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In this episode of Project Cargo Professionals, host Luke King sits down with Jake Swanson, Regional Vice President, Americas, at DHL Industrial Projects, to explore how the project cargo landscape is shifting as unexpected new players enter the market.

Jake reveals how companies like Meta, Microsoft, and Amazon—once seen as far removed from industrial projects—are now investing heavily in capital projects such as semiconductor fabs, data centers, and large-scale battery storage facilities. These developments are creating fresh opportunities and reshaping supply chains across the Americas.

From his early career at sea and time with EPCs and carriers, to his leadership role today at DHL, Jake shares insights on:

• Why big tech is now a project cargo customer—and what that means for the industry.
• Where DHL sees the most exciting growth, from mining in South America to nearshoring in Mexico.
• How trade policy, tariffs, and the talent gap are influencing project execution.
• DHL’s “Next Gen IP” training program and the role of innovation centers in delivering solutions.

Whether you’re a shipper, forwarder, or carrier, this conversation highlights the next wave of customers set to define the project logistics market.
This episode is part of our special Voices of Breakbulk Americas series, celebrating 35 years of the industry's premier event. Register now for Breakbulk Americas, September 30 - October 2 in Houston. https://americas.breakbulk.com/

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00:00 Introduction to Project Cargo Professionals
00:25 Sponsor Message: Logiswift
00:58 Partnering with DHL Global Forwarding
02:00 Jake's Career Journey
04:08 Current Role and Responsibilities
06:26 Exciting Markets and Projects
11:24 Challenges in the Industry
15:24 Addressing the Talent Gap
23:01 Innovation at DHL
26:08 Career Reflections and Highlights
31:14 Breakbulk Americas and Networking
37:26 Conclusion and Event Invitation

Keywords: project cargo, breakbulk, heavy lift, logistics, EPC logistics, port operations, transport engineering.