Breakbulk Europe Breaking New Ground?


by Aldert van Nieuwkoop


This past May 12th May, the break-


bulk who-is-who gathered again in Antwerp to meet, conference and exhibit all what’s worth in the break- bulk industry. Breakbulk Europe addresses the needs of traditional breakbulk and project cargo logis- tics professionals. Breakbulk Europe is the largest and most important gathering in Europe for companies involved in the shipping of heavy-lift, project cargo and traditional break- bulk cargoes. It is where shippers have the opportunity to meet and develop relationships with the lead- ing specialized carriers, forwarders, ports, terminals and packers who have the expertise and resources


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to handle oversized cargoes with unique handling requirements. Breakbulk Europe’s targeted pro- gramming proclaims that it ensures that you develop skills and strategy to help you do your job more ef- fectively. By visiting the Breakbulk Europe Exhibition one can network and connect with over 200 ex- hibitors and sponsors that provide specialized services. Exhibitors and sponsors include specialized ocean carriers, freight forwarders, ports/ terminals, logistics providers, ground transportation, heavy air, ex- port packers, equipment companies and more. Exhibitors include the world’s major carriers, forwarders


and ports that handle specialized heavy-lift, project and breakbulk cargoes. In addition to a bustling exhibition floor, Breakbulk Europe features a 2-day conference with top speakers addressing industry issues. The in-depth program delves into today’s most pressing break- bulk transportation topics. Speakers also discuss the hottest regions for breakbulk and project cargo, and re- view sectors such as oil and gas, and other power generation markets.


The port of Antwerp has a long


tradition in offering the most ver- satile services for breakbulk cargo. Every year, an average of 15 mil-


May 2014


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