Why Trump’s Tariffs Don’t Work: Dennis Devlin, DT Project America

** Voices of Breakbulk Americas, sponsored by Logiswift **In this latest episode of Voices of Breakbulk Americas, we meet Dennis Devlin, managing director of DT Project America, for a candid conversation on tariffs, trade, and the realities of today’s project logistics market.With a career spanning DB Schenker, BDP, and leadership roles across Asia and the U.S., Dennis brings both global perspective and sharp opinions. He explains why he believes tariffs are “ridiculous” - costly to consumers, damaging to jobs, and disruptive for project logistics - while also recognizing where limited, strategic use can make sense.What You’ll Learn:• Why Dennis thinks tariffs don’t deliver the benefits promised• Real-world examples of projects hit with millions in unexpected duties• The global career path that took him from the U.S. to Shanghai, and why China still holds a special place for him• His new role at DT Project America, which combines domestic trucking, warehousing and international forwarding under one roof• Where Dennis sees growth opportunities, from nuclear to renewables• Why Breakbulk Americas has been a cornerstone of his professional network for decadesKey Highlights:• Building a career across Schenker, BDP, Pan Projects and now DT Project America• First-hand views of how tariffs ripple through supply chains and consumer prices• Insights into the enduring role of project forwarders, even as shippers deal directly with carriers• Networking, learning, and industry trends to watch at the upcoming 35th anniversary of Breakbulk AmericasThis 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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