Breakbulk Europe 2023 in Rotterdam

Breakbulk Europe 2023 kicked off at Rotterdam Ahoy on June 6, 2023, and ran until June 8. This trade fair attracts many industry professionals from logistics & transportation every year. Over 500 exhibitors and 10,400 guests from over 120 countries participated in this edition. ShipHub representatives were also present at the trade show.

What does the term ”break bulk” mean?

Break bulk is a term in the transportation industry that describes general cargo transported in bulk, not containers. The cargo can be, for example, over-gauge construction machinery, large engine parts, and many others.

Exhibitors at Breakbulk specialize in the transportation and logistics industries. Plenty of freight forwarders, shipowners, ocean carriers, representatives of transportation companies, ports or terminals, and many other businesses in this thriving sector are on-site every year.

Why is Breakbulk Europe worth visiting?

Breakbulk Europe 2023 international trade fair is ideal for entrepreneurs looking for experienced business partners. It is very easy to make contacts during the fair and exchange opinions and experiences, which strengthens cooperation between companies with different specializations in the industry. Innovative solutions will then be implemented and contribute to the sector’s development.

Industry professionals with at least 20 years of experience share their stories and tips with those just starting. You can watch the performances and interviews on the organizer’s official website in the media tab.

Men dominate the shipping industry, and Breakbulk Europe 2023 created a special segment to integrate the two sides. “Women in Breakbulk Breakfast’” has come back for this edition, where women in the industry can share their experiences and opinions to learn from each other.

What participants said about Breakbulk Europe 2023

According to the content on Breakbulk’s YouTube and the comments posted by Breakbulk Europe 2023 participants, they value the opportunity for dialogue and exchange of experiences the most. Attending the trade show is a great opportunity to meet other professionals in the transportation & logistics industry. You can expand your network and get new business possibilities in a hospitable atmosphere.

ShipHub at Breakbulk Europe 2023

Breakbulk Europe is the largest trade fair of this type in Europe, so we could not miss out on it in Rotterdam. There were even more visitors than during the previous edition in 2022, as the number of attendees exceeded 10,000. Most of them were manager- and director-level decision-makers. With such many opportunities to meet potential suppliers and customers, Breakbulk Europe was the place to be. We will for sure register for the next edition.