Do you provide visa assistance?

We do not provide invitation letters or visa assistance for non-exhibitors. After registration, you will receive a confirmation email, which you can use as supporting documentation for your visa application.

How can I take part in Breakbulk Europe 2027?

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 .

What are the opening times?

Tuesday 11 May: 11:00 – 19:00 Wednesday 12 May: 10:00 – 18:00 Thursday 13 May: 10:00 – 16:00

When and where is Breakbulk Europe?

Breakbulk Europe 2027 will take place on 11-13 May, in Rotterdam, Netherlands. The venue is Rotterdam Ahoy, Ahoyweg 10.

Who will I meet at Breakbulk Europe?

Breakbulk Europe is the premier gathering for the breakbulk and project cargo industry, attracting over 12,800 professionals from around the world.

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2-3 February 2027 | Dubai

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Why Visit

Name: Breakbulk Europe 2027
Start: 2027-05-11
End: 2027-05-13
Location: Rotterdam Ahoy

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Connected by Challenge, United for Progress

Breakbulk Europe is the global hub for connection across the project cargo and breakbulk community. Over 12,800 industry professionals from over 130 countries arrive in Rotterdam for the unique chance to network, collaborate, and drive business forward across 3 days. Whether you're an industrial manufacturer, EPC, project owner, or logistics expert, this event is designed with the entire supply chain in mind. The buzz on the show floor is truly electric and year after year professionals return, confident that Breakbulk Europe provides the platform to drive the industry forward through strong partnerships, shared innovation, and open collaboration.

Breakbulk Europe networking event connecting the project cargo and heavy lift community

Meet the global project cargo community

Join over 12,800 industry professionals at the leading event for the project cargo and breakbulk community, where leaders from more than 130 countries come together under one roof.

Breakbulk Europe exhibitors networking with project cargo and heavy lift professionals

Connect with over 740 exhibitors

Meet top the entire supply chain under one roof. From freight forwarders, carriers and port authorities, to manufacturers and service providers, the opportunity to connect with your ideal partner is limitless.

Breakbulk Europe networking connects project cargo and heavy lift professionals on the show floor

Unparalleled networking opportunities

With a dynamic lineup of networking events both on and off the show floor, making valuable connections has never been easier. Whether you're looking to expand your project cargo business or strengthen existing partnerships, Breakbulk Europe is the perfect setting.

Breakbulk Europe panel shares heavy lift and project cargo insights with industry professionals

Exclusive content and insights to drive growth

Our two stages, Breakbulk Live and Breakbulk Voices, will feature top industry experts from across the project cargo and breakbulk industry. Gain valuable insights into emerging trends, key challenges, and new opportunities within the market.

Who You Could Meet

Breakbulk Europe brings together a truly cross-sector audience, reflecting the full industrial supply chain. From EPCs and project owners to freight forwarders, carriers, ports and heavy-lift specialists, the event connects decision-makers across every stage of project cargo logistics. This diverse sector representation ensures meaningful conversations, new partnership opportunities and access to the companies driving major infrastructure and energy projects worldwide.

Breakbulk Europe industry experts discuss global trade and project cargo trends on stage

Breakbulk Europe networking party connects project cargo and heavy lift professionals outdoors

Breakbulk Europe Green World Awards honour sustainability leaders in project cargo logistics

Women in Breakbulk event connects women leaders across project cargo and heavy lift logistics

Breakbulk Europe never fails to provide us with an abundance of new connections and exciting business opportunities.

Jennifer Leonard

Business Development Manager, Clarksons Port Services

I have certain companies that I like to visit, to talk to, but we also come to walk the floor to see clients and meet potential new customers.

Matias Scutiero

Dry Cargo Broker, Oceanway

Breakbulk Europe truly stands in a league of its own. You can connect with existing clients, explore new business opportunities, and effectively showcase your company.

Paivi Nygren-Laitinen

Sales Manager, Steveco Oy

Breakbulk Europe record attendance infographic

2026 Event Report

Breakbulk Europe 2026 delivered record-breaking results, welcoming more than 12,800 industry professionals to Rotterdam for the largest edition in the event's history. With 740+ exhibitors, 640+ global shippers and representatives from 134 countries, the event reinforced its position as the world's leading gathering for the project cargo and breakbulk industry.

From senior decision-makers to key project stakeholders, the event created unrivalled opportunities for networking, business development and new partnerships across the global supply chain.

Discover the full impact and explore the key data, audience insights and event highlights in the 2026 Event Report.

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