TURNING UP THE HEAT

At the time of writing, temperatures were soaring in many parts of the Americas, and indeed, around the world. The beginning of July was the hottest week on record for the planet, according to the World Meteorological Organization, a United Nations agency. This issue kicks off with a Beat the Heat summer gift guide and a roundup of tips from familiar industry leaders before moving into the editorial features that cover hot – not by temperature necessarily but definitely by potential – project sectors.

We begin our journey in Latin America with a trio of stories from senior reporter Simon West who is based in Colombia. You can feel the enthusiasm jumping off the page as you read our cover story profile on Murilo Caldana, head of FOX Brasil and former president of The Heavy Lift Group.

“I’m always very excited talking about this region. We have the political issues here, of course but there are so many projects to get done, so many developments going on,” Caldana told West.

In a related feature, we learn Brazil has overcome its “Car Wash” scandal that threatened to derail the country’s pre-salt drive and is now beginning a new era of deepwater exploration and production. Logistics firms including CET Logistics and Logtrade, along with shipping line UAL America, agree Brazil’s potential is massive.

Moving north, West outlines why opportunities for project logistics are set to soar in Central America with billions of dollars earmarked for infrastructure, renewable energy, and other types of projects. You’ll learn why doing business in Costa Rica can be easier and more affordable than in other parts of the region.

You’ll find the story on lithium mining in the U.S. particularly eye opening as reporter Lori Musser speaks with Allie MacAdam, Bechtel’s president of its Mining & Metals unit, about a new lithium hydroxide plant to be constructed in Nevada. This is only the beginning – the U.S. is currently dependent on foreign sources for lithium, a critical component in electric vehicle batteries. No doubt additional projects are on the way with significant opportunities for project cargo specialists.

With Breakbulk Americas returning to Houston this fall from Sept. 26-28, there will be plenty of discussion on the Main Stage and throughout the exhibition hall on how to capitalize on these project opportunities. The features inside will give you a head start, and we’ll cover more regional hot topics in the next issue, which will be distributed in print at the event.

No issue of Breakbulk magazine would be complete without reporting from around the world. We’ve labeled each story by region so that you can find what interests you and your company more easily. This issue’s global coverage includes a practical look at hyperloop technology and inland transportation. The Middle East and Africa section features energy coverage in Lebanon and South Africa, while our Asia section examines opportunities around hydropower storage and a detailed review of a deugro transport that spanned a decade.

Stay cool and I hope to see you in Houston.

Best,

Leslie Meredith

Leslie.Meredith@breakbulk.com

Marketing and Editorial Director

Leslie Meredith / +1 (801) 201-5971 leslie.meredith@breakbulk.com

News Editor

Carly Fields carly.fields@breakbulk.com

Senior Reporter

Simon West simon.west@breakbulk.com

Designer Mark Clubb

Reporters

John Bensalhia

Jeremy Bowden

Felicity Landon

Lori Musser

Malcolm Ramsay

Thomas Timlen

Liesl Venter

Breakbulk Editorial Advisory Board

John Amos, emeritus

Amos Logistics

Dennis Devlin

Maersk

Dharmendra Gangrade

Larsen & Toubro Limited

Margaret Kidd University of Houston

Anders Maul Blue Water Shipping

Dennis Mottola, emeritus Global Logistics Consultant

Sarah Schlüter Hapag-Lloyd

Stephen “Spo” Spoljaric Bechtel Corp

Roger Strevens Wallenius Wilhelmsen

Jake Swanson DHL Industrial Projects

Ulrich Ulrichs BBC Chartering

Johan-Paul Verschuure Rebel Group

Grant Wattman Combi Lift Americas

Portfolio Director Jessica Dawnay Jessica.Dawnay@breakbulk.com

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The following Breakbulk exhibitors, sponsors and members of the Global Breakbulk Shipper Network are featured in this issue:

FOX Brasil: “Land of Opportunity” (pages 20-22); “Brazil Eyes New Oil Frontiers” (pages 24-27)

Universal Africa Lines: “Land of Opportunity” (pages 20-22)

Nakama Worldwide Solutions: “Unlocking Central America’s Project Potential” (pages 28-31)

Fagioli: “Breakbulk Throwback: 1998” (pages 32-33)

Albemarle Corp.: “Heavy Undertakings for Lightest Metal” (pages 34-36)

Bechtel: “Heavy Undertakings for Lightest Metal” (pages 34-36)

DP World: “Early Steps for Hyperloop Tech” (pages 42-45)

Hamburger Hafen und Logistik, HHLA: “Early Steps for Hyperloop Tech” (pages 42-45)

Fluor: “Attracting Talent in Project Logistics” (pages 46-47)

Drewes Logistics: “Waterways: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly” (pages 48-51) deugro: “Waterways: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly” (pages 48-51) and “Importance of Proper Pre-planning” (pages 86-89)

Port of Hamburg: “Waterways: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly” (pages 48-51)

Gebruder Weiss: “Waterways: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly” (pages 48-51)

Air Products: “Waterways: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly” (pages 48-51)

Kestrel Liner Agencies: “Waterways: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly” (pages 48-51)

TotalEnergies: “Cracking Lebanon’s Oil, Gas Potential” (pages 52-55)

QatarEnergy: “Cracking Lebanon’s Oil, Gas Potential” (pages 52-55)

C. Steinweg Group: “South Africa’s Energy Crisis” (pages 56-59)

LASO: “Haul Around the World” (pages 60-63)

Alexander Global Logistics: “Haul Around the World” (pages 60-63)

Eastship: “Haul Around the World” (pages 60-63)

Port of Antwerp-Bruges: “Eyes on Car Trade Revival” (pages 64-67)

Grimaldi Group: “Eyes on Car Trade Revival” (pages 64-67)

Wallenius Wilhelmsen: “Eyes on Car Trade Revival” (pages 64-67)

GE Hydro Solutions: “Pump Up the Hydropower Volume” (pages 82-84)

Protranser: “Pump Up the Hydropower Volume” (pages 82-84)

TechnipFMC: “Pump Up the Hydropower Volume” (pages 82-84) dteq: “Importance of Proper Pre-planning” (pages 86-89)

Roll Group: “Importance of Proper Pre-planning” (pages 86-89)

Felbermayr: “Felbermayr Transports Mammoth Tunnel Boring Machines” (page 90)

ExxonMobil: “ExxonMobil Inks CCS Deal with US Steel Maker” (page 91)

Bollore Logistics: “Bollore Hooks Up with Flying Whales” (pages 92)