The 2026 International WorkBoat Show
The 2026 International WorkBoat Show brings together thousands of industry professionals, investors, owners, and operators from across the commercial maritime industry to learn about the latest trends, equipment, technology, and solutions.
BGL Managing Director Craig Decker, who leads the firm’s Transportation & Logistics Infrastructure investment banking team, will be speaking on a panel entitled, “Capital Comes to the Shipyard: Investment Strategies for Inland and Coastal Markets,” on Thursday, December 3rd from 11:00 to 11:45 a.m. CT.
The panel will examine the forces driving renewed investor interest in shipyards, what that capital influx means for operators and owners navigating growth or ownership decisions, and where the most compelling opportunities and risks are emerging across the inland and coastal markets. The discussion will draw on recent deal activity, including high-profile acquisitions in the inland barge and shipyard sectors, to ground the conversation in current market realities.
BGL Director Enrico Certo will also be attending and available to discuss the upcoming opportunities for investors in the U.S. shipyards sector.
BGL’s Transportation & Logistics Infrastructure investment banking team has extensive experience across the sector. As investment bankers and advisors, we have executed numerous transactions in road, rail, marine/aviation, and infrastructure.