Breakbulk Events & Media

⭐ The topic of #reshoring took center stage at the Women in Breakbulk Luncheon during Breakbulk Americas 2025. In a dynamic discussion in front of more than 200 attendees, female leaders from UTC Overseas, Inc., Technip Energies, Greater Baton Rouge Economic Partnership, Fluence and Edwards Moving and Rigging shared candid insights on what “bringing manufacturing home” really means for #breakbulk and #projectlogistics. After four years of building a strong network, the Women in Breakbulk community is stepping up to tackle the complex challenges and opportunities shaping our industry’s future. Explore the key takeaways from the discussion via the link below 👇 💐Want to be part of the growing Women in Breakbulk network? Join us and connect with industry professionals driving change across the #projectcargo and #logistics sector. Follow the links in the comments section.

🟢 From the Breakbulk Studios in Houston: Pat Roche, CEO and founder of KB John, speaks with Breakbulk Magazine’s military logistics editor Faycal Boumerkhoufa in a follow-up to their Issue 5 feature story "Readiness, Resources and Timing for Project Logistics." Drawing on his experience as both a merchant mariner and U.S. Navy intelligence officer, Roche explains how government and commercial operators must work together to keep critical cargo moving. As he says, "The government has vast resources, but it still can't do everything." 📽️ Watch our interview on the link between private industry and defense: https://lnkd.in/eGzDGg27 📖 Read "Readiness, Resources and Timing for Project Logistics": https://lnkd.in/eAJTmqZp #breakbulk #breakbulkamericas #militarylogistics

🟢 From the Breakbulk Studios in Houston: Kim Douvier, sales director at Matson Logistics, shares how connection and mentorship have shaped her 35-year career in #transportation. From her first Women in Breakbulk luncheon to building a woman-owned #logistics business that endured the pandemic, she credits saying "yes" to new roles and staying positive through every challenge. As she says, "Failure is not really failure. It’s just a lesson that you learned." ⭐ Watch to hear how her outlook and experience can inspire confidence and resilience in any career: https://lnkd.in/eTxpA97m #breakbulk #breakbulkamericas #bbam2025

🇸🇦 ⚽ Saudi Arabia’s World Cup countdown is driving demand for #breakbulk and #projectcargo. Read our special report to discover where your next big project could be! With expert insight from Red Sea Gateway Terminal, JSL Global - Qatar-Oman-Dubai-KSA (The Heavy Lift Group), MEED | Middle East Economic Digest, Hamco Logistics Company and GAC Qatar. Read the full story in the link below 👇 #breakbulkmiddleeast #bbme2026

🟢 What’s next for project cargo? Hear directly from shippers Fluence, Siemens Energy, Technip Energies and Fluor Corporation as they reveal which projects are on the rise, where the market is headed, and how digital tools, new players and shifting priorities are reshaping the industry. Explore the key takeaways from this Breakbulk Americas main stage discussion via the link below 👇 #bbam2025 #breakbulkamericas #projectcargo #projectlogistics

🚁 Civil Investment, Military Impact --From Issue 5, 2025 of Breakbulk Magazine Civil transportation investment does more than just serve commercial customers. It supports the supply chains that U.S. government and military operations depend on. Ted Gaze, vice president of supply chain, projects and sales at Bennett International Logistics, part of the Bennett Family of Companies, says the trucks, trailers and #logistics facilities developed for private industry provide the capacity the military needs when demand shifts or surges. “Military manufacturing remains a GDP driver and a foundation revenue stream for U.S. transportation,” Gaze says. “But the civil side ensures the infrastructure is there when government demand rises.” That overlap now includes technology. Government supply chains follow the same competitive models as e-commerce, with EDI interfaces, real-time tracking and benchmark standards set by platforms like Amazon Business. Execution, however, is where differences appear. As an asset-based forwarder, Bennett has faced challenges competing with non-asset brokers that lack customer service infrastructure, insurance protection and experienced personnel. “That leads to accidents, delays and losses that cost time and money,” Gaze says. Looking ahead, AI promises to automate track and trace, documentation, customer service and pricing. But Gaze cautions that knowledge developed over decades in logistics cannot be replaced by software. With more than 40 years of experience, he has seen how quickly expertise can be lost as leaders retire. Government planners are now relying more heavily on subcontractors and carriers at the execution stage rather than involving them in planning. “That creates new risks for success and financial exposure for all parties,” he says. “The future will require closer integration, not less.” #breakbulk #bbam2025 #militarylogistics #governmentcontracts #projectcargo #industrialprojects #militaryhardware 📑 ✍Don’t miss the complete issue of the latest Breakbulk Magazine — an Americas special edition. Details and links in the comments section.

🟢 From the Breakbulk Studios in Houston! We caught up with Grant Wattman, president of Jade Management Group, to find out what it will take to rebuild America's #shipbuilding industry after decades of decline. The national goal of 250 new #vessels within ten years is ambitious, but Wattman outlines how partnerships with experienced builders in Korea and Europe, along with renewed training at home, can make it achievable. He also introduces the new Ship America Council, inviting industry participation in shaping this effort. ⭐ Watch to understand what’s driving America’s shipbuilding revival and how companies can be part of it: https://lnkd.in/d9DPeEUr #breakbulk #breakbulkamericas #bbam2025

🟢 From the Breakbulk Studios in Houston! Alex King, executive director of Panama City Port Authority and member of the Florida Ports Council, shares how Florida’s ports are preparing for a strong 2026. In this short interview, King explains why #cargo volumes surged ahead of new #tariffs, what’s next for projects and #breakbulk, and how the state’s 16 independent deepwater #ports work together through the Florida Ports Council to drive investment and growth. ⭐ Watch to learn why Florida remains open for business and ready to handle the next wave of project cargo: https://lnkd.in/emQkTWcU #bbam2025 #breakbulkamericas

🎉 10 reasons to visit the 10th anniversary of Breakbulk Middle East! 🎉 As we gear up for our show in February, join the Breakbulk team as they share 10 reasons why you should visit this milestone event! Narrowing it down to just ten wasn’t easy - from Dubai’s strategic location at the heart of the Middle East to the thought leaders sharing their insights at our 2026 talks programme, the 10th edition of BBME is shaping up to be our biggest and most inspiring yet✨ Ready to experience it for yourself? 🎟️ Get your ticket today: https://lnkd.in/eVKGCa7H #BBME26 #BreakbulkMiddleEast #BBMEturns10

Something exciting is in the works!🎙️ Yesterday, we kicked off recording for a brand-new collaborative series between Breakbulk Events & Media and Project Cargo Professionals: Voices of Breakbulk Middle East! Stay tuned for the first episode featuring host Luke King and guest Aditya Menon, as Aditya shares insights into Blue Bell Shipping’s rapid growth over the past few years💪 Watch this space - you won’t want to miss it! In the meantime, secure your place at Breakbulk Middle East 2026: https://lnkd.in/eVKGCa7H #BreakbulkMiddleEast #VoicesOfBreakbulk #BBME26 #BBMEturns10