The celebration begins Tuesday at The Wharf, in front of the George R. Brown Convention Center, compliments of Fracht USA. Enjoy live music throughout the afternoon and gather for anniversary cake and a champagne toast at 4:30, followed by the official opening ceremony and ribbon cutting.
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Hosted by Port Houston, this has become a Breakbulk Americas tradition with a festive atmosphere and relaxed networking on the show floor for all.
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A theatre to showcase the industry's future-thinkers and their products, services and adaptations to our digital age.
See the line-up https://americas.breakbulk.com/business-programme |
Port of Rotterdam will bring some European flavor to the exhibition floor. Drop by for refreshments and casual networking. (Cash bar)
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End this year's event on an upnote at Spliethoff's after party, located on The Wharf outside the exhibition hall. Get last minute contact info and make plans to return next year for Breakbulk Americas 2020, Sept. 29 - Oct. 1.
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This course will cover all of the major elements of risk management for the project team, including cargo owners/managers, freight forwarders, carriers and other transport companies. You will leave the workshop with a better understanding of the nature of risk management and how to apply the course principles to your role on the team. Led by Steven Weiss who will be joined by panelists from Marsh USA, Castlerock Risk Services, USI Insurance Services and Freeport LNG
Workshop agenda https://www.americas.breakbulk.com/Page/risk-management-for-project-cargo |
This one day, intermediate level class provides a deeper understanding of chartering principles and applications for full-time chartering professionals as well as those who work with chartering contracts. In this first-time partnership with the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers, Breakbulk Americas attendees may take advantage of this unique educational opportunity.
Workshop agenda https://www.americas.breakbulk.com/Page/workshop-chartering |
Students and those new to the breakbulk and project cargo workforce—shippers, carriers, forwarders and others—are encouraged to attend the Jerry Nagel Education Day to learn industry fundamentals from working executives. Participants will also learn what it takes to organize and execute a large project and receive career advice from past Education Day attendees who secured positions in the industry. Note: Free spaces are available to instructors who would like to bring their students. For information, contact Elizabeth Wetzel at Elizabeth.Wetzel@breakbulk.com.
Education Day agenda https://americas.breakbulk.com/Page/jerry-nagel-education-day |
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Network with women in the project cargo and breakbulk industry, compliments of our host, Elizabeth James, President of Dixie Cullen.
See the preview at https://americas.breakbulk.com/page/women-in-breakbulk. |
Runners of all levels welcome! Take to the beautiful parkland paths through Houston on the annual run for charity, benefitting the Houston Food Bank. View details here: https://americas.breakbulk.com/page/businessrun.
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Breakbulk Americas' Anniversary celebration continues at The Rustic, an all-new outdoor venue which offers a true taste of Houston hospitality. This limited ticket event features food, bar and live music.
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