Thursday 18 June 2026, 09:00 – 12:00
In partnership with
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 sea-based transport.
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Benefit from real-world project expertise from leaders in heavy lift and transport engineering
From key terminology to vessel selection, rigging, and port operations – all in one practical, expert-led workshop.
Maximise your time at Breakbulk Europe and come away with more than just industry connections
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.
Director, SAL Engineering GmbH, Germany
As Director of SAL Engineering GmbH, Jörg Lamers leads engineering operations within the Harren Group, focusing on transport and installation solutions for complex project cargo.
With extensive experience in heavy lift and offshore installation projects, he works closely with operators, crews and clients to deliver technically demanding logistics solutions.
Managing Director, SAL Engineering GmbH
Dipl.-Ing. Karsten Behrens is Managing Director of SAL Engineering, specialising in heavy lift transport, maritime engineering and project execution.
With more than 17 years of experience in heavylift and offshore projects, he works across engineering, development and operations with global project partners.
Get to know the common terms and abbreviations and understand what they mean.
Learn about different vessel types and how you choose the right one for your project.
Which information is needed for a proper planning and why.
Types of lifting gear and how to choose the right equipment.
Tips and tricks for lifting operations.
Overview on different seafastening elements and concepts.
Introduction to applicable guidelines and calculation methods.
An introduction to the maritime guideline landscape.
How to plan port operations and how to assess feasibility for specific projects.
Understand the connection between vessel’s draft and its stability and relevant influencing factors
Introduction to assessing the stability of rigging arrangements
Learn about the effect of environmental conditions on heavy lift operations and how to assess them.
Heavylift / shipping specific terms you should know.
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✓ Half-day workshop
✓ Networking coffee break provided
✓ Certificate provided on completion
HEAVY LIFT WORKSHOP
€210
Standard workshop ticket
€105
Shippers receive 50% off
Workshop tickets are not included in your Breakbulk Europe ticket and will require an additional fee.
Breakbulk Global Shipper members receive a 50% discount.
For any queries or difficulties with booking, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our team at [email protected] who will be happy to assist you.
If you have not yet registered for Breakbulk Europe you can simply add the workshop item onto your ticket during the registration process.
If you have already registered for Breakbulk Europe it is easy to add the workshop item to your ticket. Simply find your confirmation email when you originally registered and in that email you will find a link that takes you back to the registration platform and will enable you to purchase a workshop ticket.
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