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The View (by: The Chemical Company)

The Chemical Company
Tariffs
Rhine River
Ethylene
Europe
AFPM
Methanol
Benzene
Logistics
Surfactants
Oil Prices
The Logistix Company
Asia
Ecovadis
Indianapolis, United States
Tariffs On Chinese Goods
End-Of-Year Inventory Planning
Propylene
Methanol To Olefins (MTO)
Urea
Crude Oil

The View from Jamestown: Podcast Edition is a monthly chemical industry podcast produced by The Chemical Company, discussing industry, market and pricing trends, updates and ideas surrounding the chemical industry.

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“The View from Jamestown” Chemical Podcast Hosted by The Chemical Company Episode 146 | Q3 2026 Update with Big Kathy Energy Join host Ben Sawicki for our quarterly update with Kathy Hall, including a global view on Oil, Ethylene, Benzene and more. H... more

“The View from Jamestown” Chemical Podcast Hosted by The Chemical Company Episode 145 | August 2026 Episode 145 of The View from Jamestown is our August 2026 edition, and features a guest appearance from TCC’s own Cory Mullins. We give an update on t... more

“The View from Jamestown” Chemical Podcast Hosted by The Chemical Company Episode 144 | July 2026 Episode 144 of The View from Jamestown is our July 2026 edition, and features a discussion on a surprisingly large number of things happening in the mar... more

“The View from Jamestown” Chemical Podcast Hosted by The Chemical Company Episode 143 | June 2026 Episode 143 of The View from Jamestown is our June 2026 edition, features a discussion on recent travel and business meetings, a recap of markets and bu... more

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Kathy Hall
Founder and proprietor of Big Kathy Energy (BKE)
Big Kathy Energy
Episode: Episode 146: Q3 2026 Update with Kathy Hall
Cory Mullins
Mr. Cory Mullins, guest speaker on methanol market and industry trends
The Chemical Company (guest)
Episode: Episode 145: “Rhine River Reaches Extreme Low Levels” - August 2026
Kaitlyn Hagan
Regulatory expert heading up sustainability/regulatory efforts
The Chemical Company (TCC)
Episode: Episode 142: Counting Our Blessing & Opportunities - May 2026
Brian Callahan
Senior Vice President of Government Affairs
Alliance for Chemical Distribution
Episode: Episode 140: Brian Callahan | Oil, Iran & Tariff Refunds - An Update with ACD
Neil Burns
Surfactants expert, consultant, runs industry conferences and a blog
Independent consultant; co-founder of surfactant conferences
Episode: Episode 138: All About Surfactants with Neil Burns
Jose Gonzalez
Logistics professional joining the team, featured as part of the People Not Portals campaign
The Logistix Company
Episode: Episode 137: Communication in Action - February 2026
Nicole Iannuccillo
Inside sales manager
The View from Jamestown team
Episode: Episode 136: New Year Business Uptick - January 2026
Miguel Cambeiro
Lead editor for Europe, journalist and market observer with 20+ years in petrochemicals
OPIS (Dow Jones)
Episode: Episode 135: Q1 2026 Update with Kathy Hall and Miguel Cambeiro
Joe Hassenfratz
Sales and Marketing Manager, The Logistix Company (TLC)
The Logistix Company
Episode: Episode 134: Holiday Rush! - December 2025

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Ben
Host of The View from Jamestown, podcast edition

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 9 ratings
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    As a consumer of raw materials and chemical products for paper production the insights into supply chain challenges has been very useful

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Guests and hosts provide timely market context that helps sponsors and guests plan with a clear sense of industry volatility and opportunities.
The show's emphasis on relationship-based business and supplier-customer communication is frequently highlighted as a key strength.
Listeners appreciate practical, real-world logistics tips that can be directly applied to procurement and distribution.

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Episode 146: Q3 2026 Update with Kathy Hall
Q: What are the top three things you're watching as we move into August and September?
The main focus is on freight and traffic volumes, especially ethylene movements, the stability of the forward curves for key commodities like ethylene, and the evolving supply situation including river bottlenecks and regional hub developments that could alter flows and pricing.
Episode 138: All About Surfactants with Neil Burns
Q: Neil, why don't you give a quick intro on yourself and what you're focusing on today?
Burns explains his 40+ year career in surfactants, his consulting work, and his joint venture with ICIS running global surfactant conferences, plus his blog with about 3,000 subscribers.
Episode 137: Communication in Action - February 2026
Q: What trends are emerging in rates, ports, and transcontinental shipments as AFPM approaches?
They discuss upward pressure on certain feedstocks, generally smooth port throughput in recent months, cheaper ocean freight for imports relative to longer-term trends, and growing interest in intermodal solutions to navigate driver shortages and regional weather impacts, all while staying alert to geopolitical shifts.
Episode 137: Communication in Action - February 2026
Q: How's the year looking on the logistics side, and what are you seeing in early 2026?
Participants describe a strong start with tepid optimism, noting weather-related disruptions and capacity constraints, but also signs of resilience, shifting toward intermodal options, and an emphasis on proactive communication and service quality to differentiate in a competitive market.

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This show centers on real-world dynamics in the chemical distribution and broader chemicals industries, with a focus on market pricing, supply-chain disruptions, regulatory changes, and logistics strategy. Episodes frequently feature practitioner perspectives from in-house teams and industry guests, delivering practical insights on contract pricing, freight capacity, regional market trends, and operational tactics to keep plants running and customers served. A standout element is the ongoing emphasis on relationship-based doing business (versus portal-driven interactions) and frontline tactics for navigating volatility, tariffs, and supply constraints. The format blends market analysis with actionable how-to guidance for buyers, sellers, an... more

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1. Kathy Hall
2. Cory Mullins
3. Kaitlyn Hagan
4. Brian Callahan
5. Neil Burns
6. Jose Gonzalez
7. Nicole Iannuccillo
8. Miguel Cambeiro

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