"Over the last 20 years the situation in Gioia Tauro has drastically changed. Italian rules are complicated and many other competitors such as Taranto, Cagliari, Algeciras, Valencia, Port Said, Damietta, Piraeus and others came up. The volumes decrease of the Medcenter Container Terminal is linked mainly to the economic slowdown in China"

"It is an immensely challenging environment out there and much difficult and less charming than it was 50 years ago"

"“If we are leaders, we try to give the answers all the time instead of spending time asking people how they are feeling"

"It is pretty similar to being the CEO of a public listed company but you’ve got to get thousands of people to do what you want without them being your employees. That was a really tough challenge"

"When I took the role of CEO, I was basically running the entire ma"

"If we can get this gender thing right, we can then get it right for all sorts of other groups that feel perhaps marginalized or under-represented, particularly in the senior levels in the workplace."

"I look back at that 32-year old Inga, and I don't recognize her now-but that was how under-confident I was. I don't think I was ready or good enough to take the job."

"I can remember, it was in the 1990s and I had been working in the insurance for about 14 years and I was offered my first promotion. This was going to be the first time I was going to manage one person at work, and do you know what? I said'No'."

"“People don’t know who to trust any more. So, we’ve got to find another mechanism to include much bigger parts of the population, and use different metrics to measure success of a country.”"

"“It’s good to have someone completely different to you to chat about things with.”"

"“People are a bit reluctant to reveal what is going on in their world. And others are nervous talking about it because they don’t know what to say and don’t want to look silly.”"

"“I decided to come out during the interview process so that I wasn’t going into it with any secrets. I just brought it up with the group CEO and he was fine. You think, why did it take so long? That’s why I encourage everyone to do it.”"

"“I gave a clear instruction to my partner not to phone me in the office because I was so worried about my colleagues suspecting that I was having a relationship with a woman.”"

"The hardest part of a disabled person’s life is not being able to leave home. You always need another person, which not everybody has... I’ve spent most of the years of my life in a single room. It feels like you are in a prison, condemned to stay home...The difference between this kind of life and prison is that you don’t even have a cellmate. At most, you might have a pet. Or your friends come visit. It isn’t so bad sometimes. If you’re able to, you can read."

"The insurance industry stands at a pivotal moment in its evolution. After centuries of operation based on actuarial tables, manual underwriting processes, and traditional risk models, we are witnessing an unprecedented transformation powered by artificial intelligence. This isn't merely an incremental improvement in existing processes, it's a fundamental reimagining of how insurance works."

"As CEO of Skytree Scientific, I'm passionate about bringing our transformative technology to the industry. We're not just improving lightning protection; we're redefining it."

"We are thrilled to deepen our partnership with HBM.ai, a recognized leader in the AI space. Their expertise has been instrumental in building our solution, and this investment signifies a shared commitment to revolutionizing lightning risk assessment. We are incredibly excited to continue this journey together."

"At Skytree Scientific, we're driven by the relentless pursuit of scientific discovery and innovation. But we also recognize that our work doesn't exist in a vacuum. The challenges facing our planet, particularly the urgent threat of climate change, demand a collective response that transcends individual disciplines and organizations."

"As an entrepreneur, the keyword that defines my journey is resilience. It means having the ability to navigate through inevitable setbacks and challenges with unwavering determination and adaptability. We must embrace risk-taking as part of our nature and learn from failures rather than fearing them."

"By embracing AI thoughtfully, with a focus on augmenting human capabilities and creating value for customers, we can build an insurance ecosystem that is more accessible, efficient, and responsive than ever before. The future of insurance is intelligent, and that future is unfolding now."

"The transformation of insurance through AI isn't just a technological revolution, it's an opportunity to return to the industry's first principles: pooling resources to protect against risk and provide peace of mind."

"Technology alone doesn't drive transformation; it requires the right mix of innovation, industry knowledge, and change management."

"We see a natural synergy between our scientific endeavors at Skytree and the Foundation's efforts to accelerate climate solutions. Whether it's through developing new technologies for renewable energy, advancing our understanding of climate systems, or supporting community-led initiatives, we're committed to contributing our expertise and resources to the fight for a sustainable future."

"At Skytree Scientific, we've developed a platform that exemplifies this collaborative approach, specifically focusing on critical areas like AI-driven lightning risk assessment. Our AI solutions don't aim to replace insurance professionals; they empower them by analyzing vast amounts of real-time lightning strike data and historical patterns."

"Aviation is more than just getting from point A to point B. It’s about the stories that connect us, the breakthroughs that define us, and the future that awaits us in the skies."

"The Stearman demands a lot—both in upkeep and in regular flight. There’s no autopilot, no insulation from the elements, nothing between you and the air but your own ability."

"There’s an assumption that progress means newer, faster, more automated. But I think real progress is knowing where we all came from before we decide where we’re going next"

"When I first set foot in Aishalton, I brought with me a convenient dichotomy: the miners as villains, the villagers as victims. But the truth is far more complex. The miners, many of them actually themselves Indigenous peoples (and some even Aishalton villagers) are not only plunderers, they are also survivors, navigating a harsh reality in which environmental exploitation often feels like the only way out. And the villagers, far from being passive, are changing too — trying to become true stewards of the forest, armed with a professional grasp of aviation tech. It has become a story about two ways of living, each struggling to survive."

"My goal is to make aviation accessible. I want to break down the barriers that make it seem distant or unapproachable – to show people that it’s a part of our everyday lives in ways they might not otherwise expect."

"As a Dutchwoman with a deep love for the United States, seeing the vastness of America from that perspective was unforgettable"

"Flight is such a broad and deep topic. It has shaped historic moments, like the Berlin Airlift, or the Atomic Bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. It’s part of our mythology, take Icarus and Pegasus, and even in our faith, where angels and doves symbolize higher ideals."

"Aviation is full of untapped narratives. Whether it’s the spirit of our early aviators or the technological leaps we’re seeing today – there’s always something new to discover."

"It’s one thing to read about history. But it’s another to stand where it happened, to touch what remains, to make sure it isn’t forgotten."

"I failed early and I failed often. This is one of the secrets of success, Failure is the best mentor, because humans tend to move on if they do not fail, as if there is nothing more to explore."

"I know what it feels to be hungry, broke, or scared. I knew these feelings earlier on; I learned to build on my feelings to create a space of growth and success."

"So yes, inspiration goes both ways, and mentorship of girls and women really matters; it turns them into successful people."

"Although my concept of balance in life might not align with what people perceive – as I think it varies according to the stage of life – nevertheless I believe it is very important for one to reinforce positive ideas each day, and this is what I do every morning for an hour early in the morning."

"Things like that do not happen to those who are perfect, but rather to those who are persistent, confident, and move with purpose."

"I feel that STEM is the great democratizer. I credit my engineering degree to my ability to embrace analytical thinking as a skill and apply it to problems and turn that into an enterprise that has made me who I am today."

"I had to create my own ideas, and those were created by success as well as misfires. I am not afraid of change, rather embrace it. Change means growth."

"I graduated high school with a GPA of 2.3. I was not getting into a top university with this score and I was forced to rethink and reexamine my choices."

"We've had women lawmakers, ministers, and even a prime minister. Moreover, Islam supports women in this regard. So why not have a woman president."

"No matter the result, I want to give hope to them and to show the way. The main question is: Can a woman be president in Senegal?"

"The economy is in the hands of women. They work hard and are very courageous. Their only problem is that they are very limited."