#06 - Shipping Wisdom with Amanda Bradfield

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Recorded02 Feb 2026

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This episode, I’m joined by Amanda Bradfield, Head of International Freight & Logistics at FTA.Amanda has spent nearly three decades in freight forwarding and global trade, and brings a sharp, no-nonsense view of what’s really happening across shipping, ports, and supply chains right now.We cover:• How Amanda fell into logistics at 17 and never looked back• What actually changed in shipping post-COVID• Port congestion, blank sailings, and who really wears the cost• Shipping lines vs freight forwarders and why relationships matter• Suez Canal disruption, vessel oversupply, and what’s ahead• Why logistics is an underrated career path for the next generationIf you work in freight, logistics, supply chain, or global trade, this one’s for you.

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