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Connect with the Global Project Cargo Community at Breakbulk Americas
Join over 6000 industry professionals at the leading event for the project cargo and breakbulk community. Whether you're an industrial manufacturer, EPC, project owner, or logistics expert, this is your chance to network, collaborate, and drive business forward with key decision-makers across the supply chain.
Why Visit?
Connect With Over 660 Exhibitors: Meet top manufacturers, EPCs, and service providers to discover the latest solutions in breakbulk and heavy-lift logistics.
Unparalleled Networking Opportunities: With more exhibitors, attendees, and dynamic networking events both on and off the show floor, making valuable connections has never been easier.
Exclusive Content and Insights to Drive Growth: Breakbulk Europe brings together top industry experts, from leading EPCs and energy companies to specialised carriers and global forwarders shaping the future of project cargo.
Why Exhibit?
- Meet Key Decision Makers: With 41% of attendees being key decision makers, you'll be putting your brand in front of the right people.
- Launch New Products: Breakbulk Europe brings together over 11,400 visitors, including industry professionals and key decision makers — the perfect place to showcase your brand and new products.
- Get Access to a Global Audience: With attendees representing over 120 countries, Breakbulk Europe offers unparalleled opportunities to forge connections within the project cargo and breakbulk community.
You'll be in great company
We welcome the industry's leading breakbulk and project cargo players.
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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 30 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 5,600+ project logistics professionals, making it the essential event for those moving oversized cargo via rivers, canals, and intercoastal systems.
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Top sectors who attended
What to expect at Breakbulk Americas 2026
Hear insights from industry experts
Content sessions at the Main Stage
Attend sessions led by sector leaders, providing actionable insights to tackle challenges and stay ahead in the market.
Chartering Workshop
This 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.
Heavy Lift Workshop
This workshop covers the fundamentals of heavy-lift logistics, emphasising both sea-based transport and land-based transport.
AI in Maritime Workshop
This interactive session demystifies AI by showcasing practical, real-world applications in transport engineering, vessel operations, and supply chain tracking specifically tailored to the breakbulk sector.
Networking like never before!
Welcome Party
Joining the party will be a DJ, alongside drinks and nibbles. Immerse yourself in Breakbulk Americas as you take the time to explore the show floor whilst making pit-stops at the various bars throughout.
After-Party at The Rustic
Join us at The Rustic immediately following the Welcome Reception, just steps away from George R. Brown Convention Center! Enjoy live music, delicious Texan BBQ, free-flowing drinks, and an unbeatable atmosphere.
BUSINESSSrun
An opportunity to participate in a unique event that combines running, networking, and giving back to the community. The run is open to everyone, regardless of your running experience and offers a 5k and 10k route in the city of Houston.
Golf Tournament
Join colleagues and clients for an afternoon on the fairways including 18 holes, on-course entertainment, après golf dinner and beverages, prize giving and a casual evening of networking alongside industry peers.
“This is the largest breakbulk conference in the United States, and the reason we exhibit is because we’re always looking for cargo opportunities. Visibility is important to us, and this gives us the opportunity to meet potential clients that may not know we exist without getting to connect in person. That’s so valuable.”
“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!”
“As a networking opportunity, Breakbulk is hard to beat.”
2025 event highlights
Be First in Line for Breakbulk Americas 2026
The biggest gathering for project cargo and breakbulk professionals is returning in 2026. Don’t miss your chance to connect with industry leaders, explore new opportunities, and shape the future of logistics.
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 -24 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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