All Market Intelligence articles – Page 9
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PolandPolish builders look beyond Europe amid declining demand
Confronted with declining demand in western and northern Europe, Polish builders are increasingly looking to North America and Asia to drive export growth
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NorwayNorwegian market navigates global uncertainties
Industry association Norboat reports a challenging but stabilising market
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NetherlandsDutch boating market shows resilience amid changing demand
Stellar infrastructure fuels boating boom
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ItalyItalian yacht market shows stability amid regulatory challenges for smaller builders
Industry in holding pattern, with big-boat sector resilient
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GreecePolicy reforms boost growth in Greek charter market
The government’s “e-Charter Permission” platform simplifies the process for foreign-flagged luxury yachts
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FranceFrench boating market navigates turbulent waters
The industry faces headwinds amid hope for revival
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NewsFinnish boating sector shows signs of recovery, reports Finnboat
Boat registrations and show attendance rise, suggesting a market rebound in Finland
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ArticleFlat sales and rising costs test marine sector
With new boat sales subdued, unsold stock mounting and value-conscious buyers reshaping demand, the UK’s marine industry is adjusting course
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EstoniaCharting a bold course in marine innovation
From autonomous vessels and smart battery systems to floating marina infrastructure, Estonia is steering the maritime sector toward a greener, more connected future
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NewsUS tariffs an “existential threat” to SA boat building
South African International Maritime Institute chief warns the 30% US tariff on SA boat imports could cause trade disruption and job losses
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NewsRising inflation latest threat to US boat market
Increases in consumer and wholesale price indexes directly attributed to tariff impacts
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ElectrificationSwiss ferry conversion saves 113,000 litres of diesel per annum
The conversion of the passenger ferry Uetliberg from diesel to electric by Ampereship is already returning the capital expenditure whilst reducing emissions by 300 tonnes of CO2
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Green TechnologiesYamaha and Yamarin to offer flax rich production boats
Flax, a natural and renewable product, has been harnessed by the volume production builder Yamarin for real world trials in their drive towards carbon neutral manufacturing
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HydrogenFuel cell range extender for canal craft
Hydrogen Afloat has recently launched the HERO 1kW fuel cell designed to supplement solar powered electric craft on the inland waterways
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Green TechnologiesWärtsilä’s 51 top tips to decarbonise shipping
Leading maritime engineers Wärtsilä have just published a free ebook describing a series of technologies to help to radically improve efficiency in marine propulsion
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HydrogenABB provides systems integration for world’s first hydrogen-powered superyacht
Sustainable shipping systems provider ABB Marine & Ports is behind the onboard integration of the world’s first multi-megawatt hydrogen fuel cell-powered superyacht.
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Green TechnologiesThermoplastic honeycomb cores for lighter boats
With the aerospace industry widely regarded as the main driver for innovation in composites, the quest for the ‘5kg sidewall’ in aircraft means more lightweight materials for marine applications
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NewsUS boat dealers still selling through non-current inventory
New Info-Link data reveals highest proportion of non-current inventory in 15 years
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NewsUS boat sales remain soft
May 2025 data shows year-over-year sales declines across all vessel categories
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