Connect with 13,000+ Industry Leaders from 125+ Countries in Dubai

Secure two days of unmatched networking, strategic insight, and business opportunity at the Middle East’s premier project cargo event.

Breakbulk Middle East is the region’s fastest growing event for those involved in the region’s oil & gas, energy, chemicals and infrastructure projects.

Why exhibit? Why visit?

Industry professionals to network with

Countries represented

Of exhibitors rebooked for 2027

Global shippers in attendance

Why Breakbulk Middle East?

Exclusive Access to the Middle East Market

Breakbulk Middle East is the only regional event dedicated to breakbulk and project cargo, offering unparalleled access to one of the world’s most dynamic and fastest-growing markets across the Middle East and Africa.

Powered by DP World and Key Partners

Supported by DP World and leading industry players, Breakbulk Middle East connects you with the most influential names across the logistics and cargo sectors in the Middle East.

Insights Tailored to the Region

Dive deep into logistics, infrastructure projects, and trade developments across the Middle East, Africa and beyond with expert-led sessions designed to tackle the unique challenges of these high-growth regions.

Prime Dubai Location at the World Trade Centre

Hosted at Dubai’s World Trade Centre, a key international trade hub, Breakbulk Middle East offers seamless networking for global and regional professionals from across the region.

Solutions-Oriented Learning

Participate in workshops, panels, and case studies that provide actionable strategies tailored to resilience, growth, and performance in Middle Eastern and African markets.

A Diverse, Industry-Specific Exhibitor Base

Discover innovations from a broad range of exhibitors who provide targeted solutions for breakbulk and project cargo challenges in the region.

The decision-makers you could meet

Breakbulk Middle East attracts the people shaping the region’s most ambitious infrastructure and energy projects. From C-suite executives and project managers to logistics specialists and procurement leaders, this is where vital business connections are made. Whether you’re looking to meet key buyers, secure new contracts, or forge strategic alliances, the event delivers direct access to the professionals who influence purchasing decisions across the entire supply chain.

What to expect

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.

Annual Golf Day

The DP World Breakbulk Middle East Golf Day is the perfect precursor to the region's largest event for the project cargo and breakbulk industry. Whether you are visiting Dubai especially for the Breakbulk Middle East exhibition, or live locally, join colleagues and clients for an afternoon on the fairways.

Women in Breakbulk Luncheon

The Women in Breakbulk Networking Luncheon is an afternoon of connection, inspiration and celebration. This program brings together women from across the industry to share experiences, build meaningful relationships and gain new perspectives.

Chartering Workshop

This workshop, presented in partnership with the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers, is an intermediate level course that provides a deeper understanding of chartering principles and applications.

Why just visit when you can exhibit?

As an exhibitor, you will meet face-to-face with project owners, EPCs, industrial manufacturers and global project forwarders—the people who decide which service providers get the next contract. Share your services and your expertise directly with buyers in a venue designed for making the connections you need for new business.

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Christina Priese Associate partner, Hamburg Port Consulting

“We are very excited to be at Breakbulk Middle East. As always, there is a great turnout at the event, allowing us to connect with a large number of people to build our network and our business, especially in Africa which is a growth point for us.”

Gabriel Manimben CEO for Cameroon and Chad, Maritime Services Agency

“We have attended Breakbulk Middle East for the past four years and we get to put a face to the names we have been dealing with. By attending the event, we have been able to get many new customers”

Meena Mathews Director, Arabian Ocean Services

“I have been attending Breakbulk for several years and I think it remains one of the best forums to meet industry leaders for networking. It has a variety of related companies attending, making it a necessary and must-attend event. I will always come back to Breakbulk.”

Breakbulk Middle East interviews

Al Barrak: Navigating Global Trade Through Geopolitical Volatility

Akshay Anand, Group CEO of Al Barrak Group, explains how organizational agility and resilient leadership are essential to sustaining trade flows amid geopolitical uncertainty.

Akshay Anand Al Barrak Group

Almajdouie & De Rijke: Future-Proofing Onsite Logistics Through Automation

Ather Ali Khan, Commercial Director at Almajdouie & De Rijke, discusses the company’s evolution toward full automation and its commitment to building sustainable onsite logistics infrastructure across Saudi Arabia and Oman.

Ather Ali Khan Almajdouie & De Rijke

Bob Cranes: Expanding Heavy Lift Fleet Across the Middle East

Hear from Raj Kumar as he discusses Bob Cranes’ expansion strategy as the heavy equipment rental company scales operations to meet rising demand across the construction and energy sectors.

Raj Kumar Bob Cranes

Cargoland International: Championing Visibility for Women in Global Logistics

Tuna Hazar Avci, CEO of Cargoland International and founder of the Logifem Society Network, highlights the need for greater visibility and professional support for women in logistics.

Tuna Hazar Avci Cargoland International

Combi Lift and Sinopec: Pioneering AI and Collaborative Innovation

In this interview, Mohammad Jaber, CEO of Combi Lift Project Logistics MEA, and Xu Jian, General/Deputy Manager at Sinopec, discuss the launch of the “Community for Future Thinkers” and a shift from traditional competition toward a collaborative, technology-driven model for project logistics.

Trust Fuels Business at DHL Industrial Projects

Leslie Meredith speaks with Peter Dudas, VP and Head of Industrial Projects MEA at DHL Global Forwarding, about the shifting global industrial landscape in 2026.

Peter Dudas DHL Global Forwarding

Maersk Project Logistics With Rafael Vicens: Africa's Critical Minerals

Leslie Meredith speaks with Rafael Vicens, Vice President IMEA at Maersk Project Logistics, about how the global energy transition is reshaping Africa’s logistics landscape.

Rafael Vicens Maersk Project Logistics

UAE Logistics Industry 50 Years in the Future With MFC

Laurance Langdon, General Manager of Modern Freight Company (MFC), reflects on the company’s legacy as it approaches its 50th anniversary in 2027, emphasising that trust and human relationships remain at the heart of logistics.

Laurance Langdon Modern Freight Company (MFC)

Movers: Navigating Dynamic Markets Through 24-Hour Vigilance

Capt. Erkut Keles, Deputy Chartering Executive at Movers, discusses how the company remains competitive in a constantly shifting market through resilience and round-the-clock operations.

Capt. Erkut Keles Movers

Global Project Logistics With PSA BDP

Leslie Meredith speaks with Thaddeus Joymon, Global Head of Projects & Heavy Lift Operations at PSA BDP, about managing end-to-end heavy lift operations across six global regions.

Thaddeus Joymon PSA BDP

Western Saudi Arabia: A New Frontier for Project Opportunities

Lars Greiner, CEO of Red Sea Gateway Terminal (RSGT), discusses how the company is positioning itself at the center of industrial transformation on Saudi Arabia’s West Coast.

Lars Greiner Red Sea Gateway Terminal

Varamar: Seizing Opportunity from Adversity in a Volatile Market

Niraj Mehta, Managing Director at Varamar, explains how the company has turned market disruption into strategic growth by embracing flexibility and out-of-the-box thinking.

Niraj Mehta Varamar

Women in Logistics: Increasing Female Leadership in Operational Roles

In this interview, Gayatri Nair reflects on her participation in the Breaking Barriers panel at Breakbulk Middle East and underscores the need to increase female representation in core logistics and field operations.

Gayatri Nair ECL Shipping

WR Logistics: Capitalizing on the Middle East’s Project Cargo Boom

Miguel Salas, CEO Spain at WR Logistics, discusses the company’s strategic expansion into the Middle East, highlighting the region’s vast infrastructure and energy developments as key growth drivers.

Miguel Salas WR Logistics