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John Hark
Director Bertling Logistics Services, Inc
John has been in the Houston maritime industry for over 30 years and holds Bachelor and Master’s degrees in Maritime Business Administration and Logistics from Texas A&M. He started with Bertling in 2002 as Director of North America Vessel Operations. After moving to Bertling’s logistics division, he held various management roles within North and South America. He is currently the North America Chartering Director. John has also been an Adjunct Professor with Texas A&M University since 2002.
Active in various industry and education initiatives, John is the current President of the Houston Maritime Arbitrators Association, sits on advisory councils for Houston Maritime Center & Museum, Lone Star College, Houston Community College, TSU and San Jacinto College and is a board member of the Port Houston Partners in Maritime Education nonprofit organization and the International Propeller Club.
In April 2020, he founded the Houston Supply Chain/Logistics Education Collective to proactively minimize the logistics industry talent gap and foster industry relationships with educators and students in the Greater Houston region.
2025 Event Agenda Sessions
Industry Legends | Opening Remarks
Wednesday 01 October 16:10 - 16:15 Main Stage
Industry Legends: 35 Years of Breakbulk and Beyond
As Breakbulk Americas celebrates its 35th anniversary, we bring together industry pioneers who helped shape the event – and the breakbulk and project cargo sector itself. These legends will share stories from the earliest editions of Breakbulk Americas, chart how the industry has evolved, and offer timeless insights for today’s professionals. From the days of faxes and clipboards to AI, automation, and ESG mandates – this is a rare look at where we’ve been, and where we’re headed.
Wednesday 01 October 16:15 - 16:45 Main Stage
Info, Education & Networking
As Breakbulk Americas celebrates its 35th anniversary, we bring together industry pioneers who helped shape the event – and the breakbulk and project cargo sector itself. These legends will share stories from the earliest editions of Breakbulk Americas, chart how the industry has evolved, and offer timeless insights for today’s professionals. From the days of faxes and clipboards to AI, automation, and ESG mandates – this is a rare look at where we’ve been, and where we’re headed.
Main Stage America/ChicagoThe 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/Chicago2025 Education Day Sessions
Industry Challenge Workshop
This interactive session will enable you to use problem-based learning in tackling a real-world scenario.
Thursday 02 October 12:45 - 13:45 McKinney Balcony
Info, Education & Networking
McKinney Balcony America/Chicago
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