#06 - Shipping Wisdom with Amanda Bradfield
Forward Thinking · 2026-02-02 · 31 min
Episode notes
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 generation If you work in freight, logistics, supply chain, or global trade, this one’s for you.
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