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Grant Wattman
President Jade Management Group Inc.
President & Founder at Jade Management Group, an industrial and capital supply chain advisory and consulting company.
Prior to this Grant established Combi Lift Projects in Americas, preceded by President and Chief Executive Officer of Agility Project Logistics, Inc.
Grant has over 50 years of industry experience in leadership roles setting strategy and implementing strategic plans to meet financial results and operational excellence in the complex and volatile service, engineering, petrochemical and industrial manufacturing sectors. Tactical experience in project management and operations in more than 60 countries for commercial entities in heavy manufacturing, capital project supply chain upstream, midstream, downstream, marine and the logistics service sector.
He holds a Bachelor of Administrative Studies degree from York University, Toronto, Canada and Chairman Emeritus of The Logistics Institute. Grant is an active member of Breakbulk Magazine Editorial Board, Exporters Competitive Maritime Council as well as other professional organizations.
2025 Event Agenda Sessions
Executive Summit
* Invite only *
Resilience Amid Uncertainty
Volatile market conditions, shifting project timelines, and ongoing supply chain disruptions continue to challenge breakbulk and project cargo stakeholders across the Americas. This closed-door Executive Summit – held under the Chatham House Rule – is designed as a candid, collaborative forum for senior leaders to share pain points, exchange strategies, and gain insight into how peers are navigating today’s uncertainty to anticipate future success.
Location: Marriott Marquis Houston
Tuesday 30 September 14:30 - 17:00 Networking Events
Info, Education & Networking
Resilience Amid Uncertainty
Volatile market conditions, shifting project timelines, and ongoing supply chain disruptions continue to challenge breakbulk and project cargo stakeholders across the Americas. This closed-door Executive Summit – held under the Chatham House Rule – is designed as a candid, collaborative forum for senior leaders to share pain points, exchange strategies, and gain insight into how peers are navigating today’s uncertainty to anticipate future success.
Location: Marriott Marquis Houston Networking Events America/Chicago
KEYNOTE PANEL: Navigating the New Maritime Landscape
Following the keynote, a panel of experts from the maritime, shipbuilding, and project cargo sectors will discuss how these changes are being felt across the industry today. The conversation will explore the real-world impact of policy shifts, the outlook for U.S.-flag competitiveness, and how stakeholders can prepare for the next phase of U.S. maritime resurgence.
Wednesday 01 October 11:00 - 11:35 Main Stage
Industry Strategy
Main Stage America/Chicago
The Breakbulk Project Power Awards Ceremony
Breakbulk’s inaugural Project Power Awards are designed to showcase every sector in the industry and the companies and individuals that are demonstrating the path forward. Find out the deserving winners in each category: Barge Transport, Best Logistics Strategy for an Energy Project, Best Use of Equipment, Ocean Transport, Road & Rail, Energy Project of the Year and Energy Champion of the Year.
Thursday 02 October 12:00 - 13:00 Main Stage
Energy Trends
Breakbulk’s inaugural Project Power Awards are designed to showcase every sector in the industry and the companies and individuals that are demonstrating the path forward. Find out the deserving winners in each category: Barge Transport, Best Logistics Strategy for an Energy Project, Best Use of Equipment, Ocean Transport, Road & Rail, Energy Project of the Year and Energy Champion of the Year.
Main Stage America/Chicago
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