The upcoming event will further boost the UAE’s strategy of developing the regional breakbulk sector
In anticipation of the fifth annual edition of the event, Breakbulk Middle East (BBME) recently held a press conference in which a group of the UAE’s most notable industry leaders gathered to speak.
Breakbulk Middle East, the leading GCC event for the project cargo and breakbulk sector, will take place on 25 and 26 February at the Dubai World Trade Centre in Dubai, UAE and the event is hosted by DP World-UAE Region for the second consecutive year.
The two-day conference is once again be held under the patronage of HE Dr. Abdullah Belhaif Al Nuaimi, the UAE Minister of Infrastructure Development and the Chairman of the Federal Transport Authority for Land and Maritime.
Governmental Stamp of Approval
“As we look forward to this date, Breakbulk Middle East will serve as one of various contributing forces that help in realizing of our aspirations,” remarked Eng. Ahmed Al Khouri, Director-General of the UAE Federal Transport Authority – Land and Maritime (FTA).
“Breakbulk Middle East will serve as a bridge that connects key sectors, thus helping fuel the UAE’s future success,” stated Eng. Hessa Al Malek, Executive Director of Maritime Transport, FTA.
Competitive Maritime Status
With 61% of cargo destined for GCC states arriving via UAE seaports, the country’s necessity for a strong maritime infrastructure cannot be overstated.
“Breakbulk Middle East enables us to develop this knowledge with its dependably topical agenda, as well as expand our customer base with its ability to serve as a strong networking platform that unites a number of sectors,” said Mohammad Jaber, COO and Regional Director, Agility.
Innovative and Educating
Breakbulk AR, an augmented reality initiative that is set to debut at the event, will allow companies to showcase their company and project capabilities.
Looking to build on this by adding a new dimension, BBME will unveil a ‘Women in Breakbulk Breakfast’ networking platform at the upcoming event, and partner with AWIMA (Arab Women in Maritime Association) to empower women even further.
In addition to its innovative endeavors, BBME is also working to groom the industry’s up-and-coming workforce. Dr. Ahmed Youssef, Associate Dean of Maritime Transport and Technology College, the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport-Sharjah highlighted the Academy’s efforts to train the youth to become pioneers of the maritime industry in the future.
“Over the last five years, we have strategically administered initiatives to grow both the event and its ability to increasingly benefit the industry,” asserted Ben Blamire, Event Director, BBME.
