Heavy Lift Workshop
Enhance your heavy lift industry knowledge
2 coffee breaks and lunch provided
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 and land-based transport, including vessels, equipment, and securing cargoes. Case studies will be used for illustration with a thorough discussion of best practices. This is a full-day workshop and includes two networking coffee breaks and lunch.
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Workshop overview
Attendees will receive a comprehensive insight into how heavy lift shipments are planned and successfully executed. It will help the attendees to understand the roles of involved parties and their responsibilities, but also their need for information. Technical concepts, calculation methods as well as rules and regulations will be discussed.
Target audience
Shipping professionals in heavy lift and breakbulk sectors, such as:
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Cargo owners / EPCs
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Freight forwarders
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Carriers
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Insurers
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Warranty surveyors
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Stevedoring companies
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Consultants
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Agents
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Port Captains
How to Book
This workshop is NOT included in your Breakbulk Americas ticket price and will require an additional fee of $380 USD. BGSN members get a 50% discount.
This is a full-day workshop and includes two networking coffee breaks and lunch.
Once visitor registration is open for Breakbulk Americas 2026, log in to your registration profile to add this workshop to your Breakbulk Americas ticket.
Meet the speakers
Agenda
Registration
Session 1: Foundations of Engineered Heavy Lift (Led by Roll Group)
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Industry Overview – Introduction to the engineered heavy lift sector
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About Roll Group – Our company, capabilities, and global reach
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Core Engineering Principles – Fundamentals of heavy lift and heavy transport
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The Roll Group Toolkit – Selecting and specifying the right equipment for land-based operations
Speakers
Networking Break
Session 2: Advanced Applications and Best Practices (Led by Roll Group)
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Transport Stability – Engineering optimal trailer configurations for safe and efficient moves
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Safety in Heavy Lifting – Designing quality lifts through detailed planning and skilled execution
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Lessons Learned – Case studies on common mishaps and strategies to prevent them
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Closing Discussion – Summary, key takeaways, and Q&A
Speakers
Networking Lunch
Session 3: A to Z on Vessel and Terminal Operations at the Receiving Port (Led by SSA Marine)
From initial project quotes through effective communication and scheduling, to ensuring safe cargo handling at the destination port – this session will cover responsibility assignments, required decision points, and necessary advance preparations, including appropriate equipment and necessary training for both management and labor. Relevant examples of documentation and applicable regulations will also be provided.
Case studies:
SoFi Stadium project, TVA project, Wind components (Bed plates, gear boxes, hubs; Power & Gas – Compressors, Platforms, Transformers, etc), Additional examples of operations: Transformers, Yachts, etc.
Networking Break
Session 4: A to Z on Vessel and Terminal Operations at the Receiving Port (Led by SSA Marine)
From initial project quotes through effective communication and scheduling, to ensuring safe cargo handling at the destination port – this session will cover responsibility assignments, required decision points, and necessary advance preparations, including appropriate equipment and necessary training for both management and labor. Relevant examples of documentation and applicable regulations will also be provided.
Case studies:
SoFi Stadium project, TVA project, Wind components (Bed plates, gear boxes, hubs; Power & Gas – Compressors, Platforms, Transformers, etc), Additional examples of operations: Transformers, Yachts, etc.
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