Education Day
Education Day was held at Breakbulk Americas 2023 which is now over, register your interest for Breakbulk Americas 2024.
This edition of Breakbulk America’s Education Day will inform, inspire, and entice students about what breakbulk and project cargo is, how it is handled, where the cargo often moves as well as the kind of opportunities that are available in the sector. Students will receive an overview of what the business is about, experience what the building of a project requires through a case study and receive top tips for success as well as interesting career advice from industry executives.
Day
Location
Themes
Registration
Thursday 28 September 8:00 AM - 9:45 AM George R. Brown Convention Center (GRB)
Education Day
Student Show Floor Visit
Thursday 28 September 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Main Stage
Education Day
Students will be taken on a tour of the show floor by members of the ECMC (Exporters Competitive Maritime Council). They will have the chance to speak with a plethora of different companies covering the entirety of the supply chain; discovering what a career in breakbulk can look like, as well as more opportunities that are out there for students.
Please meet at Room 320 by 9:45am.
Students will be taken on a tour of the show floor by members of the ECMC (Exporters Competitive Maritime Council). They will have the chance to speak with a plethora of different companies covering the entirety of the supply chain; discovering what a career in breakbulk can look like, as well as more opportunities that are out there for students.
Please meet at Room 320 by 9:45am.
Lunch
Thursday 28 September 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Room 320
Education Day
An Introduction to Breakbulk
Thursday 28 September 1:00 PM - 1:20 PM Room 320
Education Day
What is breakbulk and project cargo? How does it differ from other types of cargo? A leading industry expert will give a general overview and shed light on the particulars of this industry.
Speakers
Director of Industrial Projects & Energy Transport Solutions - North America, Gebrüder Weiss
Breakbulk Career Opportunities
Thursday 28 September 1:20 PM - 2:10 PM Room 320
Education Day
This session will bring various key stakeholders within the community together to show the amazing opportunities available in a career in breakbulk and project logistics. Students will learn about what it takes to be successful and hear about what a career in the industry can offer them, both in the short and long term.
Moderator
Vice President Projects, Jumbo- SAL -Alliance
Speakers
Director, Business Development Global Projects Industry Solutions, DB Schenker
Maritime Education Outreach Manager, Port Houston
Logistics Lead, Bechtel Corporation
Global Sector Head EPC, Americas, DHL Global Forwarding
President , 4D Supply Chain Consulting
Student Success Stories
Thursday 28 September 2:10 PM - 3:00 PM Room 320
Education Day
Hear from those who have recently graduated and joined the workforce to learn about their experience to date and top tips for success when starting out.
Moderator
Commercial Operator, Shell Trading (US) Company; President, YoungShip Texas
Speakers
Project Logistics Specialist, Air Liquide
Rail Project Coordinator, Fracht Group
Project Manager, Barnhart Crane and Rigging
Superintendent, Ports America Freeport
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