What does it really take to deliver the world’s largest industrial, power and infrastructure projects?

In this special edition of Project Cargo Professionals, recorded live at Breakbulk Europe 2026, two senior shippers share how project logistics is evolving from a transport function into a strategic advantage – and what that means for freight forwarders looking to win more business.

In this episode of Project Cargo Professionals:

Maher Said – Head of Logistics, Elsewedy Electric Power Systems Projects (Egypt)

Maher shares lessons from delivering the US$2.9 billion Julius Nyerere Hydropower Project in Tanzania, why logistics must be embedded from the earliest stages of project planning, the importance of contingency planning, Elsewedy’s expanding global project portfolio, and how the company selects, develops and continually evaluates its logistics service providers.

Daniel Duus – Global Head of Logistics, thyssenkrupp Uhde (Germany)

Daniel explains why logistics is becoming a strategic function within modern EPC businesses, discussing early contractor involvement, route studies, modular construction, geopolitical risk, evolving contract models, AI-driven supply chain visibility, and why project logistics providers need to understand their customers’ industries – not just their cargo.

Whether you’re involved in EPC contracting, project cargo, heavy lift or global supply chains, this episode offers practical insight from two highly experienced shipper-side logistics leaders.

🎙️ Recorded live at Breakbulk Europe 2026 in Rotterdam, Netherlands.

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

About Our Sponsor: UTC Overseas

UTC Overseas is a global project logistics and freight forwarding specialist, providing tailored end-to-end solutions for complex cargo movements. With 43 offices across 22 countries and a trusted worldwide partner network, UTC delivers ocean, air, rail, inland transport and turnkey project logistics for customers around the globe.

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0:00 Introducing Maher Said

0:21 About Maher’s Role

2:29 The Julius Nyerere Project, Tanzania

3:00 Logistics Challenges on the Project

4:50 Key Lessons Learned

8:36 Current Projects & Expansion into Europe

9:41 Approach to Logistics Service Providers

12:16 Meet Daniel Duus, thyssenkrupp Uhde

13:11 10 Years at thyssenkrupp – How the Role Has Evolved

21:47 Modularization in EPC Logistics

24:07 AI, Geopolitics & the Future of Project Logistics

25:33 Advice to Logistics Providers on Winning Business