Excitement is building for the Project Cargo Summit 2024 in Bilbao, Spain! The dates are locked in (September 17th and 18th), the speaker list is filling up fast, and preparations are underway to make the “Project Cargo Summit 2024: Mega Cargo, Mega Solutions” an unforgettable event.

Here’s a taste of what awaits attendees:

Day 1: Get up close and personal with the wind industry

Kick off your summit experience with a unique opportunity – a two-hour tour of the Haizea Wind Bilbao factory and its port terminal! This exclusive peek behind the scenes will give you a firsthand look at the inner workings of a major wind energy player.

Day 2: Dive deep into the project cargo industry at the Euskalduna Conference Centre

Day two brings everyone together at the Euskalduna Conference Centre for a full day of thought-provoking presentations, insightful interviews, and lively panel discussions. Here are some highlights:

Port of Bilbao in Focus: Andima Ormaetxe, a key figure at the Port of Bilbao Authority, will offer valuable insights into how they handle “mega cargo,” a large portion of which comes from the booming wind industry. Learn how this trend impacts their strategy, development plans, and future goals.

The Wind Energy Perspective: Ruben Bartolome, a leading expert from global logistics provider deugro, will share a freight forwarder’s perspective on navigating the ever-evolving wind energy landscape. Panel discussions will delve deeper into current challenges and explore ways to foster stronger collaboration across the entire offshore wind supply chain.

Modularized Projects and Deck Carriers: Koichi Kaizu of JGC Corporation will shed light on the logistical intricacies of large-scale modularized projects. He’ll explore the critical role logistics plays in project success and delve into the resurgence of deck carriers – these workhorses of heavy transport. Are they still relevant? What’s their future potential?

More to Explore: The agenda is packed with additional hot topics, from the complexities of project cargo insurance to navigating the current geopolitical climate’s impact on the multipurpose shipping sector. The summit will conclude with a round table discussion on sustainable port development, followed by a networking dinner to solidify new connections.

Stay tuned for more details on the complete program and speaker lineup in the coming weeks. Haven’t registered yet? Don’t miss out on this chance to be part of the Project Cargo Summit 2024 in Bilbao, register here! We look forward to seeing you there!