The Women's International Shipping & Trading Association (WISTA) International has reactivated WISTA Panama, further growing its presence in South America.

"Panama plays an important and significant role in the global maritime community and we look forward to expanding professional development and business opportunities for Panamanian women in shipping and trading," said WISTA International president Despina Panayiotou Theodosiou.

An average of 44 ships a day cross the Panama Canal, according to WISTA.