Jonathan Cournoyer

Global Discipline Director, Logistics Hatch

Jonathan has served as the Global Discipline Director of Logistics at Hatch since 2018. With over 30 years of experience in international logistics, he has spent 10 years as a ship agent and operations manager at the port of Sorel-Tracy, and nearly 18 years at Hatch, contributing to numerous studies and execution projects worldwide in various roles. His expertise spans pre-feasibility and feasibility studies, project execution setups, and all modes of transportation, including trucking, rail, ocean/river, and air. Jonathan has played a pivotal role in hiring and training new team members.

In his current role, Jonathan has expanded his team from 5 to 22 members, focusing on integrating seasoned professionals from diverse backgrounds with young, bright, and eager-to-learn individuals. This blend offers the younger generation exceptional learning opportunities, allowing them to thrive and deepen their understanding of the project logistics industry. The team is now rolling out training materials to support the long-term growth of all team members in various aspects of project logistics.

2026 Event Agenda Sessions

Critical Minerals and the New Americas Supply Chain

As demand for copper, lithium, rare earths and other critical minerals accelerates, major mining, processing, manufacturing and supply chain projects are scaling. Success will depend on building an integrated critical minerals value chain, not simply increasing access to resources. As domestic supply alone will not meet rising demand, the US is increasingly looking across the Americas to secure the materials, processing capacity, strategic partnerships and logistics networks needed to support long-term industrial growth. Key discussion points will include:

•   How trade agreements, financing, regional partnerships and localization strategies are reshaping critical minerals supply chains;
•   Why Latin America is becoming central to US manufacturing ambitions;
•   Where infrastructure, processing and logistics constraints are emerging across the value chain;
•   What this means for future project development, logistics demand and trade flows across the Americas.

Tuesday 22 September 13:40 - 14:25 Breakbulk Live Stage

Add to calendar 09/22/2026 13:40 09/22/2026 14:25 Critical Minerals and the New Americas Supply Chain

Breakbulk Live Stage America/Chicago

Nuclear Logistics and the Rise of SMRs

Nuclear investment is accelerating, but the logistics models behind traditional nuclear construction and emerging SMR deployment are fundamentally different. This session explores how cargo profiles, delivery schedules, manufacturing approaches and infrastructure needs are changing, while also examining how new entrants, private capital and evolving ownership models are reshaping project execution itself. Speakers discuss the operational, regulatory and workforce capabilities required to support a growing nuclear supply chain.

Wednesday 23 September 14:10 - 14:55 Breakbulk Voices Stage