What happens halfway around the world can have a direct impact on our domestic logistics markets.

In this upcoming episode of Meet Me For Coffee, Samantha Beach will sit down with Matthew Muenster, Chief Economist at Breakthrough, to unpack the global energy markets and explain what they mean for trucking, transportation costs, and the broader freight economy.

Using research, industry data, and a deep understanding of market fundamentals, Matt helps some of the world's largest brands navigate fuel and freight strategy. During this conversation, he'll connect global events with the real-world decisions transportation professionals face every day.

Together, Samantha and Matt will explore:

How geopolitical conflict influences crude oil and diesel prices
Why global energy markets matter to every freight market participant
The relationship between crude oil, refining capacity, and transportation fuel costs
What recent market disruptions could signal for the months ahead
Key economic and energy indicators shippers, brokers, and carriers should be watching
Practical insights to help transportation leaders prepare for an uncertain market
How to be thinking about RFP efforts this year, and more!

From geopolitical tensions to diesel prices at the pump, this episode will break down the forces shaping today's transportation landscape, and what they could mean for the future of U.S. trucking.

Whether you're a shipper, carrier, broker, or simply fascinated by the intersection of economics and freight, you won't want to miss this conversation.

Meet Me For Coffee — Where freight markets and economics meet.