Breakbulk Conference Presented by The Journal of Commerce Oct. 12-14
March 08 2010 - 1:32PM
PR Newswire (US)
NEWARK, N.J., March 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Attendance is expected to be
up 30 percent at the 21st annual Breakbulk Americas Transportation
Conference & Exhibition on Oct 12-14, 2010, in Houston. The
single largest gathering of top executives in the breakbulk, heavy
lift and project cargo industries, Breakbulk Americas
Transportation Conference & Exhibition is the dominant, go-to
event for any logistics professional involved in breakbulk cargo.
Industry leaders will gather at Houston's George R. Brown
Convention Center for two days of roundtable discussion and keynote
addresses, providing insight on trends and challenges of today's
volatile market, emerging trade lanes and the future of production
in various energy sectors and other commodities markets. Industry
growth will be ensured by communication, inspiration and
mentorship. In this spirit, Breakbulk will also feature events
focused on networking and education. More than 3,000 attendees are
expected -- 30 percent above last year -- and an online
"matchmaking" system will allow quick and easy appointment making.
Join the Breakbulk community for a variety of additional programs
including: Tuesday, Oct. 12 -- Breakbulk Education Day - Executives
will explain the basics of the breakbulk sector to
industry-sponsored college students in a full-day event aimed at
attracting new talent. Panels will include explanations of
terminology, chartering and the breakbulk supply chain followed by
career discussions with industry leaders. For more information call
504-866-7076 or email jplume@joc.com. -- Inaugural Chipolbrok Golf
Tournament -- Day of recreation and networking at Wildcat Golf
Club, 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. To reserve space call 225-784-0177 or
email amcentyre@joc.com. -- One-hour Port of Houston tours aboard
the Sam Houston followed by a luncheon. 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Bus
transportation from Hilton Americas sponsored by Palletized
Trucking. To reserve space call 225-784-0177 or email
amcentyre@joc.com. Thursday, Oct. 14 -- Baseball-themed Port of
Houston night at Minute Maid Park. Watch http://www.joc.com/events
for more details on registration and sponsorship of the Breakbulk
Americas Transportation Conference and Exhibition. Breakbulk.com is
the only business-to-business Web site devoted solely to the
breakbulk and project cargo industry. A division of The Journal of
Commerce, Breakbulk.com delivers insightful analysis of current
events affecting the global industry, targeted directories of the
carriers and ports plying the trade and breaking news. Closely
aligned with the bimonthly Breakbulk Magazine, it keeps readers up
to date on the ever-changing nature of this volatile industry. The
JOC Events division produces the Breakbulk Americas, Breakbulk
Europe and Breakbulk Asia conferences. The Journal of Commerce is
the most trusted source of intelligence for international logistics
executives, helping them plan global supply chains and better
manage day-to-day transportation of goods and commodities in the
U.S. and internationally. JOC membership includes access to its
print and online magazines as well as discounts on all JOC
Conferences and trade shows. About UBM Global Trade: UBM Global
Trade, formerly Commonwealth Business Media, Inc., has been the
leading provider of proprietary data, news, business intelligence
and analytical content supporting commercial maritime, rail,
trucking, warehousing and logistics industries worldwide since
1827. The company's portfolio of more than 100 online, print and
interactive workflow business solutions includes The Journal of
Commerce, The Journal of Commerce Events, PIERS Global Intelligence
Solutions and an array of international trade and transportation
databases and directories. UBM Global Trade, a subsidiary of United
Business Media Limited, is headquartered in East Windsor, NJ, with
offices throughout the United States and in Canada and Hong Kong.
For more information, explore http://www.ubmglobaltrade.com/ or
call 800-221-5488 (+1-609-371-7700 outside the U.S. and Canada).
About United Business Media Limited: UBM (UBM.L) focuses on two
principal activities: worldwide information distribution, targeting
and monitoring, and the development and monetization of B2B
communities and markets. UBM's businesses inform markets and serve
professional commercial communities -- from doctors to game
developers, from journalists to jewelry traders, from farmers to
pharmacists -- with integrated events, online, print and business
information products. Our 6,500 staff in more than 30 countries is
organized into specialist teams that serve these communities,
bringing buyers and sellers together, helping them to do business
and their markets to work effectively and efficiently. For more
information, go to http://www.ubm.com/. DATASOURCE: The Journal of
Commerce CONTACT: Peter Tirschwell, Senior Vice President, The
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