Project Cargo Professionals

Big Tech Joins the Project Cargo Game: DHL’s Jake Swanson on Meta, Microsoft & More

26 Aug 2025

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** Voices of Breakbulk Americas, sponsored by Logiswift **In this episode of Project Cargo Professionals, host Luke King sits down with Jake Swanson, Regional Vice President, Americas, at DHL Industrial Projects, to explore how the project cargo landscape is shifting as unexpected new players enter the market.Jake reveals how companies like Meta, Microsoft, and Amazon—once seen as far removed from industrial projects—are now investing heavily in capital projects such as semiconductor fabs, data centers, and large-scale battery storage facilities. These developments are creating fresh opportunities and reshaping supply chains across the Americas.From his early career at sea and time with EPCs and carriers, to his leadership role today at DHL, Jake shares insights on:· Why big tech is now a project cargo customer—and what that means for the industry.· Where DHL sees the most exciting growth, from mining in South America to nearshoring in Mexico.· How trade policy, tariffs, and the talent gap are influencing project execution.· DHL’s “Next Gen IP” training program and the role of innovation centers in delivering solutions.Whether you’re a shipper, forwarder, or carrier, this conversation highlights the next wave of customers set to define the project logistics market.This episode is part of our special Voices of Breakbulk Americas series, celebrating 35 years of the industry's premier event. Register now for Breakbulk Americas, September 30 - October 2 in Houston. https://americas.breakbulk.com/About LogiswiftLogiswift makes your operations faster and simpler — managing the entire cargo lifecycle in one smart platform. With real end-to-end visibility, you can adapt quickly when things change. Built for project cargo, it’s now even more powerful with its new AI feature. 👉 Visit https://www.logiswift.com/

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