The world’s largest project cargo and breakbulk event

Meet the world at Breakbulk Europe for new project cargo business

We're counting down the days until 13-15 May 2025 where we'll once again be uniting the project cargo and breakbulk industry.

Bringing together over 11,000 attendees, Breakbulk Europe provides the ultimate networking platform to grow your connections, generate new business and strengthen key existing relationships. Join the industry decision makers in Rotterdam to drive the connections and innovation that support the completion of global projects.

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Breakbulk Global Shipper Network

Breakbulk Global Shipper Network

The Global Shipper Network is an exclusive network of senior breakbulk and project cargo owning shippers involved in the engineering, manufacturing and production of industrial projects and project cargo. Access exclusive learning and networking opportunities and join today!

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Global Event Partners

Global Event Partners

If you do business in more than one region in the world, your marketing program should reflect your coverage. The Global Event Partner program is designed to support your business goals through our three events in Dubai, Rotterdam and Houston. Become a Global Event Partner to maximise your reach to key decision-makers.

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Women in Breakbulk

Women in Breakbulk

Become a member of the Women in Breakbulk networking group to stay in contact with other members all year round. Fill out the form and be sure to include your photo and advice to other women. All members receive free entry to the Women in Breakbulk Lounge at Breakbulk Europe and early access to tickets.

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FAQs

There are multiple ways to get involved—join as a visitor, exhibit to showcase your solutions, or consider sponsorship to gain maximum visibility. Learn more about exhibiting here.
Breakbulk Europe 2025 will take place on 13-15 May, in Rotterdam, Netherlands. The venue is Rotterdam Ahoy, Ahoyweg 10. Start planning your visit here.
Tuesday 13 May: 11:00 – 19:00
Wednesday 14 May: 10:00 – 18:00
Thursday 15 May: 10:00 – 16:00
Breakbulk Europe is the premier gathering for the breakbulk and project cargo industry, attracting over 11,000 professionals from around the world.
We have a number of networking events throughout the show, from workshops, to boats tours and outdoors activities. Take a look at what we have lined up here.
We offer a variety of advertising opportunities, including ads in Breakbulk Magazine (distributed at the event), BreakbulkONE (our monthly newsletter), and website banner ads. These options help expand your reach before, during, and after the event. See the Media Kit and talk to your sales representative.

The Breakbulk portfolio of events


Join us in Houston September 30-October 02 2025 at the largest event for the breakbulk & project cargo market in the Americas.

Visit Breakbulk Americas


Join us in Dubai on 4-5 February 2026 at the region's project cargo and breakbulk event.

Visit Breakbulk Middle East

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