Heavy Lift Workshop
Heavy Lift Workshop
Tuesday 13 May 2025, 09:00 – 16:30
This workshop is designed for professionals involved in the transport and logistics of project cargo. The course covers the fundamentals of heavy-lift logistics, emphasizing both sea-based (in partnership with the JSI-Alliance and SAL Engineering) and land-based transport.
This is a full-day workshop and includes lunch plus two networking coffee breaks.
Workshop overview
Attendees will receive a comprehensive insight into how heavy lift shipments are planned and successfully executed. It will help the attendees to understand the roles of involved parties and their responsibilities, but also their need for information. Technical concepts, calculation methods as well as rules and regulations will be discussed.
Target audience
Shipping professionals in heavy lift and breakbulk sectors, such as:
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Cargo owners / EPCs • Freight forwarders
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Carriers
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Insurers
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Warranty surveyors
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Stevedoring companies
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Consultants
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Agents
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Port Captains
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How to book
This workshop is NOT included in your Breakbulk Europe ticket price and will require an additional fee. BGSN members get a 50% discount. You can book your place on the workshop when you register or edit your profile.
Agenda
Registration & Networking
Session 1
TBC
Networking Break
Session 2
TBC
Networking Lunch
Session 3 – JSI-Alliance/SAL Engineering
Basics and Technical ‘Vocabulary’
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Get to know the common terms and abbreviations and understand what they mean.
The ‘8 Essentials’
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Which information is needed for a proper planning and why.
Heavy Lift Vessels
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Learn about different vessel types and how you choose the right one for your project.
Networking Break
Session 4 – JSI-Alliance/SAL Engineering
Rigging Design
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Types of lifting gear and how to choose the right equipment.
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Tips and tricks for lifting operations
Seafastening Design and Concepts
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Overview on different seafastening elements and concepts.
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Introduction to applicable guidelines and calculation methods.
Port Operations
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How to plan port operations and how to assess feasibility for specific projects.
Rules and Guidelines
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An introduction to the maritime guideline landscape.
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