This edition of Breakbulk Europe’s Education Day will inform, inspire, and entice students about what Breakbulk and Project Cargo is, how it is handled, where the cargo often moves as well as the kind of opportunities that are available in the sector. Students will receive an overview of what the business is about, experience what the building of a project requires through a case study and receive top tips for success as well as interesting career advice from industry executives.
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This year, Professor Margaret Kidd will be the Master of Ceremonies for Education Day
Add to calendar06/08/2023 09:3006/08/2023 09:30MC for the dayThis year, Professor Margaret Kidd will be the Master of Ceremonies for Education DayEducation DayEurope/London
What is break bulk and project cargo? How does it differ from other types of cargo? A leading industry expert will give a general overview and shed light on the particulars of this industry.
What is break bulk and project cargo? How does it differ from other types of cargo? A leading industry expert will give a general overview and shed light on the particulars of this industry.
Add to calendar06/08/2023 09:3106/08/2023 09:31An Introduction to Breakbulk
What is break bulk and project cargo? How does it differ from other types of cargo? A leading industry expert will give a general overview and shed light on the particulars of this industry.
A break bulk project takes planning, cooperation, and successful execution to have a successful result. Guided by the presenter, session participants will be presented with a real-life breakbulk project and be asked to analyse the risks, identify the problems, and find solutions to understand what working in the industry looks like in practice.
A break bulk project takes planning, cooperation, and successful execution to have a successful result. Guided by the presenter and industry mentors, session participants will be presented with a real-life breakbulk project and be asked to analyse the risks, identify the problems, and find solutions to understand what working in the industry looks like in practice.
Add to calendar06/08/2023 09:4506/08/2023 09:45Breakbulk Project Case Study Workshop
A break bulk project takes planning, cooperation, and successful execution to have a successful result. Guided by the presenter, session participants will be presented with a real-life breakbulk project and be asked to analyse the risks, identify the problems, and find solutions to understand what working in the industry looks like in practice.
This session will bring various key stakeholders within the community together to show the amazing opportunities that are available, both at entry-level and further. Students will learn what opportunities are available to them, what it takes to be successful, and what a career in the industry can offer them, both in the short and long term.
This session will bring various key stakeholders within the community together to show the amazing opportunities that are available, both at entry-level and further. Students will learn what opportunities are available to them, what it takes to be successful, and what a career in the industry can offer them, both in the short and long term.
Add to calendar06/08/2023 10:4506/08/2023 10:45Breakbulk Career Opportunities
This session will bring various key stakeholders within the community together to show the amazing opportunities that are available, both at entry-level and further. Students will learn what opportunities are available to them, what it takes to be successful, and what a career in the industry can offer them, both in the short and long term.
The project cargo industry involves a plethora of roles that each suit a variety of skillsets and personalities. To assist students in making the best choices, our speaker will assess a range of profiles and the roles that best suit them.
The project cargo industry involves a plethora of roles that each suit a variety of skillsets and personalities. To assist students in making the best choices, our speaker will assess a range of profiles and the roles that best suit them.
Add to calendar06/08/2023 11:3006/08/2023 11:30Skills Profiles
The project cargo industry involves a plethora of roles that each suit a variety of skillsets and personalities. To assist students in making the best choices, our speaker will assess a range of profiles and the roles that best suit them.
Hear from students who have recently graduated and joined the workforce to learn about their experience to date and top tips for success when starting out.
Hear from students who have recently graduated and joined the workforce to learn about their experience to date and top tips for success when starting out.
Add to calendar06/08/2023 12:0506/08/2023 12:05Student Success Stories
Hear from students who have recently graduated and joined the workforce to learn about their experience to date and top tips for success when starting out.
This is an opportunity to have a closer discussions with professionals from different sectors within the industry.
This is an opportunity to have a closer discussion with professionals from different sectors within the industry. Different areas will represent a different sector, so students are invited to go around and find out more information to help inform their future career decisions. They will be able to discuss anything they wish; whether it be about the challenges that exist in a specific career path or someone’s favourite part about the industry, students will be able to get answers to any of their questions surrounding a career in breakbulk.
Add to calendar06/08/2023 13:3006/08/2023 13:30Industry Meet & GreetThis is an opportunity to have a closer discussions with professionals from different sectors within the industry.Breakbulk FuturesEurope/London
This will be an opportunity for students to tour the show floor and meet exhibitors.
This will be an opportunity for students to tour the show floor and meet exhibitors. They will have the chance to speak with a plethora of different companies covering the entirety of the supply chain; discovering what a career in breakbulk can look like, as well as more opportunities that are out there for students. Companies who are currently recruiting will be marked on the floor map. Students who are actively seeking internship or employment opportunities should visit these stands for more information.
Add to calendar06/08/2023 14:3006/08/2023 14:30Student Show Floor TourThis will be an opportunity for students to tour the show floor and meet exhibitors. Education DayEurope/London