After 35 years in the project cargo and heavy lift industry, Sameer Parikh joins Project Cargo Professionals host Luke King for his final interview before retirement.

Recorded live at Breakbulk Middle East, this conversation reflects on a remarkable career that helped shape some of the most complex logistics projects across India, the Middle East, and beyond.

From container operations in the early 1990s to executing massive heavy-lift moves and building one of the most respected specialist companies in the sector, Sameer shares the lessons, challenges, and defining moments from a lifetime in project logistics.

Among the highlights discussed:

• The early days operating one of Asia’s largest container yards

• Moving refinery equipment weighing over 1,500 tons

• Delivering mega heavy-lift movements across the Middle East

• Managing 30,000 tons of offshore module load-outs in just 65 days

• The acquisition of Lift & Shift by JM Baxi Heavy

• Leadership lessons from building and trusting high-performing teams

He also shares candid advice on acquisitions, leadership, and the future of project cargo — including his view that the sector still produces excellent operators, but too few true leaders — and answers some questions from his peers in India.

This episode marks the closing chapter of an extraordinary career and a rare opportunity to hear the reflections of an industry veteran.

🎥 Recorded in Dubai, UAE at Breakbulk Middle East 2026

For sponsorships, partnerships or podcast enquiries: luke@prospectcomms.co.uk

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