Exhibit at Breakbulk Middle East 2021

Dubai World Trade Centre Sheikh Saeed Hall 1

PROJECT CARGO BUSINESS STARTS HERE The only event dedicated to project cargo, breakbulk and heavy-lift in the Middle East. If you are looking to source new partners, connect with government decision-makers or launch products in the region, this is the place to exhibit.

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RESILIENT AND ADAPTIVE TOGETHER At Breakbulk, we keep in constant contact with industry leaders and our customers to bring the information and contacts you need to do business in good times and bad. Yes, it’s a tough economy, but there are signs of recovery across the industry. When you exhibit at Breakbulk Middle East, you instantly plug into the connections you need to navigate and grow in the year ahead.

Here’s what’s new

Returning favorites

EASY TO ACCESS LOCATION EDUCATION DAY Prominent location at Sheikh Saeed Hall 1 in the Dubai World Trade Centre with a 25 percent increase in exhibition space.

CARGO OWNER FORUM This year’s conference will feature an all-cargo-owner panel to discuss upcoming projects in the region, the ones that represent significant transport and logistics contracts.

COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH & SAFETY Together with the venue and government authorities, event organizers have reimagined the show from start to finish to make sure all participants are networking in a safe environment.

MEET THE EXHIBITOR All exhibitors will have the opportunity to film a short promotional message that we’ll promote across the Breakbulk Events & Media social channels.

Special session for students studying maritime, logistics and other related industry subjects to introduce them to the fascinating world of breakbulk.

We’re partnering with regional universities to ensure the future generation of cargo specialists.

WOMEN IN BREAKBULK Diversity and female leadership are priorities throughout the region and this initiative is focused on supporting female career growth.

BUSINESS OUTLOOK One of the most popular sessions of the event, it will be even more important as we learn to navigate a new normal in the GCC and around the world.

BREAKBULK ON THE RISE An affordable option for companies new to the Breakbulk experience with shared space and many marketing benefits.

STRENGTHEN YOUR PLACE IN THE SUPPLY CHAIN “The breakbulk industry is one of the most promising sectors in the country and we hope to take advantage of this. Breakbulk Middle East gives the sector a major boost and has proven as a platform that encourages dialogue among key players.”

—Eng. Ahmed Sharif Al Khouri General Manager Federal Transport Authority for Land and Maritime

IN GOOD COMPANY You will find the full project cargo and breakbulk supply chain represented on the exhibition floor. And they’re getting noticed by the cargo owners and government officials who decide which companies will get the opportunity to bid on new projects. Join their ranks.

Exhibitor Sectors at Breakbulk Middle East

MARITIME TRANSPORT

EQUIPMENT

PORTS AND TERMINALS

INDUSTRY SERVICES

AIR TRANSPORT

ROAD TRANSPORT

PROJECT FORWARDERS

TECHNOLOGY

A LOOK AT OUR ATTENDEES Breakbulk Middle East offers both quantity and quality when it comes to who is on the show floor. Under the patronage of the UAE Ministry of Energy & Infrastructure, as well as interest from nearby governments and government-owned entities, project owners, the local industrial community and fellow industry specialists, you’ll connect with a wide range of decision makers

67%

HAVE INFLUENCE OVER THE PURCHASING DECISION—HALF RECOMMEND AND/OR SPECIFY AND THE OTHER HALF HAVE FINAL PURCHASING AUTHORITY

66%

ARE MANAGERS AND OF THOSE, 28% ARE C-LEVEL

GENERAL ATTENDEES BY SECTOR

CARGO OWNERS BY SECTOR

This graph reflects the industry sectors represented by general attendees. While forwarders, carriers and other marine transport providers dominate attendance, as they do in the market at large, other specialties are a necessary components of a strong and complete supply chain.

This graph takes a closer look at attending cargo owners, the influential group that makes most of the project contract decision in the region.

EPC 23%

BRINGING THE REGION TOGETHER AT A CRITICAL TIME “This is an important time for the maritime community to come together.

By having a dialogue, we can hopefully devise solutions to eliminate threats to the business due to the crisis. Over the years, we have offered our full support to Breakbulk Middle East as they have always been catalysts, bringing the maritime industry from the region under one roof.

—Khaled Shalha, Marketing Head King Abdullah Port, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

6 BIG REASONS

2020 BY THE NUMBERS

TO EXHIBIT AT BREAKBULK MIDDLE EAST 2021

EXHIBITORS

Meet decision-makers Including Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, Emirates National Oil Company, DP World and Abu Dhabi Ports.

ATTENDEES

Shorten your sales cycle and kick start FY21 Breakbulk Middle East is the only event dedicated to breakbulk, project cargo and specialist transportation markets. Exhibit and get in front of hundreds of potential clients over 2-day event.

Increase brand awareness and launch new products Branded meeting area for business development teams plus full marketing support to promote exhibitors before, during and after the event.

Face-to face-meetings in a COVID safe environment Relationships matter in the Middle East and nothing beats face-to-face. After a turbulent year, bringing stakeholders back together in a safe environment is a must for business success.

Efficient and economical to meet in Dubai Dubai is the international hub of the region, which is why more than 70 countries participate in the event.

There’s not a more efficient and economical way to spend a few days when your aim is new project cargo business in the Middle East.

MEET app offers convenient networking With nearly 1,000 connections in 2020, the app connects exhibitors with cargo owners and attendees.

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COMPANIES

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COUNTRIES

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CARGO OWNERS

Big name decision-makers at the event

“Breakbulk Middle East is now in its sixth consecutive year.

Every year, we have seen it get bigger and better. The evolution has been tremendous.”

—H.E. Suhail Al Mazrouei UAE Minister of Energy and Infrastructure

LIKE WHAT YOU SEE? BECOME A BREAKBULK MIDDLE EAST 2021 EXHIBITOR TO RESERVE YOUR PLACE, CONTACT A MEMBER OF OUR TEAM

BEN BLAMIRE

CHRISTIAN THOMPSON

BRADLEY SMEETON

JAMIE REESBY

Breakbulk Middle East Event Director MIDDLE EAST / AFRICA / INDIA O: +971 (0) 4 5682066 (NEW) M: +971 (0) 50 357 6672 ben.blamire@breakbulk.com

Breakbulk Europe Event Director EUROPE / RUSSIA / CIS / ASIA O: +44 203 545 9591 bradley.smeeton@hyve.group

middleeast.breakbulk.com

Global Key Account Director O: +1 345 249 8511 M: +1 713 857 7821 christian.thompson@breakbulk.com

Breakbulk Americas Event Director CANADA / US / LATIN AMERICA / CARIBBEAN O: +1 346 249 8508 jamie.reesby@breakbulk.com

FIND YOUR PLACE

9-10 February 2021 Dubai World Trade Centre Sheikh Saeed Hall 1

Subject to change. Date: 17 September 2020