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!

Our host Samantha Jones is back with live shows after her maternity break, and this month, we’re diving into one of the biggest questions facing business leaders in 2026: the labor market.

Jobs data has been front and center for economists, the Fed, and executives alike. But what does it actually mean for your business, your hiring plans, or your career?

To break it down, Samantha is joined by Blake Collins for a real-world conversation on what’s happening inside today’s job market. They’ll cover hiring and job search trends so far in 2026, what startups and investors are signaling, whether companies are leaning into bold growth plans or playing it safe, and how to avoid costly hiring mistakes this year.

Whether you’re leading a company, recruiting talent, considering a new hire, or exploring your next move, this episode will give you a clearer perspective on how businesses are navigating talent and growth right now.

Drop your questions in the comments or bring them to the live show, and come grab a coffee with us.

Join our host Samantha Jones, and her guest Forrest Dougan, the Sr. Director - Economic Strategy & Data Science at OPENLANE as they explore how businesses can be using economic insights to plan and drive their businesses forward in 2026.

This is Forrest's first time joining the podcast, and we are excited to hear his thoughts as he shares a fresh perspective that will help logistics and supply chain decision makers continue to navigate the markets we operate in.

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