NextWave 30

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CELEBRATING THE INDUSTRY’S FUTURE LEADERS

NextWave 30 is designed to engage and support emerging talent as they build their knowledge and connections in their early careers. Via networking and awards, the aim of the programme is to highlight outstanding achievement and celebrate the industry’s future leaders, helping them grow their networks and make career-long partnerships. 

NextWave Partner

NextWave 30 Class of 2026

Abhilash M. Kalmegh
Senior Executive - Pricing and Operation
Express Global Logistics Pvt. Ltd.
Ajinkya Sudhir Kute
Manager - Project
Express Global Logistics Pvt. Ltd.
Alexander Christansen
Analyst, Special Cargo Management, Strategic Yield Management
Ocean Network Express
Ali Yousefi
Graduate Researcher – Circular Maritime Supply Chains
Circolab · Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences
Anaïs Ménard
Project Engineer
LD Armateurs
Edd Lumby
Commercial Manager
Associated British Ports
Felix Steen Nielsen
Project Logistics Coordinator
OBT Shipping Group
Golrokh Dehlavi
RCC - Europe Operations
HMM
Harry Wynn
Vessel Master - Marine Operations
Robert Wynn & Sons Ltd
Isabelle Kolen
Projectmanager Sociale Transitie
Deltalinqs
Jens Molgaard Jespersen
Project Logistics Manager
GEODIS
Jiaheng Wu
Logistics
China Union Material (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
Kathrine Hadad
Project Manager
Maersk Project Logistics
Konrad Szydłowski
Project Manager
Navigator Transport
Lukas Kappernagel
Operator for MPP Vessels
Briese Chartering Carriers GmbH & Co. KG
Marco Sardo
Analyst Special Cargo Management, Strategic Yield Management
Ocean Network Express
Marco Tassoni
Supercargo
Transport Overseas Shipping (Belgium) BV
Nafiz Alp Kilic
Vessel Operator
Breadbox Shipping
Nico Boersma
Project Lead, Logistic Services
Schmidbauer GmbH & Co. KG
Nico Rybakow
Area Sales Manager
Soloplan GmbH
Nina Lebbink
Marine Insurance Broker
Marsh
Polly Greaves
Sales Executive
Rubb Buildings Ltd
Ryan Abbas
Executive Director - Saudi Arabia and UAE
NATCO Logistics Services Company
Sebastian Schleissner
Junior Project Manager
deugro (Deutschland) Projekt GmbH
Selim Al Awwa
Chartering Manager
New Marine Shipping
Søren Abildgaard
BDM & Partner
Global Liner Agencies
Sufiyan Abbas
Director - Middle East
NATCO Logistics Services Company
Suyash Dihal
Supply Chain Manager
Vattenfall
Vanessa Beckert
Sales Manager
Höegh Autoliners
Youssef Al Awwa
Operations Manager
New Marine Shipping

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What to expect

NextWave 30 Awards

NextWave 30 Awards

 When: Tuesday 16 June, 17:30-18:30

 Where: Breakbulk Live, Hall 1

The NextWave 30 Awards are for individuals aged 30 or under as of 18 June 2026 who have a minimum of 1 year of professional experience in logistics, transport, project cargo, or related industries. Up to 30 individuals will be chosen based on their achievements, potential, and contribution to the industry, and selected individuals will be required to attend the NextWave 30 ceremony at Breakbulk Europe 2026 on Tuesday 16 June.

Nominations are now closed

NextWave 30 Networking Hour

NextWave 30 Networking Hour

 When: Wednesday 17 June, 11:00-12:00

 Where: Sports Bar, Hall 2

NextWave 30 aims to facilitate and encourage connection between early-career professionals. Our NextWave 30 Networking Hour will be held on Wednesday 17 June at 11:00 in the Sports Bar located in Hall 2. With light refreshments available this is an informal way to meet peers and expand your network. The session is free and available only to individuals aged 30 or under as of 18 June 2026 who have a minimum of 1 year of professional experience in logistics, transport, project cargo, or related industries.

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