Jake Swanson

VP, Global Sector Head DHL Global Forwarding – Industrial Projects

Former companies: Terminal Corporation, Intermarine, Beluga, CB&I, DHL Industrial Projects

Jake has worked in the transportation and logistics industry for more than 15 years as a shipper, carrier and freight forwarder and brings diverse perspectives to all who are considering a career related to project cargo. In his current role at DHL Global Forwarding Industrial Projects, he is an expert in handling DHL’s very large breakbulk and complex project logistics across sectors including EPC, oil & gas, mining, wind and engineering and manufacturing. From coordinating multi-supplier delivery and consolidation to one location over several years or transporting a 1,000-ton module across the world to preparing a route and feasibility survey – DHL can accomplish these significant and highly technical steps in setting up industrial plants and construction sites. With nearly 700 employees globally, DHL’s Industrial Projects division is present with numerous offices in approximately 50 countries.

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