Shipping and Freight Academy (SAFA) is led by Hariesh Manaadiar, an industry professional with practical experience of more than 3 decades in the global transport and trade ecosystem..
Hariesh has worked across shipping agencies, freight forwarding, logistics, warehousing and distribution, ship operations, sales, marketing, management, digital trade, industry education, and trade-focused content development.. His training approach is shaped by real operational experience, practical examples, and a clear understanding of what can go wrong when knowledge, judgement, documentation, and process control are weak..
Training and knowledge-sharing experience
Over the years, Hariesh has delivered training sessions, knowledge sessions, workshops, industry briefings, and practical learning engagements for companies, professionals, and industry groups across the global transport and trade environment..
These sessions have covered areas such as shipping fundamentals, freight forwarding, trade documentation, bills of lading, Incoterms®, cargo handling, operational risk, customer service, trade processes, digitalisation, and the practical realities of moving goods across borders..
Educational and professional background
- MBA in Shipping and Logistics – Middlesex University, UK
- Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers, UK
- Post Graduate Diploma Program – Digital Supply Chain Management, University of Purdue
- Digital Trade Strategy – ICC Academy, Singapore
- Maritime Law & Shipping Contracts – Lloyds Maritime Academy, UK
- Diploma from the London School of Journalism – Freelance and Feature Writing
- Certified SAFe® 6.0 Architect – Scaled Agile Inc
Organisations reached through training and knowledge sessions
Organisations and industry groups that have benefited from training, knowledge sessions, workshops, industry briefings, or capability-building engagements led by Hariesh Manaadiar include:
- AEL
- Alcott Global
- Association Of Multimodal Transport Operators of India
- Bollore Logistics
- Diamond Shipping Services
- Freight & Trade Weekly
- Full Sail1
- M&S Logistics
- McCoy College of Business – Texas State University
- University of Plymouth
Speaking, moderation, and industry education
Hariesh has also contributed to wider industry education through webinars, interviews, panel discussions, conference sessions, published articles, and knowledge-sharing initiatives across shipping, freight, logistics, supply chain, and global trade..