Breakbulk Americas 2026

Breakbulk Americas 2026 took place September 22-23, 2026, at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas. The show floor was scheduled to be open Tuesday, September 22, from 10am to 7pm, and Wednesday, September 23, from 10am to 5pm.

Breakbulk Americas 2026 was billed as bringing together 6,250+ project cargo and breakbulk specialists from more than 61 countries. The exhibition floor was billed as featuring 330+ exhibitors.

Breakbulk Americas 2026 was held at the George R. Brown Convention Center (Halls A&B), 1001 Avenida De Las Americas, Houston, TX 77010.

Attendees were billed as including freight forwarders, maritime transport specialists, terminal operators, and road, rail, and barge transport professionals, with 65% holding purchasing decision-making power. The event also was billed as drawing specialized transporters, project forwarders, ports and terminals, and service providers spanning energy, construction, oil & gas, and manufacturing supply chains.

It was most useful for project cargo forwarders, carriers, ports and shippers looking for buyers, since 65% of attendees were billed as holding purchasing power, more than 6,250 specialists were expected, 330+ exhibitors were on the floor, and the Global Shipper Program connected attendees with over 440 shippers. Speakers from Fluor, Chevron, Baker Hughes and DHL made it relevant to energy and industrial project logistics, but people in container or general freight would have found it less tied to their work.

Attendees at logistics and heavy industry shows usually wear business casual, such as slacks and collared shirts, with comfortable shoes for two days on a convention center floor in Houston.