Wings of Change Newsletter January 2024

Sisterhood Corner
Gayani de Alwis immediate Past Global Chairperson
of WiLAT invited as panel Speaker in Maritime SheEO
Conference 2023.
Prisca Mayumbelo CMILT,
formerly WiLAT chairperson
of Namibia & currently are the
chairperson of The Chartered
Institute of Logistics and
Transport. Additionally, employed
in the urban and transport
planning department at the City of
Windhoek.
The 21st ASEAN Ports and Shipping conference, led by
WiLAT CBC Operations Lead Reshma Yousuf, convened in
Bangkok, Thailand from October 31 to November 2, 2023.
This pivotal maritime industry event, preceded by tours of key
Thai ports, featured 36 speakers over 8 sessions, focusing
on economic initiatives, sustainability, and technological
advancements in the ASEAN ports sector, drawing 300
international delegates.
Mrs Nazeema Seelarbokus CMILT WiLAT GVC
of The IOI, was invited to present on Maritime
Connectivity: How can we attract and maintain
shipping industries in our region organized by
CAP Business.
Juliana Sofhia Damu, WiLAT Global Vice Chairperson South
East Asia, CEO of PT Asia Service Container in Jakarta and
founder of WiLAT Indonesia was Awarded “The Indonesian
Women Award (Anugerah Perempuan Indonesia)” from the
Economic Review and endorsed by the Minister of Women
Empowerment and Child Protection of the Republic of
Indonesia. For her involvement and participation in the
Empowerment of women in the Logistics sector.
More info: https://economicreview.id/mengomandani-WiLAT-juliana-sofhiaraih-api-23/
WiLAT Southeast Asia Meet & Greet at Brunei
Darussalam, warm welcome by the BETCON
Connectivity Forum. Attended by Minister of
Transport rep, Embassy, Entrepreneurs from Sea
Port, Airline, Freight Forwarding Association &
some representative from 3 Universities.
-22- Wings of Change