“Holding meetings, preparing reports, and setting agendas are, of course, important; but true success is measured by whether these efforts yield tangible results on the ground. What the maritime sector needs today are solutions that make a difference in members’ daily lives, reduce costs, streamline processes, and enhance competitiveness,” she said.
Stating that they aim for a DTO approach in which members are not left to fend for themselves in the areas of decarbonization, alternative fuels, energy efficiency, and green finance, Kaptanoğlu emphasized that this transformation should be viewed not merely as a cost but as a new competitive arena for the Turkish shipping industry.
Şadan Kaptanoğlu, the first Turkish and first female President of BIMCO, said the Chamber of Shipping should evolve into a faster, more technically driven, more inclusive and results-oriented institution to meet the challenges and opportunities of a rapidly changing maritime industry.
Prominent Turkish shipping executive Şadan Kaptanoğlu has announced her candidacy for the presidency of the İMEAK Chamber of Shipping in a video statement.
Highlighting the need to unite all industry stakeholders around shared objectives, Şadan Kaptanoğlu said her campaign will focus on a participatory management approach aimed at strengthening Türkiye’s maritime sector both domestically and on the global stage.
Şadan Kaptanoğlu, Chair of TURMEPA, announced her candidacy for the position of Chair of the İMEAK Chamber of Shipping Board of Directors through a statement shared on the social media platform “A New Route at Sea.”
Şadan Kaptanoğlu launched the “A New Course at Sea” movement and announced her candidacy for the Chairmanship of the Board of Directors of the İMEAK Chamber of Shipping. In a video statement, Kaptanoğlu said: “Dear maritime professionals, as a representative of collective wisdom, a spirit of unity, and a strong vision, I am announcing my candidacy for the presidency of the İMEAK Chamber of Shipping.”
In her candidacy announcement, Kaptanoğlu emphasised the importance of bringing all stakeholders of the sector together around common goals, stating that they will pursue a participatory management approach to help Turkish shipping achieve a stronger position both nationally and internationally.
Şadan Kaptanoğlu has announced her candidacy for the presidency of the İMEAK Chamber of Shipping. “I am embarking on this journey to lead Turkish shipping into the future through collective wisdom and a strong vision,” Kaptanoğlu said.
