Women have fought and gained their space in executive positions in the Panamanian maritime sector: In government entities, guilds, law firms specialised in ship registration, port operations, auxiliary services, logistics companies, shipping lines and foreign companies related to the sector. Maritime companies are no longer a male-only sector and women’s participation is growing constantly. A selected few have created their companies or own them by inheritance becoming their general managers. They are decision-makers, renowned responsible professionals well respected by their male colleagues. As we write this chapter, the…
