On 13 March 2025, MSC Poland proudly hosted Women on Board: Leadership, Business, and Trends 2025 at the Sopot Marriott Resort & Spa. The event brought together industry professionals, thought leaders and female executives from across the maritime and logistics sector in Poland for a day of insight and inspiration.
The event served as a dynamic platform to celebrate female leadership, foster meaningful discussions, and explore key industry trends shaping the future of global trade. With a strong focus on diversity, inclusion and collaboration, the event reaffirmed MSC’s commitment to empowering women in maritime and logistics.
Key Event Takeaways
Inspiring leadership: Renowned life-coach Sylwia Królikowska delivered an energizing keynote, providing attendees with actionable strategies to build self-confidence, assertiveness, and charisma. Her practical advice emphasized the importance of developing a healthy, stable self-esteem and learning to accept compliments with grace, both essential for leadership effectiveness. Most importantly, she highlighted the power of appreciating and recognizing one another to create a supportive, thriving work environment.
Industry intelligence: MSC provided an exclusive update on its Standalone Service, offering attendees an in-depth look at the evolving East/West Network, highlighting MSC’s unmatched connectivity and direct corridors between local and global markets. Special guests from MSC’s Geneva headquarters shared expert insights into Asia-to-Europe trade dynamics. Adding to the event’s impactful stories was a female leader from MEDLOG Transport Poland, who shared her inspiring journey of perseverance and expertise in intermodal logistics, proving that passion and dedication can break through industry barriers.
The Future of logistics: An insightful panel discussion featuring experts from shipping, ports, logistics, university and the Women’s International Shipping and Trading Association (WISTA) Poland explored pressing topics like supply chain trends, intermodal challenges, and the growing role of women in shaping the industry’s future. The discussion underscored the importance of collaboration and innovation in overcoming challenges and seizing new opportunities.
Committed to excellence
MSC Poland is dedicated to fostering an inclusive culture where talent thrives, regardless of gender. The knowledge shared at this event, along with the networking opportunities provided, reflects our ongoing commitment to excellence and innovation in maritime and logistics.
Dorota Tymieniecka-Janiszewska, Sales Manager at MSC Poland, commented: “Hosting this conference was an incredible experience, providing a dynamic forum to challenge traditional paradigms. We strongly believe that competence should be the sole criterion for leadership. As market leaders, we are committed to staying ahead of industry trends and continuously promoting an inclusive culture that celebrates merit and drives excellence.”
What’s Next?
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Thank you to all attendees, speakers and partners for making this event a success!