UAE – Dubai: King Abdullah Port, the first privately owned, developed and operated port in the Middle East, is extending its support for the upcoming 2020 edition of Breakbulk Middle East. This marks the third consecutive year in which King Abdullah Port will contribute to the success of the conference and exhibition.

Held under the patronage of H.E. Dr. Abdullah Belhaif Al Nuaimi, the UAE Minister of Infrastructure Development and Chairman of the Federal Transport Authority (FTA) for Land and Maritime, BBME will take place from the 25th – 26th of February at the Dubai World Trade Centre in Dubai, UAE.

Rapid Expansion

Officially inaugurated by HRH Prince Mohammad bin Salman, Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, in February 2019, King Abdullah Port has established itself as a leading regional logistics hub. As one of the largest infrastructure megaprojects in the Middle East run fully by the private sector, the facility is set to play a key role in achieving the objectives of Vision 2030, the Kingdom’s ambitious roadmap for the future.

The port has gone through a phase of rapid expansion and was named second among the world’s fastest growing ports by Alphaliner in 2018. The same year, it moved up to 83rd place on the list of the world’s 100 biggest container ports.

Ranked as the second-largest in the Kingdom in terms of container handling, King Abdullah Port’s position, with the launch of a new Smart Gate System, is set to boost the efficiency of cargo flowing in and out, and volumes are poised to increase further in the year ahead.

Credible Collaborations

Ben Blamire, Event Director of Breakbulk Middle East emphasized, “Having the full support of an esteemed industry name such as King Abdullah Port is highly beneficial for our event. Similarly, we are adamant on reciprocating this support by ensuring Breakbulk Middle East provides the utmost value, not only to our loyal and valued sponsors, but also to each and every exhibitor and visitor. When examining the grand scheme of it all, contributing to the industry’s growth, and in turn the region’s success is the reason behind Breakbulk Middle East. The collective support of key governmental figures, leading decision makers, and various industry players is what allows us to achieve this vision. Thus, we are extremely grateful to King Abdullah Port and we look forward to continuing our partnership in the many years ahead.

In addition to King Abdullah Port’s Platinum Sponsorship, the two-day GCC project cargo and breakbulk event has secured the support of DP World, Abu Dhabi Ports, Agility, MICCO Logistics, Bahri, COSCO Shipping, and more.

Leslie Meredith, Marketing Director, Breakbulk Events & Media chimed in saying, “We are proud to say that on a yearly basis Breakbulk Middle East manages to maintain its status as the fastest growing event in our global portfolio. We are aware that a large part of this success is built on a foundation that requires the strong support of the industry’s most influential counterparts such as King Abdullah Port. Due to strong alliances such as this, we can confidently state that Breakbulk Middle East is the place to be for all those involved in the development, design and execution of the region’s projects – whether it be oil & gas, energy, chemicals or maritime infrastructure. It’s where relationships begin and new business partners are made.

Meredith concluded, “The door for registration for the fifth edition is now open, and we welcome all industry leaders and experts to join us by registering through our official platforms.”

To register, kindly visit:

https://www.middleeast.breakbulk.com/Home 

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About Breakbulk Events & Media, a division of ITE Group plc

Breakbulk events are held in four locations around the world and are the leading industry-specific exhibition in each region. Due to strong gatekeeping systems with companies in the Middle East, Breakbulk Middle East is one of the only ways to make direct connections with logistics and procurement decision makers, assured by its deepening ties with local government. More than an exhibition, Breakbulk Middle East offers a full two-day conference, covering the hot topics project cargo specialists need to know to seize regional opportunities and construct effective project plans. Led by the key players in the region, the conference also offers face-to-face opportunities to discuss these topics in greater depth. With strong support from regional cargo owners, Breakbulk Middle East is the place for logistics, transport and other service providers to connect with those that hold new business contracts.

About King Abdullah Port

Strategically located on the Red Sea coast on one of the world’s busiest maritime shipping lanes and with direct access to extensive transportation networks and urban centers, King Abdullah Port is the first privately owned, developed and operated commercial port in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the region.

King Abdullah Port occupies a total area of 17.4 km2 and enjoys close proximity to King Abdullah Economic City’s Industrial Valley and the bonded zone. The port is making an increasingly important contribution to the Kingdom’s regional and global role in trade, logistics and shipping. Once fully built, King Abdullah Port will be able to handle 20 million TEU, 1.5 million CEU and 15 million t of clean bulk cargo every year.

With state-of-the-art processing facilities, the world’s deepest 18-meter water berths, expanding roll-on/roll-off operations, and a fully-integrated Port Community System, King Abdullah Port is capable of receiving today’s diverse mega cargo ships, fulfilling the growing needs of the young and fast-growing population of the Kingdom and the region.

King Abdullah Port is testament to the important role of the private sector in realizing Saudi Vision 2030 and is well on its way to meeting its goal of becoming one of the top ports worldwide.

Breakbulk Middle East Press Contacts:

(International)
Leslie Meredith
Marketing Director
Breakbulk Events & Media
lmeredith@breakbulk.com
+1 801 201 5971

(Middle East)
Effat Mostafa
Managing Partner
Tactics Marketing Management
effat@tactics.ae
+971 55 414 7882

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