What you need to know about Breakbulk Middle East 2027
2–3 February 2027 · Dubai World Trade Centre
Facts checked on 28 September 2026. Check the organiser's website for the latest details.
This guide covers what exhibitors need to know about Breakbulk Middle East 2027. Breakbulk shares DWTC with MRO Middle East on 2 and 3 February, during the World Governments Summit.
Breakbulk Middle East in numbers
- 13,000+ industry professionals in 2026
- 270 exhibitors in 2026
- 400+ global shippers in 2026
- 125+ countries in 2026
What is different this year
- Breakbulk Middle East 2027 runs from 2 to 3 February at DWTC, in Halls 5, 6, 7 and 8 and the Pavilion.
- The Global Shipper Programme now covers all four Breakbulk shows with one free all-access pass. Shippers still register for each show.
- The show has new tracks for Rail Transport, Marine, Offshore and Subsea, and Military and Defence.
6 things to watch out for as an exhibitor
1. Shippers come through one programme
The Global Shipper Programme is only for senior cargo owners, such as EPCs, manufacturers and oil and gas companies. Freight forwarders and logistics firms do not qualify and must buy a visitor pass.
2. Shipper meetings are booked in the app
Programme members use the official event app to see who attends and to book meetings with exhibitors. Complete your team profiles before registration opens.
3. Meet shippers in their lounge
Shippers can host outside guests in the Global Shipper Lounge, in open seating or in private meeting pods. Ask your shipper contacts to book a pod for you.
4. The show has only two short days
The hours are 10:00 to 18:00 on Tuesday 2 February and 10:00 to 17:00 on Wednesday 3 February. There is no third day to catch up.
5. Two freight-heavy shows build at once
MRO Middle East builds at DWTC in the same days. Every crew member needs a digital pass from the DWTC Contractor+ Portal, and every chain hoist needs a valid test certificate under Dubai Municipality rules.
6. Ramadan starts soon after
Ramadan is expected to start on 8 February 2027. Book your follow-up meetings for the first days after the show.
Who else will be there
- Shippers in 2026 included Air Liquide, Bechtel, China Petroleum, Envision Energy, Hitachi Energy, Siemens Energy, Shell and Tata Steel.
- DP World, Goldhofer, Faymonville and MSC are Super Global Event Partners.
- CMA CGM, DHL Industrial Projects, Rhenus Logistics and Africa Global Logistics are Global Event Partners.
The venue and the city that week
- The World Governments Summit runs from 1 to 3 February 2027, so hotels fill with official delegations.
- DWTC has 7,530 parking spaces in six paid car parks and two free ones. MRO Middle East shares them.
- IDEX closes in Abu Dhabi on 29 January, four days before the show opens.
Questions exhibitors ask
When and where is Breakbulk Middle East 2027?
Breakbulk Middle East 2027 takes place on 2–3 February 2027 at Dubai World Trade Centre.
How big is Breakbulk Middle East 2027?
The show had 13,000+ industry professionals in 2026 and 270 exhibitors in 2026.
What is new at Breakbulk Middle East 2027?
Breakbulk Middle East 2027 runs from 2 to 3 February at DWTC, in Halls 5, 6, 7 and 8 and the Pavilion.