“The View from Jamestown” Chemical Podcast
Hosted by The Chemical Company
Episode 134 | December 2025
Episode 134 of The View from Jamestown Podcast Edition includes an update on the recent “holiday rush” in business and orders the past few weeks, as well as a deep-dive into logistics trends for year-end and into 2026.
Featured products discussed includes Trimellitic Anhydride (TMA), Antimony Trioxide (ATO), Phthalic Anhydride and more.
Featuring:
Latin American Operations Manager Javier Fernandez
Customer Service Manager Jill Goldstein
Host: Marketing & Sales Manager Ben Sawicki
Including: The Logistix Company
Joe Hassenfratz, Jameson Mielde, Brian Burns
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Episode Summary:
In this December 2025 edition of The View From Jamestown, the team recaps year-end momentum across chemicals & materials distribution and logistics—and shares what customers should plan for as we ramp into January and Q1 2026.
In this episode, we cover:
The year-end “holiday rush” and why terminal/warehouse closures (including the 26th) can impact schedules
Winter shipping considerations for liquid freight, including steaming/heating options and cold-weather delays
Market signals from a key industry conference: realistic forecasts, interest-rate trends, and impacts on housing, construction, and automotive demand
Why “People, Not Portals” keeps winning—relationships, communication, and real-time problem solving
TLC’s 2025 recap: spot vs. contract mix, import projects, bonded warehousing, and staying nimble as capacity tightens
How to plan ahead for early 2026—including Chinese New Year disruptions (Feb 17–Mar 3) and the ripple effect before/after
