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Payne A. Fischer

Senior Director, Project Logistics GEODIS

Payne Fischer is a senior project logistics executive with 20 years of experience leading complex logistics solutions for major capital projects across North America and international markets. He currently serves as the Senior Director of Project Logistics for Geodis; where he provides strategic and operation leadership for Project Logistics. 

Throughout his career, Payne has held leadership roles spanning project operations, commercial strategy, bids & pricing, business development, and organizational management. His experience includes supporting large-scale projects across the energy, power, industrial, and infrastructure sectors with expertise in heavy transport, oversized and project cargo, and complex supply chains. Known for bridging commercial strategy with operational excellence to support company and customer objectives, Payne brings a practical industry perspective on project delivery and expectations.  

Payne is passionate about advancing the project logistics industry through stronger leadership, technology, collaboration, and innovative approaches to solving the increasingly complex transportation challenges facing project logistics. 
 


2026 Event Agenda Sessions

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

Add to calendar 09/23/2026 14:10 09/23/2026 14:55 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.

Breakbulk Voices Stage America/Chicago