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PPC’s scholarship program’s objectives are to reward and recognize the importance of education and the academic excellence of the children of its employees and at the same time to motivate them and provide support to continue year after year the path to personal growth and academic improvement.

Hutchison Ports PPC had the honor of welcoming a group of talented women from the LIFE Women Program to the Balboa Terminal. This initiative is dedicated to empowering female leadership in mid-level and managerial roles within the Latin American maritime and port industry.

During the visit, Hutchison Ports PPC CEO, Jared Zerbe, warmly welcomed the participants, emphasizing the importance of sustainability and gender equality in the industry’s growth and development. Roxana Ortega, Project Manager at Hutchison Ports PPC, delivered an insightful presentation on climate change, highlighting the company’s commitment to social, governance, and environmental initiatives as part of its sustainable progress strategy.

The experience included a technical tour of the Balboa Terminal, where the participants gained valuable insights into port operations and explored innovations that keep Hutchison Ports PPC at the forefront of industry.

Hutchison Ports PPC extends its gratitude to the Panama Maritime Authority and Empresa Multimodal for making this important exchange possible. The event provided a platform to share our vision and expertise with professionals committed to shaping the future of the maritime-port industry.

With this visit, Hutchison Ports PPC reaffirms its commitment to sustainability, gender equality, and the development of leaders who drive positive changes in the maritime-port sector.

Together, we continue to build a more inclusive and sustainable future.

Recently, Hutchison Ports PPC, in collaboration with the BASC Panama Foreign Trade Academy, held a specialized cyber resilience workshop aimed at promoting best practices in cyber security within the maritime industry. The event brought together business partners and industry professionals to strengthen cybersecurity awareness and resilience in an increasingly connected digital landscape.

During the session, participants gained valuable insights into key strategies for preventing and mitigating cyber risks, as well as the importance of digital security in the modern maritime sector.

Hutchison Ports PPC was represented by Senior Technology Manager, Carlos Enrique Ungo, and Senior Cybersecurity Analyst, Sheila Perez, who shared their technical expertise and practical experiences in implementing effective cyber resilience measures within the industry.

This workshop reinforces Hutchison Ports PPC’s commitment to technological innovation and digital security, ensuring a more robust and prepared business environment to face the challenges of the digital era.

Together, we strengthen trust in maritime trade!