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Building Project-Ready Industrial Hubs

As locations compete to attract major projects, investment in infrastructure, logistics and manufacturing capability is accelerating. This session examines what differentiates a competitive industrial hub, how these investments influence location decisions, and what the resulting shift means for logistics demand, execution and future development.
 


Tuesday 22 September 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM Trade Horizons Breakbulk Voices Stage

Add to calendar 09/22/2026 11:15 09/22/2026 12:00 Building Project-Ready Industrial Hubs

As locations compete to attract major projects, investment in infrastructure, logistics and manufacturing capability is accelerating. This session examines what differentiates a competitive industrial hub, how these investments influence location decisions, and what the resulting shift means for logistics demand, execution and future development.
 

Breakbulk Voices Stage America/Chicago
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Moderator

Thorsten Schultz

Project Director Europe, UTC Overseas

Speakers

Itoro Ibanga

Senior Project Logistics Specialist, Air Liquide

Janine M. Mansour

Director of Trade Development, Port of New Orleans