Mulheres a Bordo delegation begins international mission in Panama

Flávia Takafashi speaks with the delegation during the dinner that served as the group’s first opportunity for integration (Luciana Moledas/TV Tribuna)

The first Mulheres a Bordo International Mission officially began on Monday evening (17) in Panama, bringing together female leaders from the port sector for an agenda focused on the exchange of experiences, technical knowledge and professional networking. The opening was marked by a dinner at Aya la Vida restaurant, in Casco Viejo, the historic center of Panama City.

The meeting marked the beginning of the strategic program promoted by Grupo Tribuna , which aims to bring professionals from the maritime and port sectors closer to leading operations, industry leaders and practical experiences in one of the world’s main maritime trade hubs.

The project’s inaugural trip includes a program of technical visits, meetings with industry professionals and activities focused on the production and exchange of knowledge. The itinerary includes the Panama Canal, through which approximately 5% of global maritime trade passes, as well as major port terminals.

Flávia Takafashi, President of the Mulheres a Bordo Committee, highlighted that the choice of Panama for the first international mission is directly related to the country’s importance to global trade and logistics.

“It is impossible to talk about logistics, the port sector and geopolitics without looking at the Panama Canal. That is why this agenda was designed to combine technical knowledge with closer relationships among the executives taking part in this mission.”

Renata Santini Cypriano, Vice President of Grupo Tribuna , highlighted the importance of the initiative and the opportunity to bring together women connected to the sector for an international experience. “We are happy to welcome all the women to this project”, she said.

According to her, the program over the coming days will also allow participants to bring new knowledge and experiences back to Baixada Santista. “We will return to Santos with a wealth of experiences and knowledge.”

Program

Tuesday

8 a.m. – Technical visit to the Panama Canal 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. – Meeting with the Panama Port Authority 2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. – Meeting and visit to Svitzer’s headquarters.

Confirmed participants :

Daniel Cohen – Americas Director Luigi Napolitano – Chief Commercial Officer, Americas Erika Mitre – Head of People & Culture, Americas Vivian Carvalho – Head of Legal & Compliance, Americas

7:30 p.m. – Dinner hosted by Svitzer at Lazotea Restaurant

Wednesday

7:30 a.m. – Departure for a visit to the SSA Marine port terminal in Colón 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. – Visit to the SSA Marine port terminal 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. – Meeting with Natalia Varon Perea, Vice President, Commercial, Global Container Division, SSA Marine 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. – Visit to the Port of Balboa – APM Terminals: presentation on the organization and technical visit to the terminal’s operational area

Thursday

9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. – Guided tour of Casco Viejo, in Panama City

Plaza Mayor, also known as Plaza de la Independencia.

Plaza de Francia, at the tip of the peninsula.

Plaza Bolívar and Plaza Herrera – Squares surrounded by boutique hotels, bars and restored colonial architecture.

Arco Chato – famous ruins of the Santo Domingo convent.

12 p.m. – Closing lunch at Nazca Restaurant, featuring a technical presentation by Elvia Bustavino, President of Wista Panama – Women’s International Shipping & Trading Association.

Participants

Bárbara Wojtyga Operations Manager at Ecoporto

Béatrice Toledo Dupuy Corporate Communications and Sustainability Manager at Santos Brasil

Camila Guerra de Oliveira Business Development at Deme-Group

Claudia de Paula Borges Executive Director of Institutional Relations at Associação Brasileira dos Terminais Portuários (ABTP)

Cristina Castro Lucas de Souza Director of Agência Nacional de Transportes Aquaviários (Antaq)

Cristina Wadner Attorney

Cristiana Leal Ferreira Dualibe Costa Director of Institutional Relations at Porto de Itaqui (MA)

Elen Guimarães Business Solutions Executive at Grupo Tribuna

Elirdes Soares Costa Communications Manager at Porto de Itaqui (MA)

Erika Feitosa Chaves Attorney

Fernanda Machado Integrated Management System (SGI) Coordinator at Eldorado Brasil Celulose

Flávia Takafashi President of the Mulheres a Bordo Committee

Karolina dos Santos Manuel Attorney at Manuel Vitta Advogados

Michelli Barreto Dias Silva Human Resources Coordinator at Ecoporto

Oquerlina Costa President of Porto de Itaqui (MA)

Paula Bertelli Communications, Marketing and Social Responsibility Manager at Brasil Terminal Portuário (BTP)

Renata Santini Cypriano Vice President of Grupo Tribuna

Samara da Silva Gualberto Partner at Advocacia Ruy de Mello Miller

Simone Kuhlmann Business Solutions Executive at Grupo Tribuna