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Waves of Opportunity Ahead for the Maritime Sector
Maritime transport is essential to trade throughout the Americas from the Atlantic to the Pacific and the major waterways in between. And 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 30 years of bringing this community together.
Why attend Breakbulk Americas?
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Conference Content Designed for You
Because the majority of mega-projects involve maritime transportation, our two-day conference program always features several high-level sessions around the maritime sector. This year, we’ll look at increasing demand for vessels, regulatory uncertainty and time charter rates over the next five years in “The Aging Breakbulk Fleet in Times of Increasing Demand and Regulatory Uncertainty,” followed by “Fleet Capacity: Planning for the Future,” a deep dive featuring representatives from maritime transport leaders.
More Ways to Network
Beyond the show floor, there are several new ways for maritime transport professionals to meet contacts for new business. Main Stage sessions will be followed by round table discussions led by panelists to provide an opportunity for meaningful conversations in a small group. We will be hosting an invititation-only carrier and shipper executive reception on Wednesday afternoon to bring these two groups together. You’ll also find exceptional networking at Tuesday’s Women in Breakbulk event and at Port Houston’s After-party at The Rustic.
Our attendees want to meet you
Based on our surveys, no sector ranked higher in popularity amongst attendees than the maritime sector, so you can be assured of a receptive crowd at Breakbulk Americas. Below is a breakdown of the percentage of attendees in each sector that stated maritime transport as who they most want to meet.
Our exhibitors include...
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“We are looking to diversify our market, and Breakbulk Americas is the perfect venue for that. We have a great deal of experience with dry bulk and project cargoes, specializing in renewables in the Northeast and Atlantic corridors – but we are always looking to expand our agency services. We are also hoping to take this opportunity to strengthen our relationships with partners and clients face-to-face.”
“As a networking opportunity, Breakbulk is hard to beat.”
Who will you meet?
Based on our event surveys, maritime companies most want to meet shippers and other maritime transport providers. Here are just a few that you’ll have the opportunity to meet at Breakbulk Americas...
Improve your skills with workshops
Open to all Breakbulk Americas participants, these three workshops are designed to deliver key skills for career advancement.
Grow your knowledge of chartering principles
Chartering Workshop 1 (Intermediate)
This 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. It is suitable for full-time chartering professionals, as well as those who work in shipping and trade, who would benefit from a better understanding of chartering practice and contracts.
Learn moreAdvance your knowledge of chartering principles
Chartering Workshop 2 (Advanced)
This full-day workshop, presented in partnership with the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers, is designed to be taken after completion of Chartering Workshop 1 or for more experienced practitioners. This advanced-level course will delve into detailed charterparty terms, trading risk and negotiation, profitability, legal aspects and dispute resolution. Beyond the basics, participants will learn specific risk management strategies.
Learn moreEnhance your heavy lift industry knowledge - New!
Heavy Lift Workshop
This course is designed for professionals involved in the transport and logistics of project cargo. The course covers the fundamentals of heavy-lift logistics, emphasizing both sea-based (in partnership with the JSI-Alliance and SAL Engineering) and land-based (instructor to be announced) transport. This is a full-day workshop and includes two networking coffee breaks and lunch.
Learn moreDo More, Get More
You’ve got three days at the region’s biggest event for project cargo and breakbulk professionals, so you’ll want to make the most of them. Plan your itinerary early and pack it with everything you need for new business: from networking events to sessions that target your company’s objectives.
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Join Breakbulk Americas before it's too late
Be a part of Breakbulk Americas by exhibiting or by visiting the show and grow your new business network.
