Breakbulk Middle East 2025, the leading event for project cargo and breakbulk industries in the Middle East region, is set to take place from 10th-11th February at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
The event will bring together over 200 leading exhibiting brands and is expected to attract more than 7,500 visitors from the MENA region. Breakbulk Middle East will serve as a platform that offers unparalleled insights to help industry professionals refine their business strategies.
Since its launch in the UAE, Breakbulk Middle East has witnessed significant growth. This highlights the country’s strategic role as a global hub for logistics and trade, bridging markets across Asia, Europe, and Africa. This year marks the sixth consecutive year that DP World serves as host port and the third year as its global port partner.
Shahab Al Jassmi, Senior Vice President, Ports & Terminals, DP World GCC, said that, “Our partnership with Breakbulk Middle East reflects our role as a leader in global trade and logistics. As the industry evolves, we are driving forward innovative solutions that enhance efficiency, sustainability, and connectivity. Breakbulk Middle East enables us to share these advancements with the companies that count.”
With free tickets available, attendees will gain access to key players in the maritime, logistics, and project construction sectors, including ADNOC, Fluor, L&T, MSC, DHL Industrial Projects, Bahri Line, DP World, AD Ports Group, DSV, and more.
As part of the event, DP World has already hosted an exclusive preview at its Dubai headquarters, offering industry leaders a glimpse of the cutting-edge discussions and opportunities in store.
The preview featured a panel of experts from the UAE Ministry of Energy & Infrastructure, DP World, Abu Dhabi Ports Group, DSV, and Hyve Group, the event’s organizer.
Capt. Jaber Saif Al Shehhi, Director of Inspection and Control at the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, patron for the event, commented that, “Breakbulk Middle East serves as an essential platform for collaboration and exchanging knowledge across sectors that are vital to regional and global supply chains. This year’s focus on strategic planning, resilience and innovation underscores our shared commitment to sustainable growth here in the UAE.”
Breakbulk Middle East 2025 has become a must-attend event for professionals seeking:
Targeted project sector insights, identifying industries with significant growth potential and specific projects requiring suppliers, such as giga projects in renewable energy, infrastructure, and oil and gas. AD Ports Group’s Ports Cluster Commercial Acting Vice-president Julian Skyrme affirms the positive outlook for projects in the UAE over the next 5 to 10 years, as the company invests in infrastructure to meet the demand.
Actionable supply chain strategies, addressing supplier gaps, fleet capacity challenges, route disruptions, port congestion, and enforced chaos. As a leading forwarder in the region, DSV will lead discussions around these disruptions. “We’ve seen how important this is as a creative platform for all the industry stakeholders, clients, shippers, and carriers to create new partnerships and opportunities, address them in insightful panel discussions and exchange ideas that will help shape the future of our industry,” added Yasser AlYassin, Regional Director – MENA Projects, Air & Sea, DSV
Innovation and AI-driven advancements, showcasing the role of technology in elevating operational efficiency, reducing costs, and exploring new business opportunities through firsthand accounts and practical insights.
Aligning with the event’s commitment to workforce development and inclusivity, the newly expanded Women in Breakbulk program will offer a complete networking experience, including lunch, a keynote address, an industry panel, and interactive activities.
“Through new association partners Logifem and WISTA UAE, more women are being brought into the Breakbulk group, an essential start to making a real change in the industry,” added Leslie Meredith, chair for the global Women in Breakbulk program.
With the UAE’s position as a central hub for global trade and project logistics, Breakbulk Middle East 2025 provide its attendees with the tools, connections, and intelligence to drive business growth.
Ben Blamire, Event Director, stated that, “Breakbulk Middle East is where critical insights meet strategic action. This year’s program is designed to empower professionals with the knowledge and connections they need to succeed in today’s competitive market.”
Breakbulk Middle East is part of the Breakbulk Events & Media portfolio under Hyve, a London-based company known for creating unmatched experiences for customers worldwide.
