Breakbulk for Freight Forwarders
Drive New Business at the Region’s Premier Project Cargo Event
Freight forwarders are the backbone of global project logistics and at Breakbulk Middle East, you’re positioned right where the action happens. As the region continues to invest in energy, infrastructure, and industrial development, demand for experienced, agile, and multimodal freight partners is growing fast. Whether you're managing complex cargo moves, coordinating port-to-site delivery, or supporting multimodal strategies, Breakbulk Middle East connects you with the EPCs, cargo owners, and transport providers actively sourcing forwarding solutions across the Gulf and beyond. This is where freight forwarders get seen, get connected, and get business done.
Breakbulk Middle East brings together over 400 Global Shippers
Breakbulk Middle East is where cargo decisions are made - meet the shippers behind the world’s biggest projects, including Air Liquide, Bechtel Corp, China Petroleum, Envision Energy, Hitachi Energy, Siemens Energy, Shell, Tata Steel and Universal Metal Coating Company. Build relationships that lead to real business.
Why attend Breakbulk Middle East?
Connect with over 360 Global Shippers
The Breakbulk Global Shipper Network (BGSN) is an exclusive network designed for cargo owners navigating the complexities of global project logistics. Whether you're an EPC, OEM, energy company, industrial manufacturer, or infrastructure developer, BGSN membership provides unparalleled access to the industry’s biggest networking events across the globe.
Stay Ahead with Market and Logistics Insights
From customs challenges and regional infrastructure updates to trends in heavy-lift and multimodal routing, the Breakbulk agenda provides forwarders with the intelligence they need to optimise planning, pricing, and client service.
Build Your Network Across the Full Supply Chain
With over 13,000 professionals attending, including ports, carriers, project logisticians, and infrastructure developers, the event offers a concentrated opportunity to form new partnerships, meet trusted vendors, and identify collaborators for upcoming projects across the Gulf and beyond.
2026 Post Show Report
Breakbulk Middle East’s 10th edition delivered record-breaking results, welcoming more than 13,000 industry professionals to Dubai. With 270 exhibitors, 400+ global shippers, and representatives from 125+ countries, the event reinforced its position as the region’s leading gathering for the project cargo and breakbulk industry.
From high-level decision-makers to key project stakeholders, the milestone edition drove powerful networking and real business opportunities across the supply chain.
Discover the full impact and explore the key data and audience insights in the 2026 Post-Show Report.
What's on at Breakbulk Middle East
Live content sessions
The Breakbulk Main Stage features leading breakbulk and project executives who will provide insights into the latest business and trade intelligence, as well as delve deeper into key markets, sectors and issues affecting the whole supply chain.
Explore the potential of AI applications workshop
This session demystifies AI by providing real-world applications in transport engineering, vessel operations, and supply chain tracking.
Networking like never before
From Golf Day to the Women in Breakbulk luncheon, there are numerous opportunities to connect, share insights, and build relationships with like-minded professionals across the industry.
Previous Freight Forwarding Exhibitors
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Be part of Breakbulk Middle East 2027
Don't miss the opportunity to network and do business with some of the biggest Freight Forwarders in the industry.
Relevant interviews
AI, Risk Mitigation & Resilience: DSV on Navigating Supply Chain Chaos
Mohammad Jaber, Managing Director, Air & Sea, DSV, shares insights following his panel at Breakbulk Middle East. He explores the evolving challenges in global logistics, from Red Sea tensions to port congestion, and how collaboration, AI-driven forecasting, and multimodal solutions like the GCC’s emerging rail network are reshaping supply chains.
DHL’s Time Is Now: Powering Saudi’s Giga Projects with Innovation
Sue Donoghue, CEO of DHL Global Forwarding Saudi Arabia, joins Leslie Meredith at Breakbulk Middle East to discuss the scale and complexity of Saudi Arabia’s giga projects—and how logistics innovation is shaping their success.
WR Logistics: EPC Expertise & Project Growth in the Middle East
Eduardo Garcia Rodriguez, CEO LATAM of WR Logistics, joins Leslie Meredith at Breakbulk Middle East to highlight what sets WR Logistics apart in a crowded market—their deep specialization in EPC (Engineering, Procurement & Construction) logistics.
Relevant insights
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DP World Readies US$2.5 Billion Logistics Investment
Driving Growth and Connections: DHL Industrial Projects
2026 highlights
Frequently asked questions
The venue is Dubai World Trade Centre, Halls 5, 6, 7, 8 & Pavilion. Start planning your visit here.
5 February, 10:00 - 17:00
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