On this episode of Meet Me For Coffee, Samantha Jones is joined by Andrew Petrisin, CEO & Founder of Laneway and former member of the U.S. Supply Chain Disruption Task Force under the Biden Administration. Andrew shares his background and what it was like working through some of the most disruptive moments in modern supply chain history, before building Laneway, a marketplace focused on improving how companies negotiate ocean freight contracts.

They'll discuss what’s happening in ocean shipping today, and unpack the structural inefficiencies that still exist, the hidden costs inside carrier contracts, and why managing ocean capacity is often more complicated than it looks. Andrew also breaks down the core cost components of ocean freight and the ripple effects of overbooking and allocation challenges. They also get into current market uncertainty, regulatory developments, and how shifts in global sourcing are impacting freight lanes. Andrew shares practical insights for BCOs trying to navigate it all, from managing allocations more effectively to thinking differently about contracts and carrier relationships.

If you’re involved in ocean freight or supply chain strategy, or you want to keep up with a market you are not as often involved in, you won't want to miss this episode! You can add your questions to the comment section starting now, or bring them with you to the live event! Register to receive show updates and playbacks if you cannot make the live event, and share this with a colleague you think would find value in the insights! Thanks for meeting us for coffee!