Breakbulk Middle East 2027

Breakbulk Middle East is the region's dedicated exhibition and conference for project cargo and breakbulk logistics. It gathers the companies that move oversized and heavy cargo for energy, chemicals and infrastructure projects across the Gulf, from cargo owners and EPC contractors to freight forwarders, carriers, ports and heavy-lift equipment providers. The 2027 edition returns to Dubai for two days of exhibition, content and networking.

Who attends

The show draws buyers and suppliers from right across the project logistics chain, with attendees from more than 125 countries.

• EPC contractors and energy companies
• Shippers and cargo owners
• Freight forwarders and project logistics specialists
• Ports, terminals and carriers
• Heavy-lift, rail and equipment providers
• Marine, offshore and subsea operators
• Military and defence logistics teams

Exhibition

The exhibition floor spans Halls 4 to 8 of Dubai World Trade Centre. Companies already confirmed on the 2027 floorplan include AD Ports Group, DP World, DSV, DHL Global Forwarding Industrial Projects, CEVA, Etihad Rail, Saudi Global Ports and QTerminals.

Programme and networking

Alongside the stands, the Breakbulk Middle East site lists an event agenda, workshops (voyage chartering, heavy lift and AI), a Women in Breakbulk programme, an Education Day for young talent, and networking such as a golf day and business run. Speaker announcements for 2027 are still to come.

Key figures (2026 edition)

The 10th edition in 2026 was the largest so far.

• 13,000+ industry professionals
• 270 exhibitors
• 400+ global shippers
• 125+ countries represented