and AI-supported assistance systems to simulations and testing technologies, as well as robotics for shipbuilding and innovative laser and joining processes.