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Maritime Week Americas is an annual event that brings together key stakeholders from the maritime industry across the Americas. It features a series of conferences, panels, and networking opportunities aimed at discussing the latest trends, challenges, and innovations in maritime operations, logistics, and trade. The event provides a platform for industry leaders, experts, and professionals to share insights, explore business opportunities, and foster collaborations to advance the maritime sector in the region.
During MWA 2024, held in Panama, from May 20-23, Sara Garcia participated in the Women in Maritime panel. She shared her insights, responding to two key questions about her journey in the maritime industry.
She shared her experiences of joining the maritime industry in 1991 as a secretary at a barge company, where initially, she faced no barriers since the role was traditionally female. However, moving into maritime operations, she encountered challenges but overcame them with courage, ultimately becoming the Operations Manager for Peninsula. Discussing her personal accomplishments, Sara highlighted her pivotal role starting in June 2012 when Peninsula began its physical operations in Central America. This first management position represented a challenge for her, but her dedication, enthusiasm, perseverance, and positive attitude were crucial to her success. Sara emphasised the importance of planning, analysing, and executing goals to succeed in the industry.
During MWA, Peninsula hosted a drinks reception, welcoming 180 esteemed guests from the maritime sector. The event provided an excellent opportunity to showcase our core values and strategic pillars. The reception allowed us to engage with industry leaders in a relaxed and engaging environment, highlighting our dynamic approach. We celebrated our achievements, showcasing the dedication and passion that embody Peninsula Pride.
The event brought together guests and representatives from around the continent, demonstrating our strength as one global team and emphasising our commitment to commercial excellence through innovative solutions and the highest standards. Our customer-centric approach was evident as we built strong relationships and demonstrated our dedication to exceeding customer expectations. We also highlighted our ongoing commitment towards the energy transition within the maritime industry by supplying LNG and all blends of biofuels.
Our guests were pleased with the event and praised its organisation, reflecting our commitment to excellence and attention to detail. This reception was a celebration of our values, hybrid model and strategic vision, reinforcing our dedication to being a dynamic, proud, and commercially excellent organisation. We look forward to building on the connections made during this exceptional occasion.
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