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By Simon West The UAE’s project market is surging despite ongoing geopolitical challenges. Simona Peter shares how Fleet Line Shipping is navigating the landscape while drawing on the wisdom of industry veterans. From Issue 2, 2026 of Breakbulk Magazine. Talk to any project logistics executive and they’ll tell you nothing beats hands-on experience. Fleet Line Shipping’s Simona Peter has followed that path, building a career through hard work and a willingness to learn the ropes from scratch.

By Jean-François Bourque After more than two decades tackling complex logistics challenges, Hatch’s Jean-François Bourque offers some brilliant practical advice from the front lines of project delivery. From Issue 2, 2026 of Breakbulk Magazine. (7-minute read) I have learned to spot the moment a remote project becomes “real.” It is not when the first drawing set is issued, or when the camp is awarded, or even when the financing closes.

By Liesl Krog What do nuns, shipyards and a passion for travel have in common? They all helped shape Christel Pullens’ remarkable career. Discover the story behind her success. From Issue 2, 2026 of Breakbulk Magazine. (5-minute read) If Christel Pullens had to explain why she has spent most of her career in shipyards, she might tell you it all started with the nuns.

By Leslie Meredith Former GE and Bechtel executive Adnan Rajput is embarking on a new chapter as CEO of a supply chain technology firm. He shares the experiences and ideas shaping his next move. From Issue 2, 2026 of Breakbulk Magazine. (5-minute read) LM: You’ve spent more than 25 years in supply chain, most of that with GE and Bechtel. What drew you to technology? AR: I was always into tech. My question, regardless of whatever I did, was always: How do I make things better for myself and others?

By Leslie Meredith Editor’s note: When Natasha Frey’s Women in Breakbulk membership form landed in my inbox, I reached out for this interview because her work in floating production, storage and offloading vessels (FPSOs) represents a fascinating side of the industry many people never see and shows the incredible range of careers women are building across the industry. Frey currently serves as supply chain discipline manager - FPSO Logistics for SBM Offshore and is based in the Netherlands.

By Simon West Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, industry leaders unpack the operational and strategic challenges ahead and offer sound advice for navigating an increasingly complex environment. From Issue 2, 2026 of Breakbulk Magazine.

By Amy McLellan and Simon West Companies including AAL, RAK Ports, Maersk Project Logistics, Fracht and the Port of Dover explore the vulnerabilities, opportunities and shifting dynamics defining nine crucial maritime gateways. From Issue 2, 2026 of Breakbulk Magazine. (7-minute read) International trade depends on a handful of narrow waterways, and when they’re hit by disruption, the effects are felt across the whole system.

By Leslie Meredith One tariff disappears, another pops up, as project cargo grapples with shifting trade policies. Companies including Fluor, DHL, Jade Management and AAL share the tactics helping them control costs and maintain momentum. From Issue 2, 2026 of Breakbulk Magazine. (5-minute read) Despite news headlines, Trump’s tariffs did not disappear after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled against the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) duties in February.

By Leslie Meredith One tariff disappears, another pops up, as project cargo grapples with shifting trade policies. Companies including Fluor, DHL, Jade Management and AAL share the tactics helping them control costs and maintain momentum. From Issue 2, 2026 of Breakbulk Magazine. (5-minute read) Despite news headlines, Trump’s tariffs did not disappear after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled against the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) duties in February.

By Ton Klijn, director, European Association of Abnormal Road Transport and Mobile Cranes (ESTA) From Issue 2, 2026 of Breakbulk Magazine. Good news can seem hard to come by in these difficult times. We have all our fingers crossed, but it is just possible that the coming weeks and months will see the most positive reforms of Europe’s heavy transport regulations in a generation.