US marine industry stagnates as uncertainty reigns, reports GMBA
GMBA representative Thomas Dammrich analysises the marine market in the US. Tariffs, fears of new inflation – perhaps stagflation...
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GMBA appoints new consultants for Finland
Global Marine Business Advisors (GMBA) has appointed Juhani Haapaniemi and Elina Viitanen as its representatives in Finland. Together, they...
GMBA consultant appointed to European standards project
The Global Marine Business Advisors’ (GMBA) German consultant, Ulrich Heinemann, has been appointed to support the European Commission’s critical...
Export and refit markets bolster gloomy Swedish marine industry
“Last year was a tough one for boat manufacturers, boat dealers and equipment companies,” says Annika Lindqvist, GMBA’s representative...
Global Marine Business Advisors expands team with certification expert
Global Marine Business Advisors (GMBA) is welcoming Ulrich (Uli) Heinemann as its newest consultant. The new role responds to...
Global Marine Business Advisors appoints rep for Saudi Arabia
The international network of marine industry experts, Global Marine Business Advisors (GMBA), has appointed Richard Haws as the organisation’s...
Market report: China, Hong Kong and Taiwan
Global Marine Business Advisors‘ member Godfrey Zygart reports on the leisure marine markets and boat show seasons in China,...
Australia and NZ marine industry: economic challenges persist but superyachting grows
The Australian marine industry is entering a normalisation phase following exceptional demand that surged from mid-2020 to early 2024,...
GMBA founder Jouko Huju dies after short illness
Global Marine Business Advisors (GMBA) has announced the passing of Jouko Huju, the association’s founder and chief operating officer,...
Market report: Spanish marine market paints a mixed picture
Jordi Carrasco, director general of ANEN – National Association of Nautical Companies, distills the Spanish marine market and looks...
German boat market limps through 2024 but some positive signs signal hope for 2025
GMBA representative for Germany, Falk Morgenstern, takes a frank look at the state of the German boat market and...
