Breakbulk Conference Presented by The Journal of Commerce Oct. 12-14

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NEWARK, N.J., March 8

NEWARK, N.J., March 8 /PRNewswire/ — Attendance is expected to be up 30 percent at the 21st annual Breakbulk Americas Transportation Conference & Exhibition on Oct 12-14, 2010, in Houston.

The single largest gathering of top executives in the breakbulk, heavy lift and project cargo industries, Breakbulk Americas Transportation Conference & Exhibition is the dominant, go-to event for any logistics professional involved in breakbulk cargo. Industry leaders will gather at Houston's George R. Brown Convention Center for two days of roundtable discussion and keynote addresses, providing insight on trends and challenges of today's volatile market, emerging trade lanes and the future of production in various energy sectors and other commodities markets.

Industry growth will be ensured by communication, inspiration and mentorship. In this spirit, Breakbulk will also feature events focused on networking and education. More than 3,000 attendees are expected — 30 percent above last year — and an online "matchmaking" system will allow quick and easy appointment making.

Join the Breakbulk community for a variety of additional programs including:

Tuesday, Oct. 12

• Breakbulk Education Day – Executives will explain the basics of the breakbulk sector to industry-sponsored college students in a full-day event aimed at attracting new talent. Panels will include explanations of terminology, chartering and the breakbulk supply chain followed by career discussions with industry leaders. For more information call 504-866-7076 or email jplume@joc.com.
• Inaugural Chipolbrok Golf Tournament — Day of recreation and networking at Wildcat Golf Club, 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. To reserve space call 225-784-0177 or email amcentyre@joc.com.
• One-hour Port of Houston tours aboard the Sam Houston followed by a luncheon. 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Bus transportation from Hilton Americas sponsored by Palletized Trucking. To reserve space call 225-784-0177 or email amcentyre@joc.com.

Thursday, Oct. 14

• Baseball-themed Port of Houston night at Minute Maid Park.

Watch www.joc.com/events for more details on registration and sponsorship of the Breakbulk Americas Transportation Conference and Exhibition.

Breakbulk.com is the only business-to-business Web site devoted solely to the breakbulk and project cargo industry. A division of The Journal of Commerce, Breakbulk.com delivers insightful analysis of current events affecting the global industry, targeted directories of the carriers and ports plying the trade and breaking news. Closely aligned with the bimonthly Breakbulk Magazine, it keeps readers up to date on the ever-changing nature of this volatile industry.

The JOC Events division produces the Breakbulk Americas, Breakbulk Europe and Breakbulk Asia conferences.

The Journal of Commerce is the most trusted source of intelligence for international logistics executives, helping them plan global supply chains and better manage day-to-day transportation of goods and commodities in the U.S. and internationally. JOC membership includes access to its print and online magazines as well as discounts on all JOC Conferences and trade shows.

About UBM Global Trade: UBM Global Trade, formerly Commonwealth Business Media, Inc., has been the leading provider of proprietary data, news, business intelligence and analytical content supporting commercial maritime, rail, trucking, warehousing and logistics industries worldwide since 1827. The company's portfolio of more than 100 online, print and interactive workflow business solutions includes The Journal of Commerce, The Journal of Commerce Events, PIERS Global Intelligence Solutions and an array of international trade and transportation databases and directories. UBM Global Trade, a subsidiary of United Business Media Limited, is headquartered in East Windsor, NJ, with offices throughout the United States and in Canada and Hong Kong. For more information, explore http://www.ubmglobaltrade.com or call 800-221-5488 (+1-609-371-7700 outside the U.S. and Canada).

About United Business Media Limited: UBM (UBM.L) focuses on two principal activities: worldwide information distribution, targeting and monitoring, and the development and monetization of B2B communities and markets. UBM's businesses inform markets and serve professional commercial communities — from doctors to game developers, from journalists to jewelry traders, from farmers to pharmacists — with integrated events, online, print and business information products. Our 6,500 staff in more than 30 countries is organized into specialist teams that serve these communities, bringing buyers and sellers together, helping them to do business and their markets to work effectively and efficiently. For more information, go to http://www.ubm.com.

SOURCE The Journal of Commerce

Contact

Peter Tirschwell, Senior Vice President, The Journal of Commerce, +1-973-848-7158, ptirschwell@joc.com

“Significant progress” has been made to ensure a successful meeting of the 9th Commonwealth Women’s Affairs Ministers Meeting (9WAMM) from June 7-9 2010 in Barbados.

Mr John Hollingsworth, Director Bureau of Gender Affairs said he looked forward to welcoming all participants to both the Ministerial Meeting as well as the Partners’ Forum, which will precede 9WAMM.

In his update to delegates at the Commonwealth National Women’s Machinery meeting in New York last weekend, Mr Hollingsworth confirmed that key logistical arrangements had been agreed upon, including venues and accommodation.

“In addition, we have put in place a venue coordinator, liaison and transport coordinators, a civil society coordinator as well as hospitality, security and media personnel.”

“The media are assured that they will have access to the most advanced telecommunications services and facilities,” he added.

Mr Hollingsworth said the Ministry of Youth, Family and Sports – which is responsible for gender affairs – would now move into the next phase, where contracts are finalised and the meeting’s agenda is agreed on.

The theme for 9WAMM is: ‘Gender Issues in Economic Recovery and Beyond: Women as agents of transformation.’

Mr Hollingsworth said that alongside the summit, there would be displays of art and craft and other small business products in addition to a gender hub where tools of gender analysis will be displayed and explained.

He added that Barbados believed in the importance of including the general population in some of the events and that participation would be extended to the major social and economic sectors in order to build a legacy for the country.

In stressing his government’s commitment to the principles and pursuit of gender equality Mr Hollingsworth announced that for the first time in the history of Barbados, employment of women had surpassed that of men earlier in the year.