Exhibitions / Congresses

Breakbulk Africa 2014

South Africa, Johannesburg - 29th - 30th January 2014
Due to popular demand, the organisers advise that the Breakbulk Africa Conference and Expo for 2014 has been moved to Johannesburg and expanded to a full event. They are expecting between 45 and 50 exhibitors this year and indications already are that they expect over 1000 attendees from all over the World. The event will take place over 4 days , from 27th to 30th January 2014 with the 1st 2 days being Education days with a full program being presented by Richard Krabbendam as he did this year and the full Executive Conference and Expo taking place on 29th and 30th January. The venue will be the Sandton Convention Centre.
The Breakbulk Africa Conference and Expo covers the full spectrum of Breakbulk and Project Shipping , including Sea,Air and Land operations.
Full details are available from me at bentleypfm@telkomsa.net.Allocation of stand positions is on a first come , first served basis but there are no "bad"positions and all should provide very good exposure. These are however , being taken up rapidly now and will not be available for much longer.
International interest in the Breakbulk Africa event has grown enormously and we are expecting visitors from many countries , both within Africa as well as from USA , South America, Europe , Indian Sub Continent and the Middle and Far East. This conference provides a unique opportunity for networking amongst key decision makers and is therefore not to be missed!
Billing will not be done until September/October 2013.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Anyone involved in projects in South Africa, Africa and the World who needs to move large items , both internally and overseas. Eg Heavy machinery,Pipes,Modular plant and offices,road/rail vehicles,agricultural equipment,mining equipment & vehicles etc by road,rail,sea or air or is involved in any of the ancilliary services relating to these.
Date(s)
29th - 30th January 2014
Time(s)
09-00 - 18-00 daily
Venue
Sandton Convention Centre
Ticketing
TBA
Contact for booking / more info
Bentley Cook +27118821960 and bentleypfm@telkomsa.
Program
full program on www.breakbulkevents.com Please check back regularly as this is being updated.
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