Jacob Coppedge
Chartering Broker BBC Chartering
Jacob graduated from Texas A&M University at Galveston in 2022 with a Bachelor of Science in Maritime Business Administration. During his time at Texas A&M, he completed internships with Callan Marine, F.H. Bertling Logistics, and BBC Chartering, where he gained hands-on experience and exposure to the maritime and project logistics industry.
Following his internship with BBC Chartering, Jacob joined the company’s trainee program, where he gained experience in both the commercial and operational side of the multipurpose and heavy-lift shipping business. After completing the trainee program, he joined the chartering desk and now works as a Chartering Broker in BBC Chartering’s Houston office, helping customers around the world develop transportation solutions for complex project cargo shipments.
2026 Event Agenda Sessions
The Next Generation Takeover: Talent, Trust and the Future Workforce
The industry’s talent challenge is well known – but expectations are changing rapidly. This session brings young professionals together to explore how career priorities, work culture and skillsets are evolving, including the growing influence of technologies like AI on day-to-day roles and future career paths. It also examines how companies can attract and retain talent through new pathways, training models and workplace flexibility. A practical, solutions-focused discussion designed to move beyond the problem and highlight what is actually working.
Tuesday 22 September 13:30 - 14:15 Breakbulk Voices Stage
Digital, Technology & Innovation
Talent & Workforce
The industry’s talent challenge is well known – but expectations are changing rapidly. This session brings young professionals together to explore how career priorities, work culture and skillsets are evolving, including the growing influence of technologies like AI on day-to-day roles and future career paths. It also examines how companies can attract and retain talent through new pathways, training models and workplace flexibility. A practical, solutions-focused discussion designed to move beyond the problem and highlight what is actually working.
Breakbulk Voices Stage America/Chicago2026 Education Day Sessions
Roundtable Discussions: Becoming Industry Ready: The Unwritten Rules of Building Your Professional Reputation
Continue the conversation in small-group roundtable discussions with industry professionals. Building on the themes explored in the fireside chat, you'll have the opportunity to ask follow-up questions, hear different career journeys, gain tailored advice and practise professional conversations in a relaxed setting. It's the perfect chance to build confidence, expand your network and prepare for your visit to the exhibition floor.
Wednesday 23 September 11:30 - 11:50 NextWave Education Day
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