Currently on assignment at Eli Lilly and Company, supporting the construction of a major pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Germany, Tina Benjamin-Lea joins Project Cargo Professionals for a wide-ranging discussion on how project logistics is evolving far beyond its traditional oil & gas roots.
Tina’s conversation with host Luke King offers a rare shipper-side perspective from somebody who has spent decades leading logistics on some of the world’s most complex industrial developments — from Iraq and Afghanistan to giga-projects in Saudi Arabia, major EPC environments and now Europe’s fast-growing advanced manufacturing sector.
Over a career spanning Shell, SNC-Lavalin, Air Products, Kerry Logistics and major Middle East infrastructure programs, Tina has worked across oil & gas, defence, renewables, and construction logistics, giving her a uniquely broad perspective on where project cargo is heading next.
In this episode of Voices of Breakbulk Europe, Tina explains why sectors like pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, battery plants and data centres are likely to be the industry’s next major growth drivers — and why project logistics companies need to rethink how they approach these markets.
Tina also explores the human side of the business: leadership, communication, adaptability and why some of the industry’s most valuable people are increasingly being overlooked.
In this episode:
• Why advanced manufacturing sectors are creating major new opportunities for project logistics
• What project forwarders still misunderstand about shipper expectations
• How Tina adapted from oil & gas megaprojects to pharmaceutical construction logistics
• Why curiosity and adaptability matter more than technical expertise alone
• Her experiences working across Iraq, Afghanistan, Saudi Arabia and the wider Middle East
• Why communication and collaboration become critical during crises and supply chain disruption
• The growing talent gap in project logistics — and why experienced professionals are being overlooked
• Why women remain underrepresented in senior project logistics roles
🎥 Recorded in Rotterdam, Netherlands
👉 Connect with Tina on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-benjamin-lea-miex-a1a62610/
For all business enquiries relating to the podcast, email Luke@prospectcomms.co.uk and visit https://www.projectcargopros.com/
About Breakbulk
Breakbulk organises the world's largest events for project cargo and breakbulk logistics, bringing together cargo owners, EPCs, carriers, forwarders and ports from across the global supply chain. With flagship events held annually in Dubai, Rotterdam, Houston and Singapore, Breakbulk serves as a key meeting point for networking, deal-making and industry insight.
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About Our Series Sponsor: Rhenus Project Logistics Global
Rhenus delivers turnkey solutions for complex industrial and infrastructure projects worldwide, combining in-house engineering with multi-modal transport and its own asset base.
👉 Visit https://www.rhenus.group/uk/en/project-logistics/
About Our Supporter: Procam Group
Procam Group is a leading integrated project logistics company in India specializing in heavy haul, chartering, installation, and project freight. 👉 Visit https://procamgroup.in/
