• BREAKBULK & PROJECT CARGO
  • April 24-26, 2024 | Hilton New Orleans Riverside, Louisiana

Dan Cipolli

Wallenius Wilhelmsen

Senior Manager-Breakbulk Sales

Dan, a seasoned professional in the transportation and logistics industry, brings exceptional experience to his role. Currently serving as the Senior Manager Breakbulk Sales at Wallenius Wilhelmsen, based in Parsippany, NJ, Dan has been an integral part of the company for over 23 years. His journey within Wallenius Wilhelmsen has been marked by several leadership positions, including General Manager of Trade and General Manager of Customer Service.

Dan’s commitment to excellence and his ability to navigate the complexities of the industry have contributed significantly to the company’s success. His strategic vision and customer-centric approach have been instrumental in driving growth and fostering strong relationships with clients.

A proud alumnus of Seton Hall University, Dan combines his academic foundation with practical expertise to lead the sales team effectively. As the Senior Manager Breakbulk Sales for North America, he continues to shape the future of logistics and contribute to the success of Wallenius Wilhelmsen.

Sessions With Dan Cipolli

Friday, 26 April

  • 10:50am - 11:30am (CST) / 26/apr/2024 03:50 pm - 26/apr/2024 04:30 pm

    Adventures in Ro-Ro: Demand, Congestion, and Tight Capacity

    Thanks to a booming post-COVID automotive market and soaring demand for high-and-heavy rolling stock, roll-on, roll-off vessel operators have seen charter rates rise by more than 70% since early 2022 even as global shipping indices for the multipurpose and container sector have slipped by 30% and 80%, respectively, from their COVID market highs. Ro-ro carriers enjoy the fruits of transporting high-paying project and breakbulk cargo, but demand for contracted automotive and high-and-heavy capacity has been so strong that there is virtually no spot capacity available, and a portion of wheeled cargo has spilled over to breakbulk, bulk, and container carriers. Congestion, in some cases heightened by stringent quarantine regimes, have only exacerbated the situation. What options can breakbulk shippers and logistics service providers expect from the ro-ro sector? The ro-ro orderbook has jumped from 80 vessels in late 2022 to more than 100 today. Will this increased capacity ease the crunch, allowing ro-ro to reprise its role as a “swing” provider of breakbulk space, or will the sector primarily be replacing and modernizing existing capacity? This session will analyze the current and expected ro-ro sector and market and the implications for high-and-heavy, breakbulk, and project cargo shippers. 
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