Project Cargo Professionals

About Project Cargo Professionals

Project Cargo Professionals takes you inside the heavy lift business to meet the characters who make the big stuff move. Discover the extraordinary stories of logistics leaders from all walks of life – and all corners of the earth – who’ve successfully navigated the highs and lows of project forwarding. Join us as we junk the jargon and hear real stories from real people as they share their personal and business philosophies, some of the secrets of their success and give advice for the next generation of project professionals. New episodes every week on all podcast platforms. Hosted by Luke King and produced by Prospect Communications, a specialist PR agency for the project cargo sector. For questions or collaborations, email: Luke [at] prospectcomms.co.uk or find me on LinkedIn. Find us on YouTube for video content! https://www.youtube.com/@ProjectCargoPros

Publisher

Luke King

Category

business · education · news

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

27 Mar 2025

Latest episode

17 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

44 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   17 Oct 2026

   How AI Data Centres Are Changing Project Logistics Pricing | Andrew McNamara, ON.energy

   For years, project forwarders have complained that customers say they value quality of service but ultimately buy on price. So has the AI data centre boom finally produced a sector where the ability to deliver counts for more than the cheapest rate? Recorded live on the Voices Stage at Breakbulk Americas in Houston, this episode of Project Cargo Professionals puts that question to Andrew McNamara, director of Global Logistics at ON.energy, which is deploying 5 GW of its patented AI UPS™ technology across Crusoe’s hyperscale campuses. Andrew’s answer is carefully weighed: price still matters, of course, but “probably relative to other cargo sectors, it matters less.” The equipment is highly valuable, the cost of missing a deadline is severe, and on projects where so much is riding on energisation, he says “failure really is just not an option”. Andrew also gives host Luke King a shipper’s view of what these vast, fast-moving projects look like on the ground. He describes construction sites with 5,000 people working in parallel and equipment lead times measured in years, and explains why schedule slippage is something ON.energy is, in his words, “allergic to”. Drawing on a career that began in freight forwarding at BDP International, he sets out what separates the best logistics partners from the rest. The episode closes with questions from the Houston audience. We discuss: Whether price matters less in data centres than in other project cargo sectors Why the cost of failure changes what shippers will pay for What logistics providers must demonstrate before approaching a shipper like ON.energy Building resilience and contingency into delivery ON.energy’s 5 GW deployment with Crusoe, and how AI UPS™ protects the data centre from the grid and the grid from the data centre The cargo profile: transformers, inverters, switchboards and UN 3536 batteries Delivering to construction sites with 5,000+ workers Why logistics providers should get involved further upstream Whether the boom will last, and the aftermarket opportunity in service, spares and warehousing Andrew’s journey from freight forwarding to the shipper side 🎥 Recorded in Houston at Breakbulk Americas 2026. 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/ (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUZZTVljRmRzQTlRb2U1bkc3bG5lMzZIZFF2RnxBSTVJdTVzNlVVZk5YWjA5LTV3aGxWSVZrQVRNWUl0dWJFQUQxdXZzN3FMNC13UW5vWHpCUjNTeXhxXzNWTjhVWS1wbWtFcnd5STFGVmt0bTZsSlNlM0VHWnJKS01nc0p4ZFB4&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.projectcargopros.com%2F&v=4xEHjsZDWeY) About Breakbulk Breakbulk organises the world's largest events for project cargo and breakbulk logistics, bringing together cargo owners, EPCs, carriers, forwarders and ports from across the global supply chain. With flagship events held annually in Dubai, Rotterdam, Houston and Singapore, Breakbulk serves as a key meeting point for networking, deal-making and industry insight. 👉 Visit https://breakbulk.com (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUZZTVljRU0zd2FZS1Nkcm1qSGgwaDQ2ZzFPWnxBSTVJdTV2MzFYNXBZRERyajc4SVFVbGh4YjlxUnp0SlNCSDU5VWR3VThXU0JqckxkMnZCa0MwVXA0eHBXbURGZHE2eS1jUGtNbXJqc2JULVhUX0hKYm5DVnhOX2txXzNnZmQ3&q=https%3A%2F%2Fbreakbulk.com%2F&v=4xEHjsZDWeY) to find out more about upcoming events and registration. About Our Series Sponsor: Rhenus Project Logistics Global Rhenus delivers turnkey solutions for complex industrial and infrastructure projects worldwide, combining in-house engineering with multi-modal transport and its own asset base. 👉 Visit https://www.rhenus.group/uk/en/projec... (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUZZTVljRk4tOHVPUFBraWNvQzFrQW9SbFk0b3xBSTVJdTV1b1BBNDRLVEp2R3p3eGt3dEV3WWxyMGdqQzVnOVJHcDZ6bFJqdXZvaDdvN2t6a0FSZTFmdzdWcTZ0RWppRUZUOTRDejF1Ul9xb3ItQkw2ekZoR0tqMG9KazhyUEpQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rhenus.group%2Fuk%2Fen%2Fproject-logistics%2F&v=4xEHjsZDWeY) for more info.

2. 

   3 Oct 2026

   With Martin Harren Aboard MV Patricia: SAL’s Future Fleet Explained

   At the christening of MV Patricia in Rostock, Luke King steps aboard SAL’s newest Orca Class vessel for a conversation with Dr. Martin Harren, owner of SAL and the Harren Group. Patricia is the third vessel in SAL’s new Orca Class programme. Named after Patricia Rüf of Liebherr, she was christened at Liebherr’s maritime crane facility, reflecting a relationship between the two companies that Martin says stretches back 25 years. On deck, Martin explains what makes this ship noteworthy: two cranes capable of lifting up to 1,600 tonnes together, a top speed of 19 knots, and a propulsion arrangement designed to let her operate efficiently at lower speeds. He also talks about the details that matter to the crew, from the accommodation to the onboard gym and pool. We discuss why Patricia will trade commercially for SAL while her first two sister ships entered long-term charters, where the remaining Orca Class vessels stand, and why Martin believes a ship built for heavy cargo can remain useful as energy markets change. 🎥 Would you like Project Cargo Professionals to cover your next heavy lift event, vessel christening or product launch? We can come on site, create story-led video content to capture the occasion, and share it with a global project cargo audience. 📩 To discuss coverage, email Luke@prospectcomms.co.uk

3. 

   16 Sept 2026

   Made in America: Inside Faymonville’s $100m US Expansion

   Faymonville is making its biggest move yet in North America: investing more than $100 million in its first US production facility in Little Rock, Arkansas. In this episode of Project Cargo Professionals, Luke King visits the Faymonville Group in Luxembourg to explore the company’s US expansion, its ambitions in the global heavy transport market and how the seventh generation of the Faymonville family is preparing the business for its next chapter. CEO Alexander Fickers explains why Faymonville chose Arkansas, how the new factory will bring production closer to its North American customers and why demand in the US is already exceeding the company’s current capacity. He also discusses the launch of Faymonville Group North America, which will give customers direct access to the group’s four brands: Faymonville, MAX Trailer, Cometto and Morelo. Luke also speaks with Anne Faymonville, Communications Team Lead, Board Member and part of the seventh generation, about the company’s evolution from a small Belgian blacksmith’s workshop to a global manufacturer – and the challenge of modernising a family business without losing the values that built it. Finally, Jeremy Keller, Head of Sales – Export, offers a wider view of the international market, including the highly specialised requirements of US operators, emerging opportunities in Brazil and Asia, and how Faymonville supports heavy transport customers around the world. We discuss: • Faymonville’s investment of more than $100 million in Little Rock • Why Arkansas was selected for the group’s first US factory • Plans to produce at least 500 additional vehicles annually in the first phase • The importance of locally produced, “Made in America” equipment • The launch of Faymonville Group North America • Bringing Faymonville, MAX Trailer, Cometto and Morelo closer to US customers • How US regulations influence trailer design and engineering • Faymonville’s journey from an 1843 blacksmith’s workshop to a global manufacturer • The role of the seventh generation in the family business • Opportunities in Brazil, Asia and other international markets • Whether more freight forwarders are investing in their own heavy transport equipment 🎥 Recorded at the Faymonville Group in Luxembourg for our Voices of Breakbulk Americas series. Hosted by Luke King and produced by Prospect Communications, a specialist PR consultancy for the project cargo sector. For all business enquiries relating to the podcast, email Luke@prospectcomms.co.uk (mailto:Luke@prospectcomms.co.uk) and visit https://www.projectcargopros.com/ (https://www.projectcargopros.com/) About Breakbulk Breakbulk organises the world's largest events for project cargo and breakbulk logistics, bringing together cargo owners, EPCs, carriers, forwarders and ports from across the global supply chain. With flagship events held annually in Dubai, Rotterdam, Houston and Singapore, Breakbulk serves as a key meeting point for networking, deal-making and industry insight. 👉 Visit https://breakbulk.com (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUM4Zm9rU2p0YnJFa0JJT1NDRFByYUZEZkZNQ3xBTl9pYzRjRGZNRzZLRG1MM2pvSWlTRTlKeUZMbzRseE1TbG1UNVVkcnV0NGpXZzE1RGFJTXU4WlRhYllMLTE3TlRhVkZNSlZSVkhIZHlBYkV3R3VoOE9VazdGckdHUXBWWkJH&q=https%3A%2F%2Fbreakbulk.com%2F&v=bPvUj7xEe18) to find out more about upcoming events and registration. About Our Series Sponsor: Rhenus Project Logistics Global Rhenus delivers turnkey solutions for complex industrial and infrastructure projects worldwide, combining in-house engineering with multi-modal transport and its own asset base. 👉 Visit https://www.rhenus.group/uk/en/project-logistics/ for more info.

Who has been a guest on Project Cargo Professionals

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Mustafa Şener
• Denis Bandura
• Hendrik Alma
• Aditya Menon
• Peter Molloy

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YouTube views

30,960

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Spotify

3.7 / 5

3 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 56 / 100

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Quality

65

Social presence

0

YouTube

85

Engagement

32

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