Breakbulk Europe – Main Stage

Opening Remarks

Examining the MPV Fleet

This session will give a general overview of how today’s fleet capacity will stand up to cargo demand over the next 12 months. What are the reasons for capacity issues and how will the fleet be able to manage? Where will investments be coming from? What types of ships will be the real winners and losers?

Business & Market Outlook

After the highs & lows of the past two years within the breakbulk and project heavy lift sector, what might the future look like, considering the current geo-political and economic factors? Following our expert’s analysis, this session will give an overview of the current market, as well as an analysis of the real short to mid-term opportunities and threats that are facing the MPP shipping sector and how to best prepare for them.

Nuclear Power Projects in Europe: Infrastructure, Feasibility and Collaboration

Fuelled by the pursuit of cleaner emissions and, more recently, the geo-political impact of the Ukraine conflict, the energy transition in Europe remains a top priority. This session will focus on a nuclear power project in Poland as an example of many others in the region with a need to develop local relationships, validate proper infrastructure, and ensure projects of this scale are feasible moving forward.

Planning for the Future of Project Logistics

Having foresight is critical for any organisation as it reveals opportunity and empowers innovation. This forward-thinking panel will discuss key trends, such as future-oriented work and sustainability, possible and necessary changes for more responsible business, expectations for the current decade, and best-case scenarios for project logistics in the coming years. The session will provide helpful insights on navigating the future in a so-called ‘age of chaos’ by addressing questions like: How might AI-chatbots and the lack of employees change the way we work? What will bring about the goal of zero carbon transport? How might modular construction transform project logistics as we know it? Join this inspiring foresight session for insight on how to co-create future scenarios for your organisation.
 

Measuring and Pricing C02 Emissions

In light of the recent and upcoming legislation regarding carbon emissions, the industry is under pressure to be accountable for and transparent about their carbon emissions and seek renewable alternatives. However, how can C02 emissions be accurately measured and priced, especially with the variability of breakbulk cargo? Who should bear the burden of the cost, and will this restrict capacity? Will other markets follow suit and how will foreign policies conform? This panel will address the effects of such regulations and shed light on the implications for stakeholders.

Women in Breakbulk Report

Representatives from the 2023 Women in Breakbulk will share a summary of the main topics, take-aways, and next steps discussed with the wider industry on the Main Stage.

Air Cargo Solutions for Project Cargo

A continuation of the conversation at last year’s Breakbulk Americas, this session will build on exploring the challenges that suppers of air transport projects are facing, particularly in a European context.

Global Project Review

Recent economic downturn and high inflation has cast a shadow of uncertainty on upcoming investments around the globe. Our industry expert will give an overview on the current and upcoming major project developments both in Europe and worldwide, identifying investments in each sector, where the new powerhouses are, how long this status quo might last.

ESG Across the Supply Chain

ESG initiatives are now a critical aspect of any organisation’s business model. Frameworks and requirements continue to be developed and implemented, however tensions between different criteria have led to a lack of ‘best-practice’ guidelines and standards in monitoring and disclosure This session will bring together industry experts and regulatory bodies to tackle the big questions, summarising key areas of focus from reporting to accountability and helping everyone understand what ESG means for them and how they can begin making their mark.

Managing the Offshore Wind Boom

Offshore wind has been experiencing exponential growth and projects are expected to ramp up, both in Europe and beyond. Yet, fleet capacity and the availability of assets must be considered in tandem with this increased activity. Speakers in this panel will assess the readiness of the supply chain to cope with increased demand and discuss how to contain the offshore boom to operate within these capabilities.

The Role of European Ports in Supply Chain Efficiency: Challenges, Opportunities & Demand

Ports are an integral part of the project cargo supply chain and, as such, changes and challenges in ports acutely affect other sectors. Currently, labour shortages, strikes, sustained increases in port charges, and inadequate port infrastructure are all impacting the wider supply chain. Collaboration across the board is required to ensure cargo movements are as efficient and predictable as possible for all parties. This session will bring together a panel from key European ports, as well as the wider supply chain, to examine the causes and possible solutions to the current challenges being faced and to map a path forward to improve efficiency across the board.

Closing Remarks