Meet the Shippers of Breakbulk Americas 2026 | Project Cargo Professionals

Business is booming across much of the project cargo industry. But with specialised transport equipment in short supply, shipping markets increasingly unpredictable and experienced professionals retiring, how are the world’s biggest shippers adapting?

Recorded at Breakbulk Americas 2026 in Houston, Luke King meets three senior logistics executives from Siemens Energy, Fluor and Larsen & Toubro for a series of candid conversations about the realities of delivering major industrial projects.

🗣️ Featured Interviews:

🔹 Lorena Alvarez – Siemens Energy

As demand for transformers surges across the Americas, Siemens Energy is expanding its manufacturing footprint and logistics operations. Lorena discusses the shortage of specialised railcars and heavy-haul equipment, plans for new transformer production in North Carolina, and what separates a good project forwarder from the competition. She also explains why human expertise remains essential in the age of AI.

🔹 Cyril Varghese – Fluor

Are traditional freight forwarding contracts fit for purpose anymore? Fluor’s Global Logistics Director explains why the EPC giant has moved towards more flexible commercial arrangements, including joint sourcing and cost-plus models. Cyril also shares his perspective on Middle East shipping disruption, and why the industry needs to rethink how it develops its next generation of talent.

🔹 Dharmendra Gangrade – Larsen & Toubro

India is emerging as one of the world’s most exciting project logistics markets, with billions being invested in infrastructure, energy and industrial development. But what does it take for an international forwarder to succeed there? Dharmendra discusses the importance of local knowledge, why capability matters more than price, and the skills shortage threatening to hold back India’s project cargo boom.

🎥 Recorded at Breakbulk Americas 2026, Houston.

Hosted by Luke King and produced by Prospect Communications, a specialist PR consultancy for the project cargo sector. For all enquires relating to the podcast, email Luke@prospectcomms.co.uk and visit https://www.projectcargopros.com/

About Our Sponsor: LS Cargo

LS Cargo Logistics is a worldwide project logistics provider delivering tailor-made transport solutions from origin to destination with a network of global partners. With a growing team in North America, contact LS Cargo about your next project move. Connect with Drew Roberts on LinkedIn: / drewkroberts

00:00 Lorena Alvarez

07:32 Cyril Varghese

24:35 Dharmendra Gangrade