Monday, September 21, 09:00 - 12:00
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AI is increasingly shaping logistics, but how relevant is it to breakbulk and project cargo? This session demystifies AI by providing real-world applications in transport engineering, vessel operations, and supply chain tracking. Learn how companies are using AI for efficiency gains, risk mitigation, and automation without replacing the human element.
This is a half-day workshop and includes one networking coffee break. You will need to be available to attend for the whole duration to be eligible to collect your certification at the end.
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Led by Marco Poisler – University of Houston lecturer and C-suite leader at UTC Overseas – bringing cutting-edge insight into how AI is reshaping global logistics in real time
Dive into real-world case studies from industry pioneers already using AI to transform breakbulk and project cargo, and walk away with practical ideas you can apply immediately.
Maximize your time at Breakbulk Americas and come away with more than just industry connections.
While the breakbulk industry has traditionally been slower to adopt technological innovations compared to other shipping segments, resistance to change may mean missing valuable opportunities. This session helps you identify which AI solutions offer genuine value versus unnecessary complexity, allowing you to make informed decisions about technology implementation in your operations.
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Adjunct Professor, University of Houston Cullen College of Engineering, COO – Global Energy & Capital Projects, UTC Overseas, Inc.
Marco Poisler is a key figure in global logistics and serves on UTC Overseas’ Global Executive Management Team and Board of Directors. He studied economics at Georgetown University and earned a Master’s degree in Transportation from SUNY Maritime.
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Co-founder, Manifold Software
Drew Keever is co-founder of Manifold Software, which builds software for breakbulk and project-cargo terminals: cost modeling and job pricing, a research desk that reads the public record daily and surfaces only the cargo that fits a specific terminal's berths and modes, and document capture for handwritten tally sheets.
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General Manager, Swire Projects
Namir Khanbabi is the General Manager of Swire Projects, the heavy lift and project cargo shipping division of Swire Shipping, based in Singapore. He brings nearly 20 years of senior leadership experience across the multipurpose, heavy lift, and project cargo shipping sectors.
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Head of Logistics Management Center and Project Director for Digital Transformation & AI in Logistics and Shipping (Project LIFT), Larsen & Toubro Limited
Namir Khanbabi is the General Manager of Swire Projects, the heavy lift and project cargo shipping division of Swire Shipping, based in Singapore. He brings nearly 20 years of senior leadership experience across the multipurpose, heavy lift, and project cargo shipping sectors.
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✓ Half-day workshop
✓ Networking coffee break provided
✓ Certificate provided on completion
AI WORKSHOP
$199
Standard workshop ticket
$99
Shippers receive 50% off
Workshop tickets are not included in your Breakbulk Europe ticket and will require an additional fee. Breakbulk Global Shipper members receive a 50% discount. Workshop tickets are available to add to your Breakbulk Americas ticket.
For any queries or difficulties with booking, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our team at [email protected] who will be happy to assist you.
If you have not yet registered for Breakbulk Americas you can simply add the workshop item onto your ticket during the registration process.
If you have already registered for Breakbulk Americas it is easy to add the workshop item to your ticket. Simply find your confirmation email when you originally registered and in that email you will find a link that takes you back to the registration platform and will enable you to purchase a workshop ticket.
This course covers the fundamentals of heavy-lift logistics, emphasizing both sea-based and land-based transport, including vessels, equipment, and securing cargoes.
Learn moreThis full-day workshop, presented in partnership with the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers, is an intermediate level course that provides a deeper understanding of chartering principles and applications.
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