Why Visit?
Registration is now open for the region’s largest breakbulk and project cargo event
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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Don’t miss your chance to be part of Breakbulk Americas 2026. Book now to lock in the best available rate before prices increase and join the industry’s most important gathering.
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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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Registration is now officially open
Secure your ticket for Breakbulk Americas 2026 and be part of the leading event for the breakbulk and project cargo industry. Book now to guarantee your place and stay ahead with the latest event updates and announcements.
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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.
Breakbulk Studios
Live from the show floor — interviews, insights and industry voices captured for digital, social and editorial coverage.
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN YOUR TICKET?
✓ Two days of the event
✓ The exhibition floor featuring 330+ exhibitors
✓ The official event app to search for and connect with other attendees
✓ Live content across two stages: Breakbulk Live and Breakbulk Voices
✓ Access to the Texan-themed Cargo & Cowboys Welcome Reception
✓ Optional add-ons available to book, including Workshops and the Women in Breakbulk Networking Breakfast
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 KBX
“Breakbulk is a great opportunity to get together as an organization. My favorite part of the event is the networking!”
“As a networking opportunity, Breakbulk is hard to beat”
News & market insight
Fluor To Engineer, Design Large-Scale Refinery in Texas
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Galveston Port Overhaul Set for 2026 Completion
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Surging Minerals Demand Powers Growth in Logistics
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DHL IP: Projects Are Back on Track
Jake Swanson, Regional Vice President and Head of Americas for DHL Industrial Projects, shares why projects across mining, renewables and technology are finally moving forward after a year of delays.
Data Center Boom: A 15-Year Project Pipeline for All
What if the next 15 years of steady project work were already locked in? Guillermina del Pino, Head of Project Logistics Americas at Siemens Energy, reveals how the explosion of data centers is creating unprecedented demand for energy projects, and with it, massive opportunities for the entire logistics chain.
MSC Sees Project Resurgence
Projects once stalled are finally moving again — and Ben Collins, Global Project Cargo Manager at MSC, says the momentum is only building. In this conversation from Breakbulk Americas, he reveals how MSC’s project cargo team is unlocking opportunities, why perfection can be the enemy of progress, and what makes him bullish on 2026.
Frequently 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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