Main Stage Agenda

Market analysis and forecast for the global MPV fleet.

There is growing concern that the industry will be unable to keep up with shipper demand within just a few years. This session will cover the current breakbulk and heavy lift fleet, as well as reasons for and solutions to the lack of new builds. Panellists will then explore expected future investment and short- to long-term industry challenges.

Shippers have increasingly higher demands of their logistics partners, preferring them to get closer to their business to better understand their needs. This session explores how freight forwarders and other service providers can break in, with advice from high-profile shippers looking for project cargo solutions.

In March 2024, the first ever methodology harmonizing emissions accounting and reporting in the breakbulk segment was published. In the not-too-distant future, logistics partners might expect to see a shipper’s brief stipulating zero carbon emissions: would you be ready to meet such a requirement? How would you approach this with the use of the guideline, and how would you overcome potential challenges?

Join this presentation for market intelligence on global energy projects.

The energy market is booming, and project cargo plays a huge role in keeping the industry moving. Ensuring you are competitively positioned for upcoming energy projects, keeping ahead of the latest trends, and are ready for external events outside your control, is critical. Join our panellists as they share insight on future investments.

The demand for robust infrastructure to support rapidly growing data needs is reshaping industries and creating new opportunities. This panel will explore several key factors driving this change and what’s needed from the project cargo community. The panel will cover an anticipated “mining super cycle,” new semiconductor plants, exponentially larger data centers and the emerging market for small nuclear reactors as an efficient power source. Representatives from mining, EPC, big tech, the semiconductor sector, SMR manufacturing and project forwarding will provide insights on how these interconnected sectors are shaping the future of project cargo. It’s not business as usual!

AI has transformative potential for supply chains, but successful implementation is key. Hear a real-life ‘before and after’ journey exploring the benefits of introducing AI for one company and its workers, and leave with practical takeaways.

“Expecting the unexpected” has become part and parcel of good supply chain management, especially since the COVID pandemic. Reacting promptly and effectively to shifting geopolitical situations, strike action, rate spikes or natural disasters is critical to keep cargo moving. This session will explore risk mitigation and supply chain flexibility within a volatile marketplace, before asking: how can you stay competitive in this new “normal”?

Helping to bridge the ongoing talent gap. This session will delve into the root causes of this talent shortage and explore innovative strategies for attracting and retaining new industry professionals.

Giving undergraduate students the opportunity to contribute to research related global capital projects, gain recognition from industry partners, and expand their network. This session will announce the winners of the inaugural Student Poster Competition.