When and where is Breakbulk Americas 2026 taking place?

Breakbulk Americas 2026 runs September 22–23, 2026 at the George R. Brown Convention Center, Halls A and B, 1001 Avenida de las Americas, Houston, TX 77010. Show hours are 10:00 am to 7:00 pm on Tuesday and 10:00 am to 5:00 pm on Wednesday.

Who attends Breakbulk Americas?

The event attracts over 5,600 professionals from around the world across the project cargo supply chain. Attendees include shippers and cargo owners, specialized transporters, project forwarders, ports and terminals, carriers and other service providers.

How much does a ticket cost and how do I register?

A standard Visitor ticket is listed at $259 (reduced from $389) and is purchased online with a credit card; prices rise as the event nears. Complimentary passes are available for qualifying Global Shippers, students and faculty, and accredited media, all subject to application review.

What is included with a visitor ticket?

A visitor ticket covers both days of the event, access to the exhibition floor with 330+ exhibitors, the official event app, live content on the Breakbulk Live and Breakbulk Voices stages, and the Cargo & Cowboys welcome reception. Workshops and the Women in Breakbulk breakfast are optional paid add-ons.

Where should I stay and how do I get to the venue?

Hotels near the venue should be booked through the official housing partner OnPeak; the Marriott Marquis and Hilton Americas–Houston connect to the convention center via skybridge. The downtown location is served by Houston METRO, the free Greenlink bus, rideshare, and two airports (IAH and Hobby).

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Attendance

According to the organizer, Breakbulk Americas attracts over 5,600 professionals from across the globe, spanning companies large and small from all parts of the project cargo supply chain, including shippers, specialized transporters, project forwarders and other service providers. The 2026 exhibition floor is expected to feature 330+ exhibitors representing multiple countries.

Registration

Tickets are on sale via the official Breakbulk Americas registration page, and prices increase as the event approaches, so early booking secures the best rate. Payment is by credit card only (no bank transfers or invoicing).

Pass types include:

Visitor — general admission for professionals meeting exhibitors; listed at $259 (reduced from $389). Includes both days, access to the 330+ exhibitor floor, the official event app, live content on both stages, and the Cargo & Cowboys welcome reception. Optional paid add-ons (workshops, Women in Breakbulk breakfast) can be booked.
Global Shippers — FREE for qualifying cargo owners (EPC, manufacturer, oil & gas, energy, chemicals, mining/metals, aerospace, forestry/paper); application is vetted and includes a 50% discount on optional add-ons plus Global Shipper Lounge access.
Student & Faculty — FREE with a valid student or faculty ID upload; subject to review.
Press & Media — FREE, subject to status confirmation.
Bulk Tickets — allows companies to register and pay for multiple visitors in one transaction.

Note: exhibitors do not register through the visitor link; a dedicated registration link is sent to them directly. All ticket sales are final, non-refundable and non-transferable. Badge QR codes are emailed shortly before the event and can be scanned onsite via the Breakbulk App.

History

Breakbulk Americas is the U.S. edition of the global Breakbulk Events & Media portfolio, which also stages Breakbulk Europe (Rotterdam), Breakbulk Middle East (Dubai) and Breakbulk Asia (Singapore). It is positioned as the region's largest event for the project cargo and breakbulk industry and has grown into a major annual gathering in Houston, the heart of the U.S. energy and industrial project market. For 2026 the organizer introduced significant changes: a more compact two-day format, a modernised show floor that removes traditional pipe-and-drape stands, and a redefined content experience built around two new stages, Breakbulk Live and Breakbulk Voices.