Exhibition · New Orleans, Louisiana

Breakbulk Americas 2026

Shipping, Shipbuilding, Port Equipment · Transportation, Logistics · Energy

Dates18–19 Nov 2026Dates announced · read on breakbulk.com · checked 12 Nov 2026
VenueErnest N Morial Convention CenterNew Orleans, Louisiana · where the 2013 edition was; venue not yet confirmed
RunningSince 2011Annual · 6 editions on record
Last checked12 Nov 2026Organiser website checked
Dates announced by the organiser. We read them on breakbulk.com on 12 Nov 2026. Dates can change; we check again as the show gets closer.

Key numbers

Floor space
NULLin 2015, organiser's figure
Editions on record
6first in 2011

About Breakbulk Americas

Breakbulk Americas 2013 is the largest exhibition & educational forum in the Americas addressing the needs of traditional breakbulk and project cargo logistics professionals. Breakbulk Americas’s targeted programming will ensure that you develop skills and strategy to help you do your job more effectively.

Breakbulk Americas Workshops are commensurate with your experience level from:

Advanced Level Heavy Transport & Lifting Masterclass

Intermediate Level PLS Managing Project Logistics Workshop

Entry Level PPG Certificate in Project Forwarding

Jerry Nagel Education Day for Students & Industry Freshmen

Please note that the Executive Presentations on September 25-26 are open to all attendees! These presentations will address the strategic needs of today’s traditional breakbulk and project cargo industry logistics professionals.

Visit the Breakbulk Americas Exhibition to network and connect with over 280 exhibitors and sponsors that provide specialized services. Exhibitors and sponsors include specialized ocean carriers, freight forwarders, ports/ terminals, logistics providers, ground transportation, heavy air, export packers, equipment companies and more.

Over 4000 participants attended Breakbulk Americas 2012

Meet with over 280 international exhibitors and sponsors

Hear from industry experts during the executive presentations

Learn new skills in the educational workshop

From our listing of the 2013 edition. Details may have changed since.

Editions

YearDatesWhereExhibitorsVisitors
202618–19 Nov 2026
Dates announced
Ernest N Morial Convention Center
New Orleans, Louisiana
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201524–26 Sep 2015Ernest N Morial Convention Center
New Orleans, Louisiana
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201424–26 Sep 2014Ernest N Morial Convention Center
New Orleans, Louisiana
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201324–26 Sep 2013Ernest N Morial Convention Center
New Orleans, Louisiana
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20128–11 Oct 2012George R. Brown Convention Center
Houston, Texas
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201124–27 Oct 2011Ernest N Morial Convention Center
New Orleans, Louisiana
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Past editions from the bvents archive (2008–2019) and organiser figures where they were published.

Questions

When is Breakbulk Americas?

18–19 Nov 2026 — dates announced on the organiser's website.

Where is it held?

The 2013 edition was at Ernest N Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, Louisiana. The organiser hasn't confirmed the venue for this edition yet.

How often does it take place?

Annual, judging by the 6 editions on record since 2011.

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