Why Visit?
The region’s largest trade event for the project cargo and breakbulk industry
Breakbulk Americas is redefined for 2026, with a fresh date format and exciting features designed to bring the U.S. market into sharper focus. This is where the industry’s biggest players come together to make deals, build partnerships, and move projects forward.
Whether you're a forwarder, port, carrier, or specialist service provider, this is your moment to expand your network, win new business, and be part of what’s next in the US industry.
Why visit Breakbulk Americas?
A defining moment for the U.S. industry
The entire project cargo and breakbulk ecosystem is coming together under one roof at a pivotal time for the U.S. market. From EPCs and energy leaders to ports, carriers and forwarders this is where the industry connects, collaborates and drives the next wave of growth. Be in the room where it all happens.
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More content. More insight. Two NEW stages.
This year delivers our most ambitious content program yet, across two stages: Breakbulk Live and Breakbulk Voices. Expect sharper insights, bigger conversations and unmissable sessions tackling the trends, challenges and opportunities shaping the future of the industry.
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Networking the Texan way
We’re redefining networking with a bold new experience. The iconic Welcome Party moves onto the show floor bringing food stations, bars, live music and a vibrant Texan theme into the heart of the event. More energy, more connections, more opportunities to do business.
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Who attends?
Why the maritime industry attends
When it comes to project cargo and breakbulk, there’s only one place to meet the shippers and forwarders responsible for moving over-size cargoes: Breakbulk Americas, the largest event of its kind in the region with more than 35 years of bringing this community together.
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Why freight forwarders attend
Focused on companies and projects from Canada down to the tip of Argentina and the Caribbean, Breakbulk Americas is the place to expand your network and your business whether you’re a forwarder, port, carrier or other specialized service provider supporting industrial projects and breakbulk shipments.
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Why road transport and equipment companies attend
Road transport and equipment providers are essential in moving oversize cargoes across the varied landscape of this vast region. At Breakbulk Americas, you’ll connect with industry leaders who are the decision-makers when it comes to heavy haul and equipment.
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Why ports and terminals attend
Breakbulk Americas connects ports and terminals with project cargo owners, forwarders, EPCs, and logistics providers. Engage decision-makers from energy, construction, oil & gas, and manufacturing. Showcase capabilities, build relationships, boost visibility, and secure contracts to drive business growth and expand your network.
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Why the rail industry attends
Rail operators, intermodal experts, and freight forwarders attend Breakbulk Americas to explore new cargo corridors, discover equipment innovations, and build partnerships that drive large-scale projects, making it the must-attend event for rail logistics leaders.
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Why the barge industry attends
Barge operators attend Breakbulk Americas to explore inland waterway routes, discover cargo opportunities, and connect with 6,250+ project logistics professionals, making it the essential event for those moving oversized cargo via rivers, canals, and intercoastal systems.
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Secure Your Place at Breakbulk Americas 2026
Join the leading event for breakbulk and project cargo when it returns in 2026. By registering your interest now, you’ll be the first to receive updates, early access to tickets, and exclusive event news.
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What’s On in 2026
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Women in Breakbulk
A powerful programme of connection and growth, featuring a networking breakfast, keynote, industry panels, workshops, yoga and mentoring opportunities — plus an interactive lounge running across both days.
Cargo & Cowboys: The Welcome Party
Networking, the Texan way. Food, drinks, music and a vibrant themed atmosphere — all on the show floor. The ultimate way to kick off your event experience.
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NextWave Education Day
Bridging the talent gap by connecting the next generation with industry leaders — creating real opportunities and shaping the future workforce.
Workshops
Hands-on sessions including Chartering, AI and Heavy Lift workshops — designed to sharpen your expertise and keep you ahead of the curve.
Golf Tournament
Step onto the greens at Jersey Meadows Golf Club for a relaxed 18-hole scramble. A perfect mix of networking, competition and connection in a laid-back setting.
BUSINESSrun
Start your day strong with a 5K or 10K networking run from the George R. Brown Convention Center. Open to all levels, it’s fitness, energy and connection combined.
What's included in a Breakbulk Americas ticket
Live content
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Hear the latest insights from our industry-leading speakers
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Benefit from hours of live content across the Breakbulk Live and Breakbulk Voices stage
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Delve into key markets, sectors and issues affecting the whole supply chain
Networking
Join us at the:
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Welcome Reception
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After-party at The Rustic
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Women in Breakbulk Breakfast (additional registration required to attend - opens in September)
The App
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Exhibitor, attendee, speaker and partner lists
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Full event agenda
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Networking recommendations generated by an intelligent matchmaking algorithm
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Editable personal schedule
Secure Your Place at Breakbulk Americas 2026
Join the leading event for breakbulk and project cargo when it returns in 2026. By registering your interest now, you’ll be the first to receive updates, early access to tickets, and exclusive event news.
The Exhibitor & Shipper Perspective
“I love this show! We have so many customers here and so many potential customers. There are a lot of great people at this show, and a lot of great industries...you'll definitely be seeing us for years to come!”
Hear from Damian Crespo, Business Development Manager at Cordstrap on the networking opportunities available at Breakbulk Americas.
Business Development Manager Cordstrap"As an industry, we’ve been laggards, but Breakbulk conferences like this have helped us to be very successful in bringing this information to the industry."
Hear from Philip Ovanessians, Senior Director - Capital Project Development at KBX on how Breakbulk drives industry change.
Senior Director - Capital Project Development KBXTESTIMONIALS
“As a networking opportunity, Breakbulk is hard to beat”
“Breakbulk is a great opportunity to get together as an organization. My favorite part of the event is the networking!”
Join the Breakbulk Community
Breakbulk Global Shipper Network
The Global Shipper Network is an exclusive network of senior breakbulk and project cargo owning shippers involved in the engineering, manufacturing and production of industrial projects and project cargo. Access exclusive learning and networking opportunities and join today! JOIN THE GLOBAL SHIPPER NETWORK
Global Event Partners
If you do business in more than one region in the world, your marketing program should reflect your coverage. The Global Event Partner program is designed to support your business goals through our three events in Dubai, Rotterdam and Houston. Become a Global Event Partner to maximise your reach to key decision-makers. BECOME A GLOBAL EVENT PARTNER
Women in Breakbulk
Become a member of the Women in Breakbulk networking group to stay in contact with other members all year round. Fill out the form and be sure to include your photo and advice to other women. All members receive free entry to the Women in Breakbulk Lounge at Breakbulk Americas and early access to tickets. JOIN THE COMMUNITYFrequently Asked Questions
There are multiple ways to get involved. Join us as a visitor, exhibit to showcase your solutions, or consider sponsorship to gain maximum visibility. Learn more about exhibiting.
Breakbulk Americas 2026 will take place on September 22 - 23 2026 in Houston, Texas. The venue is George R. Brown Convention Centre, 1001 Avenida De Las Americas, Houston, TX 77010.
Breakbulk Americas attracts over 5,600 professionals from across the globe, enabling you to meet with companies large and small from all parts of the supply chain, including shippers. You’ll also meet the specialized transporters, project forwarders and other service providers that fulfil critical roles on project teams.
We offer a variety of advertising opportunities, including ads in Breakbulk Magazine (distributed at the event), BreakbulkONE (our monthly newsletter), and website banner ads. These options help expand your reach before, during, and after the event. See the Media Kit and talk to your sales representative.
The BGSN is a global community of cargo owners involved in the logistics and transportation of oversized, heavy-lift, and project cargo. To maintain the integrity of this network and ensure it delivers value to its members, BGSN tickets are reserved exclusively for professionals who:
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Represent companies that own, produce, or procure cargo (e.g., EPCs, OEMs, energy companies, mining firms, etc.)
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Are directly responsible for project logistics, procurement, or supply chain decisions involving breakbulk and project cargo
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Do not provide third-party logistics, freight forwarding, or supply chain services to cargo owners
If your company does not fall within this category, we would still love to welcome you to the event with as a visitor, which offers full access to the exhibition floor, networking opportunities, and content sessions.
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