Terminal at the Port of Santos opens applications for program for women workers

DP World has a terminal on the Left Bank of the port and encourages female participation in operations (Alexsander Ferraz/AT)

DP World, which operates a private terminal on the Left Bank of the Port of Santos, has opened applications for the Elas na Operação program, which will now also include women from Santos and the surrounding region. Previously aimed exclusively at internal staff, the initiative is expanding its scope and offering eight positions to train participants as operators of internal container handling trucks (ITV).

With a total workload of 40 hours, consisting of 4-hour sessions, the course combines technical and behavioral training, focusing on port operations and preparing women for job interviews. The program includes simulator activities and hands-on experience, preparing participants to work safely, efficiently, and confidently at the terminal.

“By training women for operational roles, we develop talent, open new opportunities, and contribute to a more representative sector. With the Elas na Operação program, our goal goes beyond professional training: we aim to promote a more diverse operational environment and generate a positive impact in the communities where we operate,” says Alcino Therezo, Vice President of Human Resources at DP World in Brazil.

Classes will be conducted by company professionals, including instructors for Portêiner, RTG (Rubber Tyred Gantry), and ITV, connecting technical knowledge with real operational experience. At the end, participants will receive a certificate of completion. To participate, candidates must hold a Category E driver’s license and the Course for Operational Handling of Hazardous Products (MOPP).

Applications are free of charge and must be completed through the provided link, with classes scheduled to begin on June 8.

Completion of the program does not guarantee employment with the company, but it qualifies participants to apply for opportunities in the port and logistics market. “At the Port of Santos, where the company has operated since 2013, the number of women has grown by approximately 228% over the period. Today, around 53% of women work in operational roles, with more than 100 operating equipment”, the company reports.