In this powerful episode of Project Cargo Professionals, we sit down with Humeira Aidarous Al Hashmi — the dynamic Regional General Manager of Blue Water Shipping — for a deep dive into the Middle East market.

From starting her career as a young operations assistant to leading a major project logistics organisation, Humeira shares the reality of carving out success in a traditionally male-dominated sector, the mentors who shaped her journey, and the resilience required to thrive in project cargo.

In this episode of Voices of Breakbulk Middle East, we explore:

• Her 20+ year rise across Transoceanic, Agility, Kanoo Shipping, CEVA and now Blue Water Shipping

• What it really takes to lead teams, build culture and develop young talent

• The evolving EPC landscape in the Middle East — including the rise of Korean, Indian, Chinese and regional players

• Market forces reshaping project logistics: Red Sea disruptions, carrier consolidation and geopolitical pressure

• The future of wind, renewables and Blue Water’s specialised port services

• How the UAE and Saudi Arabia differ in opportunity — and why she calls KSA her “second home”

• Her philosophy on leadership, mindset, work-life balance and building a legacy through people

• Why Breakbulk Middle East matters more than ever as the region becomes the global hub for project cargo

Humeira’s authenticity, humour and hard-earned industry wisdom make this a must-watch for anyone in heavy lift, EPC contracting, shipping, logistics or supply chain.

🎥 Recorded in Dubai, UAE

👉 Connect with Humeira on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/humeira-aidarous-al-hashmi-064b0a19/

For all business enquires relating to the podcast, email Luke@prospectcomms.co.uk and visit https://www.projectcargopros.com/

About Voices of Breakbulk Middle East

This episode is part of our special Voices of Breakbulk Middle East series, celebrating a decade of the region’s leading event for project cargo. Register now for the 10th anniversary of Breakbulk Middle East, taking place Feb 4-5 in Dubai: https://middleeast.breakbulk.com/page/visitor-registration

About Hareket

Hareket is a leading provider of engineered heavy lifting, project transport, and crane solutions, serving customers across Eurasia, the Middle East, and Africa. With over 15 offices worldwide and nearly seven decades of experience, Hareket supports sectors including energy, petrochemicals, oil and gas, nuclear, renewable energy, and civil infrastructure. Listed on the Turkish Stock Exchange in 2024, the company ranks first in Turkey and among the top heavy-lift and crane providers globally. Hareket is recognised for its technical expertise, operational reliability and ability to deliver tailored solutions for large-scale, complex projects.

👉 Visit https://www.hareket.com/en/home-page

About SAL

SAL is one of the world’s leading heavy-lift and project cargo carriers, operating a modern fleet of specialised vessels with service speeds up to 20 knots, dynamic positioning systems, Fly-Jib capability and combined crane capacities of up to 2,000 tonnes. Together with SAL Intermarine, the company runs a global fleet supporting more than 1,200 employees across 27 offices worldwide. A member of the Harren Group, SAL is recognised for its high technical standards, safety and environmental performance, including its new Orca Class vessels. Alongside Jumbo Shipping, SAL also co-operates the JSI Alliance, providing comprehensive multipurpose, heavy-lift and offshore transport solutions.

👉 Visit https://sal.global