Germany : Market Reports
Dutch firm brings aviation-inspired liferaft to the marine market
boot Düsseldorf 2026 attracts over 200,000 visitors, marking slight increase
New 150hp outboard marks strategic shift for Tohatsu
HanseYachts expands into Australia with exclusive dealer partnership
Pearl Yachts debuts all-new Pearl 73 in Düsseldorf, first unit sold
2026 Motor Boat Awards winners announced in Düsseldorf
GermanyGerman equipment: Wait and see as Trump threatens hammer blow
Trying to make sense of new punitive tariffs imposed by the Trump administration has manufacturers in limbo, with supply chains once again coming under the spotlight
GermanyHanseYachts and Bavaria on strategies for growth
How Germany’s biggest volume boat builders are planning for the future
GermanyEyes wide open
Wholesalers report a slump in demand for higher ticket items such as radar and AC equipment as consumers tighten their belts; industry braces for a challenging year ahead
- Germany
Refit and repair at the fore as boat sales, charter plunge
Whether sailboats or motorboats, all segments of the German marine market were down in 2023 and business is still very poor. “Sometimes you even hear of boats being sold below cost, which companies claim is a way of securing their liquidity.
NetherlandsEmbracing the challenge of the new normal
Jarno Berkhof joined Mercator Marine Group (MMG) as CEO in March, overseeing the marine equipment supplier’s growing presence not just in the Netherlands but in Germany too. Here he talks to IBI about taking the company formerly known as Allpa Marine Equipment into the next phase of growth
GermanyMarket shakeout among equipment suppliers
Optimising warehousing and investment crucial as aftermarket demand levels off following year of market consolidation
GermanyTrade in transition as boat dealers square up to new reality
Reality bites as dynamic shifts from seller’s to buyer’s market
GermanyDespite sombre mood, German industry looks to invest in tomorrow
The bigger the boat, the better demand. But bleak economic forecasts are taking their toll on the small end of the market as dealers look to shift stock
GermanyChristoph Ballin | co-founder & MD | TYDE GmbH
Electric propulsion pioneer and former co-founder and CEO of Torqeedo, Dr Christoph Ballin, talks to IBI about his next chapter as co-founder and managing director of new boat brand TYDE
Companies - Germany
NewsDutch firm brings aviation-inspired liferaft to the marine market
PSJ Safety Control is looking to grow its international distributor and partner network
NewsNew 150hp outboard marks strategic shift for Tohatsu
MFS150A said to represent a new frontier for Japanese engine builder in simultaneous European, North American debuts
NewsHanseYachts expands into Australia with exclusive dealer partnership
Performance Cruising Yachts will respresent the German builder’s complete portfolio
People - Germany
NewsSAY Carbon Yachts appoints new sales director
Constant Colders joins the German builder from De Antonio Yachts
NewsHanseYachts CEO departs amid management restructure
Hanjo Runde steps down as CEO, with Holger Passauer named CFO and a new CEO joining in early 2026
NewsExecutive appointment at MAN
Daniel Strucks to succed Mikael Lindner as head of MAN Engines business unit
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