Breakbulk China 2012 to Follow Successful Asia Event

Following a highly successful third Breakbulk Asia event in Singapore Jan. 24-26, UBM Global Trade will inaugurate Breakbulk China in Shanghai in early 2012, bringing the largest event in the heavy-lift, project cargo and breakbulk maritime sector to the world’s largest port city.

The recent Breakbulk Asia Conference and Exhibition in Singapore experienced record increases of 40 percent in attendance and 30 percent in exhibitors over the 2010 event. Breakbulk Asia 2011 addressed strategies for sustained growth as well as emerging market opportunities for the breakbulk and project cargo shipping sectors.

"We are delighted with the success of Breakbulk Asia this year in terms of both exhibition and attendance," said Gregory March, Asia event director, Breakbulk. "The extensive attendee list – including representatives from 53 countries including many attendees from key Asian breakbulk markets Korea, Japan, China, Australia and Indonesia – reflects the marketing investment we continue to put into these key regions and our events globally."

"This growth and our continued research in China now aligns us perfectly for our inaugural Breakbulk China event at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre, Feb. 28 – March 1, 2012. Seventy percent of Breakbulk Asia exhibitors have already booked their participation and we look forward to welcoming many more to Breakbulk China 2012," March said.

In addition to an economic overview of Asian breakbulk markets, Breakbulk Asia 2011 examined industry challenges of piracy, vessel choice, operating in locations having minimal infrastructure and common complications between the bidding process and contract implementation. International breakbulk industry issues ranged from Australia’s quarantine regulations to the growth plans of India and the Port of Shanghai.

Roundtable discussions and keynote speakers included industry leaders such as:
— Christopher Palsson, director, site manager, maritime research and consultancy, IHS Fairplay.
— Yuan Jinghua, deputy general operations manager, Shanghai International Port Group.
— Karsten von Hoesslin, senior analyst, MSS, Risk Intelligence.