Heavy Lift & Project Forwarding International (HLPFI) is bringing project cargo to transport logistic Americas as part of its partnership with Messe München. From November 11–13, 2025, Miami will be the meeting place for global leaders in logistics and we’re pleased to share details of our project cargo-specific conference sessions.
We’re pleased to share details below of our project cargo-focused conference sessions, which dive into the opportunities and challenges arising of the LNG build-out across the Americas, and the USA’s domestic infrastructure drive. Speakers include senior representatives from deugro USA, DHL Industrial Projects, ProMiles Software, Fracht USA and UTC Overseas.
Civil engineering complexity and opportunity in the USA
November 11, 2025. 12.30 - 13:30: The USA is in the midst of one of the most ambitious infrastructure renewal drives in its history. The Inflation Reduction Act injected USD110 billion into road and bridge construction alone, acting as a catalyst for large-scale investment in transport and public works. Now, with the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act”, the big question is: what’s next?
This panel will explore how state-level initiatives, private capital, and the country’s urgent need for modernised infrastructure will shape the project pipeline. It will also consider how renewed infrastructure can contribute to economic growth, supply chain resilience and long-term competitiveness.
Speakers:
Benjamin Liewald, executive VP projects, Fracht USA
Steven Todd, executive VP – permitting, ProMiles Software
Moderator: David Kershaw, editor, HLPFI
LNG in the Americas: Powering global markets
November 12, 2025, 15:30-16:30: The USA has surged to the top of the global LNG export league, fuelling billions in Gulf Coast infrastructure and redrawing global trade flows. Now, the boom is spreading south.
This session dives into the LNG build-out across the Americas – and what it means for ports, EPCs, heavy lift specialists and project logisticians. We’ll explore how regulatory clarity, financing structures and supply chains turned US LNG into an export juggernaut, and if those lessons can accelerate projects in new markets.
Speakers:
Jake Swanson, regional head of the Americas region, DHL Industrial Projects
Ignacio Benedetti, director LATAM Western Region, UTC Overseas
Ryan Blewett, vice president and country manager of deugro USA
Moderator: David Kershaw, editor, HLPFI
We can’t wait to welcome you to Miami Beach Convention Center – these co-located shows will bring together 6,000-plus global industry leaders for three days of insight, innovation, and connections. Don’t miss the chance to be part of this industry highlight and claim your free pass today.
