The 2019 edition witnessed an impressive 83% increase in attendance
Breakbulk Middle East (BBME), the largest breakbulk and project cargo event in the GCC, will return to the UAE on the 25 and 26 February 2020 under the patronage HE Dr. Abdullah Belhaif Al Nuaimi, the UAE Minister of Infrastructure Development and the Chairman of Federal Transport Authority for Land and Maritime.
This will mark the second consecutive year that the comprehensive two-day conference and exhibition is held in the Emirate of Dubai. The 5th annual edition will take place at the Dubai World Trade Centre Venue, offering a convenient location of the assembly to a wide range of the Middle East region’s key players and top decision-makers.
DP World, UAE Region will be the official host port of BBME2020 for the second consecutive time. “We are pleased to be partnering with Breakbulk Middle East again in their efforts to bring together our region’s industry leaders,” remarked Mohammed Al Muallem, CEO and Managing Director, DP World, UAE Region.
According to Al Muallem, the breakbulk sector will significantly benefit from informed discussions provided by industry leaders attending the conference concerning opportunities and the challenges we face collectively.
“With Dubai consistently elevating its stature as one of the top maritime hubs in the world, Breakbulk Middle East has given the industry a strong sense of confidence in its ability to contribute to this vision,” he added.
Over 3400 attendees and 1700 companies attended last year’s edition, justifying the decision for BBME to make a repeat appearance in Dubai. “Dubai’s hospitable business climate makes the UAE one of the most attractive destinations for conducting business,” commented Ben Blamire, Commercial Director, Breakbulk ME.
