The region’s largest trade event for the project cargo and breakbulk industry

Murilo Caldana

Project Director FOX Brasil

With extensive experience in the Latin American market, Murilo Caldana is passionate and has worked on various projects (mostly for renewable energy) in different countries in Latin America, such as Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, Chile, Peru, Colombia, Panama, Venezuela, Costa Rica, Guatemala, El Salvador and Mexico. Based in his homeland of Brazil, he heads the Special Projects Department of FOX Brasil, one of the leading freight forwarders in this segment. With a Bachelor degree in International Trade Management and specialization in Logistics in Germany, Murilo has worked in several countries. As a member of the prestigious network The Heavy Lift Group, he was voluntarily representing the group as President & Business Development Officer over the past 5 years. He also has a passion for languages, communication and cultures. In addition to his native Portuguese, he is fluent in Spanish, German and English. He has also studied Italian and French. He will participate in the panel "Latin America Spotlight: Outlook, Projects and Opportunities' and looks forward to sharing some of his experiences and challenges over the last few years working on projects in the region.


Main Stage Agenda Sessions

Latin America Spotlight: Outlook, Projects, and Opportunities

Latin America continues to be a region of opportunity for the breakbulk sector. Energy, mining, and infrastructure are taking up the biggest share of megaprojects currently under construction and the region is tipped for huge growth in the renewables sector, particularly offshore wind and hydrogen. The decommissioning market is also on the rise and, alongside this, large scale port development to service the needs of the region’s projects. Join our Latin American experts in this session who will provide an overview on opportunities in key countries in the region, as well as share their insights and predictions on hot spots and where this region is headed over the coming years.

Session Sponsored by PhilaPort - The Port of Philadelphia 

Wednesday 27 September 13:20 - 14:10 Main Stage

Main Stage

Add to calendar 09/27/2023 13:20 09/27/2023 14:10 Latin America Spotlight: Outlook, Projects, and Opportunities Latin America continues to be a region of opportunity for the breakbulk sector. Energy, mining, and infrastructure are taking up the biggest share of megaprojects currently under construction and the region is tipped for huge growth in the renewables sector, particularly offshore wind and hydrogen. The decommissioning market is also on the rise and, alongside this, large scale port development to service the needs of the region’s projects. Join our Latin American experts in this session who will provide an overview on opportunities in key countries in the region, as well as share their insights and predictions on hot spots and where this region is headed over the coming years.

Session Sponsored by PhilaPort - The Port of Philadelphia 
Main Stage America/Detroit