Breakbulk Middle East (BBME), the largest project cargo and breakbulk event in the Gulf region, has announced that it will return to Dubai for the third consecutive year. This time, BBME 2021 will take place from February 9 to 10, 2021.

DP World, UAE Region  will once again serve as the event’s Host Port. Breakbulk Middle East has now been organised for six consecutive years, achieving a consistent year-on-year growth, said the organisers.

The event’s 2020 edition witnessed attendance of Arab transport ministers and government officials from Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Syria and Sudan recording 3,444 visitors and 1,663 companies from 72 countries.

Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei, UAE Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, said: “Rapid transformation and development has taken place over the course of the last year. In regard to the UAE, some of the country’s most notable changes include having successfully elevated our global and regional maritime standing, drafting a new maritime law to suit emerging needs of the industry, and securing a second consecutive term as a Category-B Member within the International Maritime Organization, IMO, Council. Breakbulk Middle East has shown great promise by growing yearly, especially in Dubai, and producing tremendous results,” he stated.

''BBME’s ability to unite industry leaders, promote collaboration, and foster necessary solutions is of great benefit to the entire industrial supply chain,” he added.