What Wind Power Can Teach Project Logistics | Ruediger Fromm, Siemens Energy

Wind power is growing larger, more complex and more exposed to global disruption — and that is changing the role logistics plays in project delivery. In this episode of Project Cargo Professionals, Siemens Energy's Ruediger Fromm explains why logistics can no longer be treated as an execution function. From turbine design and engineering through to project delivery, logistics is increasingly shaping decisions at every stage of the project lifecycle. As Logistics Business Partner for Wind Power at Siemens Energy, Ruediger offers valuable insight into engineering, supply chain and project execution. Drawing on experience from both the shipper and heavy transport sides of the industry, he addresses the continued growth of offshore wind, the impact of geopolitical volatility on global supply chains, and why flexibility has become one of the most important attributes in modern project logistics. We discuss data transparency, sustainability expectations, Europe's competitiveness, the challenge of attracting new talent and Ruediger's views on the growing trend towards integrated, one-stop-shop logistics providers. Part of PCP’s Voices of Breakbulk Europe series, hosted by Luke King, this episode also explores: • Why offshore wind demand remains strong despite market uncertainty • The growing impact of geopolitics on project logistics planning • Why logistics teams are now involved during turbine design and engineering • How transport considerations increasingly influence product development • The biggest risks facing wind power logistics today • Data transparency and the future of supply chain visibility • Are one-stop-shop logistics providers really what customers want? • Sustainability expectations for logistics service providers • Europe's competitiveness and the challenge of bureaucracy 🎥 Recorded in Bremen, Germany 👉 Connect with Ruediger on LinkedIn:   / ruediger-fromm-aa66b986   For all business enquiries relating to the podcast, email [email protected] 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. 👉 Visit https://breakbulk.com to find out more about upcoming events and registration. 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/projec... 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/ 00:00 Introduction 00:29 Meet Ruediger Fromm 01:59 Wind Demand: Onshore vs Offshore 02:51 Key Markets and Geopolitics 04:47 Logistics Involved From Day One 05:34 Bigger Turbines Design for Transport 07:51 Risks Permits Weather and Providers 09:29 Data Transparency and One System 11:01 Look Ahead to Breakbulk Europe 11:28 Our Sponsor: Rhenus Project Logistics Global 12:01 Blurred Lines in Logistics Providers 14:45 Net Zero Industry and Emissions 16:55 Germany Bureaucracy and Infrastructure 18:56 From Forwarder to Shipper Perspective 20:00 Breakbulk Value and Talent Pipeline 22:59 Life Outside Work and Wrap Up 24:30 Our Supporter: Procam Group