“The View from Jamestown” Chemical Podcast
Hosted by The Chemical Company
Episode 147 | September 2026
Episode 147 of The View from Jamestown is our September 2026 edition, with the TCC Team discussing the high cost of global and domestic freight alike, supply challenges on plasticizers, TCC’s strong position on Adipic Acid for both Q4 and 2027 contracts, and much more. In addition, The Logistix Company dives into details on freight capacities and logistics, and what to remember for the end of the year.
Featuring:
VP Sales & Marketing AJ Petrarca
Latin American Operations Manager Javier Fernandez
Host: Marketing & Sales Manager Ben Sawicki
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Episode Summary:
As the chemical industry heads into Q4, uncertainty remains the name of the game. In Episode 147 of The View from Jamestown, Ben Sawicki is joined by Javier Fernandez and AJ Petrarca of The Chemical Company to discuss the latest challenges and opportunities shaping the market. The conversation covers rising freight costs, ongoing Rhine River disruptions, global supply security, construction and demand trends, industry consolidation, and what the team is watching as contract season approaches. They also look ahead to EPCA in Vienna and the opportunities that come with connecting face-to-face with customers, suppliers, and partners from around the world.
Later, Ben sits down with Joe Hassenfratz and Brian Burns of The Logistix Company to take a closer look at the freight and logistics landscape heading into the colder months. With trucking capacity tightening, diesel and ocean freight costs remaining elevated, and longer lead times creating new challenges, the team discusses why communication, forecasting, flexibility, and early planning are increasingly important for shippers.
From navigating global supply disruptions to preparing for winter logistics, Episode 147 offers a firsthand look at what The Chemical Company and The Logistix Company are seeing in the market—and how they’re helping customers stay prepared in an industry where the only constant seems to be change.
