Why Visit?
The region’s largest trade event for the project cargo and breakbulk industry
Breakbulk Americas is the event for all those involved in the project cargo and breakbulk industry working in this project-rich region. Focused on companies and projects from Canada down to the tip of Argentina and the Caribbean, this 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.
Benefit from riding the wave of success
Last year’s event broke attendance records, and this year is on pace to accelerate the growth of Breakbulk Americas. What does that mean for you? More business opportunities under one roof, making these three days in Houston the most productive of the year. Don't miss out and join us now. View 2024 event stats
More networking than ever before
With more exhibitors, attendees and a full menu of on-the-floor and off-the-floor networking activities, you’ll find it easy to make new connections to build the project cargo business you seek. Plus, our app lets you schedule meetings in advance of the show, making sure every moment is productive. View networking events
Exclusive content to grow your business
Breakbulk Americas attracts top thought leaders from across the business, from the world’s leading EPCs and energy companies to the specialized carriers and global forwarders that move the cargoes for tomorrow’s projects. Discover the trends, challenges and opportunities that will be essential for success. View 2024 agendaWhy 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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JOIN OUR 35TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
Breakbulk Americas 2025 will be a milestone event and to celebrate we are hosting our largest event to date! Secure your ticket now to be part of this landmark gathering of the global project cargo and breakbulk community.
Top sectors who attended
View the full breakdown of the 2024 event stats
2024 was our largest event to date and our stats speak for themselves. With a 23% increase in exhibitors between our 2023 and 2024 event, more than 61 countries represented and over 5,600 industry professionals under one roof, download our event stats to see them for yourself and ask why you should join us in 2025.
Who you could meet
Breakbulk Americas lets you meet companies large and small from all parts of the supply chain, including shippers. Houston is the energy capital of the world and the companies that drive new projects from traditional oil & gas to newer technologies like green hydrogen and small modular reactors come to the event to source suppliers.
You’ll also meet the specialized transporters, project forwarders and other service providers that fulfill critical roles on project teams. Want to be a part of it? Visit Breakbulk Americas and meet the decision-makers that represent new business for your company.
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2025 Networking Events
Workshops
Breakbulk Americas will offer three workshops this year to expand your skills and knowledge in both chartering (intermediate and advanced) and heavy-lift.
Golf Tournament
Organized by the Medical Workers Emergency Golf Fund, this golf day includes breakfast, lunch and awards.
Women in Breakbulk
Tuesday’s Women in Breakbulk will include refreshments, panel discussion, training sessions, an organized networking activity and a keynote address.
Port Houston’s After-party at The Rustic
A new fan favorite, this relaxed get-together following Tuesday’s Welcome Reception offers a true taste of Texas with food, drinks, music and line dancing.
BUSINESSrun
Get an early start to networking with this popular run offered in two distances for runners of all levels. Organized by our friends at Flensborg, proceeds benefit a local charity.
Food Truck Roundup on the Avenida
We’ll have a variety of food trucks parked outside the GRB where you can grab lunch both days and enjoy the park views with new colleagues.
Meet & Mentor
It’s never too early to demonstrate the value of networking. Join Education Day students on the Main Stage on Thursday and help them find a successful career in our industry.
What's included in a Breakbulk Americas ticket
Live content
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Hear the latest insights from our industry-leading speakers
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Benefit from hours of live content across the Main Stage and Breakbulk Futures stage
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Delve into key markets, sectors and issues affecting the whole supply chain
Networking
Join us at the:
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Welcome Reception
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After-party at The Rustic
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Women in Breakbulk Breakfast (additional registration required to attend - opens in September)
The App
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Exhibitor, attendee, speaker and partner lists
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Full event agenda
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Networking recommendations generated by an intelligent matchmaking algorithm
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Editable personal schedule
JOIN OUR 35TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
Breakbulk Americas 2025 will be a milestone event and to celebrate we are hosting our largest event to date! Secure your ticket now to be part of this landmark gathering of the global project cargo and breakbulk community.
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 KBXTESTIMONIALS
“As a networking opportunity, Breakbulk is hard to beat”
“Breakbulk is a great opportunity to get together as an organization. My favorite part of the event is the networking!”
Join the Breakbulk Community
Breakbulk Global Shipper Network
The Global Shipper Network is an exclusive network of senior breakbulk and project cargo owning shippers involved in the engineering, manufacturing and production of industrial projects and project cargo. Access exclusive learning and networking opportunities and join today! JOIN THE GLOBAL SHIPPER NETWORK
Global Event Partners
If you do business in more than one region in the world, your marketing program should reflect your coverage. The Global Event Partner program is designed to support your business goals through our three events in Dubai, Rotterdam and Houston. Become a Global Event Partner to maximise your reach to key decision-makers. BECOME A GLOBAL EVENT PARTNER
Women in Breakbulk
Become a member of the Women in Breakbulk networking group to stay in contact with other members all year round. Fill out the form and be sure to include your photo and advice to other women. All members receive free entry to the Women in Breakbulk Lounge at Breakbulk Americas and early access to tickets. JOIN THE WOMEN IN BREAKBULK COMMUNITYFAQs
Wednesday, October 01: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday, October 02: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
