“The View from Jamestown” Chemical Podcast
Hosted by The Chemical Company
Episode 137 | February 2026
Episode 137 of The View from Jamestown, our February 2026 edition, includes a compressive update on business thus far in Q1, including how the winter weather is impacting shipments in and around the northeast, and an outlook on demand for the coming months.
Featuring:
VP Sales & Marketing AJ Petrarca
Customer Service Expert Jill Goldstein
Sales & Regulatory Manager Kaitlyn Hagan
Business Development Agent Jose Gonzalez
Host: Marketing & Sales Manager Ben Sawicki
From The Logistix Company:
Joe Hassenfratz
Brian Burns
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In this February 2026 episode of The View from Jamestown, the team from The Chemical Company (TCC) and TLC Logistics break down the latest trends shaping the chemical distribution and logistics markets in Q1.
We cover:
📦 Q1 2026 chemical industry performance and order trends
🚛 Logistics updates, winter weather impacts, tank wash capacity, and trucking challenges
🌎 Geopolitical developments affecting trade, imports, exports, and global supply chains
📈 Raw material pricing trends (benzene, ammonia, propylene, crude)
🚢 Ocean freight rates, port activity, and intermodal transportation shifts
🏗 Demand insights across wire & cable, data centers, automotive, and housing
🎉 Upcoming industry events, including AFPM and TCC’s annual customer reception
We also introduce Jose Gonzalez as part of our ongoing People Not Portals campaign, highlighting the experience and relationships that power TCC’s customer-first approach.
As one of the largest privately held chemical and materials distributors in North and South America, TCC leverages 40+ years of experience and deep industry expertise to navigate volatile markets, supply chain disruptions, and evolving trade dynamics.
Whether you’re a chemical manufacturer, procurement professional, logistics partner, or industry analyst, this episode provides real-time insight into:
– Chemical market cycles
– Supply chain resilience
– Hazardous materials logistics
– International trade flow
– Pricing pressures and capacity rationalization
Stay informed on what’s driving the chemical industry in 2026 — and what to expect as the year unfolds.
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