QCOSTARICA — Every day, more and more women join the ranks of an industry that has historically been dominated by men. However, female empowerment, capabilities, professionalization and the skills that women have have opened the possibility for them to leave aside myths, fears or limitations and trust in the value of their contribution to the port industry.
Many women today occupy positions that were previously only assumed by men from the operational part and even administrative tasks.
Lisbeth Thomas, Director of Human Resources at APM Terminals Moín, assures that there are still challenges that must be worked on intensively to continue breaking down barriers.
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“It is still thought that port work is exclusively for males. There are existing biases, which even women themselves have and reinforce in some way, added to the family limitations that in many cases prevent women from being able to work in a port company. This is where we must raise our voices and motivate women to break down these sociocultural barriers, empower women and allow them to take on more relevant positions within ports,” explained Thomas.
APM Terminals Moín, which employs 134 women in various departments, encourages women to make a career in the industry and become, in many cases, export talent in more prominent positions within the same company, as well as at Maersk.
“Seeing women grow, become empowered, leave paradigms aside and take on new positions within this industry is a source of pride for everyone, and a motivation for more women to come closer to working in the sector. Diversity of thought, criteria and leadership has always been and will be the added value; The presence of women in APM Terminals Moín and from each of the functions offers a different perspective that enriches decision making,” said Thomas.
At the Moín Container Terminal, the company encourages women with a solid scholarship program, which is financially covered by APM Terminals, in order to strengthen the development of women.
“This year we have articulated the Women’s Network that represents all the women at the terminal and at Maersk in Limón, since they are companies that share the same idiosyncrasy, both being operational business units; said NETWORK is led by 22 women who have organized themselves into Committees and represent each of the organizational areas,” explained Thomas, who explained that the movement works to provide a psychologically safe work environment for all women who work within the company.
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