Wim Copmans

Regional Director Projects & Heavy Lift Cargo, Europe PSA BDP

With over 22 years of experience in the shipping and logistics industry, including 16 years dedicated to project freight forwarding, Wim Copmans has built a strong track record across both operational and commercial functions. Throughout his career, he has successfully managed complex logistics projects, developed strategic customer relationships, and delivered tailored transportation solutions for large-scale projects and heavy-lift cargo movements.

His extensive expertise spans project logistics, freight forwarding, supply chain management, account management, and commercial strategy. Having worked in a variety of leadership and specialist roles, he has gained a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and opportunities involved in executing high-value, time-critical, and technically demanding logistics projects across diverse industries and regions.

At PSA BDP he leads the Projects & Heavy Lift team for Europe. In this role, he is responsible for driving business growth, strengthening customer partnerships, and overseeing the successful delivery of complex project cargo and heavy-lift solutions across the region.

2026 Event Agenda Sessions

Geopolitics in Action: The Domino Effect on Trade Routes

As geopolitical disruption reshapes global trade, the real impact extends far beyond simple rerouting. Using examples from the Middle East, Europe and Asia, this session examines how disruption is changing trade routes, project logistics and commercial decision-making. From war risk and insurance shocks to longer voyages, schedule disruption and shifting risk allocation, the discussion explores emerging vulnerabilities, how companies are adapting route and contract strategies, and what these shifts signal for the future geography of global trade and project development.

Wednesday 17 June 10:30 - 11:20 Breakbulk Live Stage