Breakbulk Asia 2026 Review
January 19, 2026
Breakbulk Asia 2026 is a new Singapore stop for the project cargo community, built for the practical conversations that shape 2026 and 2027 moves. If you touch heavy lift, OOG, modules, or industrial cargo programs, this is the kind of two day event where routing options, capacity, and execution partners can be lined up fast in one place.
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Breakbulk Asia 2026
18 to 19 November 2026 • SingaporeTwo day show floor and conference in Singapore, focused on project cargo and breakbulk logistics across energy, infrastructure, industrials, and heavy lift execution.
Event snapshot
Dates
18 to 19 November 2026
City and venue
Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore
Opening times
18 Nov 10:00 to 18:00 • 19 Nov 10:00 to 17:00
Who attends
Shippers, EPCs, project forwarders, carriers, ports and terminals, heavy lift and specialist logistics providers
Core focus
Breakbulk and project cargo planning, heavy lift execution, port and terminal capability, equipment, and route options across Asia
Official site
Register
Fast approach: arrive with 6 to 10 meeting targets and two cargo scenarios. Use day one to validate feasibility and shortlist partners, then use day two to lock next steps, site visits, and pricing windows.
Venue map
The Sands Expo and Convention Centre is integrated with Marina Bay Sands, with straightforward access by MRT, taxi, and walking connections in the Bayfront area.
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What makes Breakbulk Asia a high signal week
New launch editionBreakbulk Asia was announced as a new Singapore based gathering for the project cargo supply chain, aligned to Asia’s energy and infrastructure build cycle and the need for a regional meeting point.
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Project cargo people in one room
The event is positioned around the full project cargo supply chain, meaning you can line up shippers, forwarders, carriers, and specialist service providers without stitching meetings across multiple weeks.
Bring: cargo dimensions and weights, laycan targets, origin and discharge alternates, and any route constraints that force special handling.
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Carrier and capacity reality checks
Use the floor to validate schedule options, heavy lift capabilities, and the details that decide feasibility, such as lifting plans, stow concepts, and port handling constraints.
Good questions: what breaks a plan in execution, what must be booked first, and what documents must be ready before cargo arrives.
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Equipment and methods, not just talk
Project cargo decisions often come down to gear, method statements, and yard constraints. This kind of event is useful because suppliers and engineering minded teams can get specific quickly.
Ask for: lift study inputs, rigging assumptions, transport drawings, and what approvals are required in Singapore and destination ports.
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Structured networking programs
The official event pages highlight networking elements and interest registration tied to future program updates, which is a signal the organizer expects attendees to plan meetings early.
Quick win: lock morning floor time for first contact, then do private meetings in the afternoon when you already know who is real.
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Two day outcome checklist
Feasibility
- Confirmed routing and port handling plan
- Named execution partners
- Risks and required docs listed
Commercial
- Budget range for transport and handling
- Timing windows that can be held
- Next step meeting dates confirmed
Execution prep
- Method statement owners assigned
- Lift and transport drawings requested
- Site survey needs identified
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Breakbulk Asia 2026 week game plan
18 Nov 10:00–18:00 • 19 Nov 10:00–17:00Treat Singapore as a two-day pricing and feasibility sprint. Use Day 1 to map capacity and risk, and Day 2 to lock follow-ups, site surveys, and next-step timelines.
Suggested time split
Built for a two-day show with early close on Day 2
Show floor
52%
Targeted meetings
30%
Sessions
18%
Protect Day 2 morning for final checks and firm next steps. The show ends earlier on the second day.
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Before you land
- Bring one page per project: cargo summary, target window, origin/POD options, constraints.
- Shortlist 10 booths and 6 people you want to meet, then aim to schedule 3 of them.
- Decide what you need to validate: feasibility, route risk, cost bands, or execution partners.
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Day 1 play
- Build a capacity map: carriers, forwarders, and ports that can actually execute your cargo mix.
- Ask for execution detail: lifting studies, stow factors, route surveys, and realistic permits timeline.
- Capture a first-pass cost range and the top 3 variables that move it.
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Day 2 play
- Convert shortlist into actions: site survey date, draft routing, gear plan, and a quote timeline.
- Confirm paperwork: cargo docs, HSE method statements, insurance expectations, and approvals path.
- Leave with 3 firm follow-ups that have owners, dates, and deliverables.
Two-minute deal-note tracker (copy into your notes)
Who
Company + person + role
What they can do
Lane, gear, permits, port window, chartering, lifting, packing
Your project link
Which cargo, which date window, which risk variable
Next step
Survey, quote, method statement, reference call, draft routing
Deadline
Date you expect the next deliverable
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Singapore practical notes for Breakbulk week
Sands Expo & Convention Centre (Marina Bay Sands)The venue sits in the Marina Bay core with direct MRT access and a lot of built-in options for quick meetings, food, and short evening resets.
Venue orientation
Address
10 Bayfront Avenue, Singapore 018956
Nearest MRT
Bayfront (CE1/DT16). Exit E connects to Sands Expo & Convention Centre.
Bus options
Daily services include 97, 106, 518, 133, 502, with additional variants on weekdays.
Taxi drop-offs
Drop-off points include outside Sands Expo & Convention Centre and along Bayfront Avenue.
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Getting around that actually saves time
- Use MRT for predictable timing. Bayfront is the venue station, so you avoid road peaks.
- For back-to-back meetings, keep them in Marina Bay and the CBD rather than hopping districts.
- If you need a car, agree one pickup point in advance to avoid slow “find me” loops.
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Hotel zones that keep the week smooth
- Marina Bay: fastest early entry and easiest late dinners without long transfers.
- CBD (Raffles Place, Downtown): strong for meetings and quick access to hawker food and business spots.
- City Hall and Bugis: useful middle ground with transport links and many meeting-friendly cafes.
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Food and meeting spots near the venue
- Inside Marina Bay Sands: quick meeting lunches and a deep bench of restaurants in the complex.
- Hawker option: Lau Pa Sat in the CBD for fast local food and late satay street hours.
- Walkable reset: Gardens by the Bay area works for a short break and easy informal chats.
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A cadence that works in Singapore
Morning
Do the show floor first while people are fresh. Lock the technical questions before lunch.
Midday
Two short meetings beat one long one. Use venue dining for speed and predictable timing.
Evening
Keep dinners in Marina Bay or the CBD so teams can reset and still keep follow-ups moving.