The world’s largest project cargo and breakbulk event

NextWave Education Day

NextWave Education Day at Breakbulk Europe connects students with industry professionals for a focused day of insight, practical learning and meaningful networking, designed to showcase real career pathways across the global project cargo and breakbulk supply chain.

Co-chairs

Maurice Jansen Maurice Jansen
Senior Researcher / Business Developer
Erasmus University Rotterdam
 
Renee Rotmans Renée Rotmans
Program Manager Social Innovation
Port of Rotterdam

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9:45 AM - 10:15 AM
Registration
Thursday, June 18
Education Day
Add to calendar 06/18/2026 09:45 06/18/2026 09:45 Registration Education Day Europe/London

Info, Education & Networking
10:15 AM - 10:35 AM
Opening Remarks
Thursday, June 18
Education Day
Add to calendar 06/18/2026 10:15 06/18/2026 10:15 Opening Remarks Education Day Europe/London

Info, Education & Networking
10:35 AM - 11:15 AM
Next Generation Leaders: Alumni Success Stories
Thursday, June 18
Education Day
Add to calendar 06/18/2026 10:35 06/18/2026 10:35 Next Generation Leaders: Alumni Success Stories

Meet the next wave of talent shaping Europe’s project cargo industry. In this candid discussion, young professionals from leading logistics organisations share how they broke into the sector, built technical confidence and turned early opportunities into meaningful career progression. Expect honest reflections, practical lessons and clear advice on how to stand out and build momentum in one of the world’s most dynamic supply chain sectors.

Education Day Europe/London

Meet the next wave of talent shaping Europe’s project cargo industry. In this candid discussion, young professionals from leading logistics organisations share how they broke into the sector, built technical confidence and turned early opportunities into meaningful career progression. Expect honest reflections, practical lessons and clear advice on how to stand out and build momentum in one of the world’s most dynamic supply chain sectors.

Info, Education & Networking
11:20 AM - 12:20 PM
The Industry Challenge: Solving Real Projects Together
Thursday, June 18
Education Day
Add to calendar 06/18/2026 11:20 06/18/2026 11:20 The Industry Challenge: Solving Real Projects Together

Step into a real-world project cargo scenario and work in teams to develop practical solutions to complex logistics challenges. This interactive session offers a hands-on introduction to the coordination, strategy and decision-making required to move oversized and high-value cargo across global supply chains.

Education Day Europe/London

Step into a real-world project cargo scenario and work in teams to develop practical solutions to complex logistics challenges. This interactive session offers a hands-on introduction to the coordination, strategy and decision-making required to move oversized and high-value cargo across global supply chains.

Info, Education & Networking
12:20 PM - 1:00 PM
Lunch
Thursday, June 18
Education Day
Add to calendar 06/18/2026 12:20 06/18/2026 12:20 Lunch Education Day Europe/London

Info, Education & Networking
2:15 PM - 3:30 PM
Breakbulk Europe Student Show Floor Tour
Thursday, June 18
Education Day
Add to calendar 06/18/2026 14:15 06/18/2026 14:15 Breakbulk Europe Student Show Floor Tour

Students will take part in a curated exhibition floor experience, exploring the diverse sectors that power the project cargo and breakbulk supply chain while connecting with leading industry professionals. This provides valuable access to companies shaping the future of logistics, along with a firsthand look at the wide range of career opportunities available within this global industry.

Education Day Europe/London

Students will take part in a curated exhibition floor experience, exploring the diverse sectors that power the project cargo and breakbulk supply chain while connecting with leading industry professionals. This provides valuable access to companies shaping the future of logistics, along with a firsthand look at the wide range of career opportunities available within this global industry.

Info, Education & Networking