At Break Bulk 2026 in New Orleans, Cargo Chronicles dives into the biggest challenges shaping project cargo today. From the aging workforce and safety pressures to regulatory permitting, fuel costs, and the growing impact of global uncertainty, this conversation explores what it takes to move oversized and specialized freight in a constantly changing environment.

Eric Trout of Harbor Freight Transport shares insights on workforce development, internship pipelines, compliance complexity, and why project cargo demands both deep experience and fast decision-making. If you want a clear look at the forces reshaping heavy haul, break bulk, and out-of-gauge shipping, this episode is for you.