All DHL Industrial Projects articles
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ArticleLong read: The most difficult and complex market to contract in
A wave of high-profile UK government announcements – from nuclear plants and floating wind farms to airport expansion – paints a picture of progress. Yet, the reality for those tasked with delivering the country’s project cargo is one of delays, spiralling costs and mounting bureaucracy. David Kershaw reports.
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Newsproject cargo at transport logistic Americas
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.
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ArticleGrowth in focus for DHL IP
Amid shifting market conditions and leadership changes, DHL’s Industrial Projects division is keeping its sights firmly on growth.
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NewsBlue Water names Foley as SVP of projects
Ryan Foley has been appointed senior vice president of projects at Blue Water Shipping, effective January 1, 2026.
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NewsFoley steps away from DHL Industrial Projects
Ryan Foley has stepped down from his role as ceo of DHL Industrial Projects.
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NewsLeadership moves at DHL Industrial Projects streamline and align for strategic growth
Senior appointments at DHL see Michael Mulvenna take on the role of vice president, Europe for Industrial Projects, succeeding Martyn Lawns, who now leads the company’s new energy growth initiative.
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NewsBudelmann joins DHL IP as global sector head
Thomas Budelmann has joined DHL Industrial Projects (DHL IP) as global sector head, engineering & manufacturing (E&M), as of January 2, 2025.
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ArticleBusy US project logistics sector awaits election outcome
The USA’s project logistics business has been at full tilt in recent years. Although operators remain busy, there is growing caution about the market with projects on hold awaiting the outcome of autumn’s presidential race. Ian Putzger reports.
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NewsNEOM scope under scrutiny although regional prospects remain strong
Much has been written about Saudi Arabia’s suite of gigaprojects and the potential on offer for the project logistics community. However, there have been nagging doubts that the sheer scale of development, and the costs involved, could see the scope reined in somewhat.
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NewsThe recruitment challenges facing project freight forwarders
Cast your mind back six or seven years ago and project freight forwarders would have jumped out of their seats at the prospect of the buoyant market experienced in recent times. However, a dearth of talent entering the industry when times were lean has manifest as a skills gap today, leaving logisticians with plenty of opportunities but few resources to take them on.
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NewsWallenius SOL appoints Kurtti
Ro-ro carrier Wallenius SOL has appointed Jarno Kurtti as sales manager in Finland.
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News25 companies interested in DB Schenker acquisition
Up to 25 companies are reportedly interested in acquiring DB Schenker, according to HLPFI sister title DVZ. Deutsche Bahn officially launched the sale of its freight forwarding subsidiary in late 2022.
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NewsLu joins DHL IP as global sector head
DHL Industrial Projects (DHL IP) has appointed John Lu as global sector head, semi-conductor fabrications.
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NewsTeplitskiy joins Chapman Freeborn
Air charter specialist Chapman Freeborn has appointed Leo Teplitskiy as director of key cargo accounts for the Americas.
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NewsBIFA reveals winners for its Freight Service Awards
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) held its 2023 Freight Service Awards at the Brewery in London yesterday, revealing the winners of its 11 award categories.
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NewsDHL IP to utilise Esgian suites for shipping emissions modelling
DHL Industrial Projects has signed up for Esgian’s ro-ro and multipurpose benchmarking suites.
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NewsKeeping up with the demands
Project forwarders report strong industry fundamentals around the globe. The major challenge: keeping up with the demands.
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NewsSurging LNG demand likely to be short-term benefit for project logistics sector
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022 and subsequent substantial cuts in natural gas exports prompted an immediate surge of international interest in LNG and demand for related new production capacity and import/export facilities. However, that uptick could be a flash in the pan rather than indicative of long-term shift, writes Phil Hastings.
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NewsEnergy transition to squeeze project logistics capacity
Future downstream oil and gas industry investment is likely to be increasingly focused on sectors like hydrogen, biofuels and petrochemical production to support the energy transition, alongside traditional oil refining and liquefied natural gas (LNG) activities. The resultant increase in project logistics and heavy lift demand will put further pressure on logisticians. Phil Hastings reports.
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NewsDHL IP launches graduate scheme
DHL Industrial Projects (DHL IP) has launched a graduate scheme to entice new talent into its organisation.