Luis Varela

Working in logistics for the energy sector is not easy. Every decision matters, and a single mistake can bring an entire operation to a halt. Has this happened to you? A facility left without backup power due to the lack of a generator. A project delayed because of permits or incomplete documentation. An oversized shipment held up for not having an approved route. Or poor coordination between customs and transportation ending up costing millions. If you work in the energy sector, you know exactly what I’m talking about. I’ve been there too. I started my career in the field, coordinating shipments and resolving incidents. I learned early on that logistics cannot be improvised: it must be anticipated. Over time, I understood something deeper: in energy, success depends on having a partner who masters both technical operations and regulatory compliance. That vision led me, together with Nora, to found CGO Forwarding: a company specialized in helping energy-sector companies operate without interruptions. Because today, companies don’t just need to move machinery or generators. They need continuity, traceability, and real solutions that reduce waiting times from years to weeks. At CGO Forwarding, we developed an integrated model that combines: Sourcing and technical certification of industrial generators. End-to-end management of permits and customs procedures. Specialized transportation and 24/7 tracking. Regulatory compliance and operational safety. All with one clear objective: ensuring that energy never stops. After more than 20 years in the industry, I’ve learned that the true value of logistics is not in moving cargo, but in moving trust. And that can only be achieved through experience, integrity, and commitment. If you manage operations or maintenance in the energy sector and are looking for a partner who truly understands the urgency and complexity of your industry, I would be glad to connect and explore how CGO Forwarding can help keep your energy moving. Send me a message here on LinkedIn or at: lvarela@cgoforwarding.com