The world’s largest project cargo and breakbulk event

Heavy Lift Workshop

Heavy Lift Workshop

Thursday 18 June 2026, 09:00 – 12:00

In partnership with

SAL Engineering JSI Alliance

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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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.

Meet the speakers

Jörg Lamers

Speaker

Jörg Lamers

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.

Karsten Behrens

Speaker

Karsten Behrens

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.

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WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE PRICE?

Half-day workshop

Networking coffee break provided

Certificate provided on completion

HEAVY LIFT WORKSHOP

€210

Standard workshop ticket

€105

Shippers receive 50% off

How to book

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.

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