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Women's International Shipping & Trading Association

Our Focus

Professional Development
Increasing competency, sharing best practices, information, contacts and experiences.
Building a global network
Creating global business relationships in the maritime, trading and logistics sectors.
national wista associations
Proudly serving more than 3,900 executives in 56 National WISTA Associations.
the gender gap
WISTA proudly supports the advancement of women in leadership roles.
committees
Trade, Diversity, HR, Technology, Environmental, Yachting Committees working to advance the WISTA mission.
partnerships
WISTA is proud of its international partnerships and relationships.

Our Mission

WISTA is an international networking organisation whose mission is to attract and support women, at the management level, in the maritime, trading and logistics sectors.

OUR NETWORK

WISTA has 3,800+ members and 56 National WISTA Associations (NWAs).

News

Lloyds List’s Podcast ‘Why are we still talking about diversity?

Recorded during the WISTA International AGM & Conference, the Lloyds List’s Podcast ‘Why are we still talking about diversity?’ features our President Elpi Petraki, International Maritime Organization […]

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Press Release – WISTA International marks 50th anniversary with Cyprus celebration and calls for continuing change in shipping 

WISTA International AGM and Conference 2024, which took place 9–11 October in Limassol, Cyprus, marked the association’s 50th anniversary with a memorable programme, three new national associations, […]

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WISTA International President Elpi Petraki attends the Saudi Maritime & Logistics Congress

Last week, WISTA International President Elpi Petraki attended the Saudi Maritime & Logistics Congress which was hugely insightful. With its Saudi Vision 2030, it is apparent that the Kingdom […]

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Two special weeks in Busan Korea

WISTA International President Elpi Petraki has been warmly welcomed at Korea Maritime Week, attending some excellent events in Busan. Ms Petraki had the pleasure of attending the […]

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7th WISTA Africa Conference

Today at the 7th WISTA Africa Conference in Cape Town, WISTA International President Elpi Petraki and General Secretary Jemilat Mahamah delivered notable speeches. The conference, themed “Turning […]

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WISTA at IMO SENSREC Project in Bangladesh

On Tuesday July 2nd, the International Maritime Organization along with the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Dhaka and the Government of Bangladesh conducted a Careers Fair for Women in […]

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WISTA International was busy in London last week!

WISTA International was busy in London last week! Stop 1: President Elpi Petraki participated in the International Maritime Organization‘s Technical Cooperation Committee (TC74) meetings, where discussions centred […]

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Day of the Seafarer 2024

Ahead of the Day of the Seafarer on the 25 June, WISTA International would like to take this opportunity to recognize the unique contribution made by seafarers from […]

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WISTA Colombia holds first national conference

In an environment of deep enthusiasm and fulfilled expectations, WISTA Colombia held their first national conference,  with participants from all over the country. Cartagena, Guajira, Bogota, Buenaventura, […]

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WISTA International President attends UNCTAD 60 Year Celebratory Annual Leaders Forum

#Forwardtogether; the theme of UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)’s 60 year celebratory Global Leaders Forum. A motto WISTA International goes by, as we celebrate our own 50 […]

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