WCAworld: Women’s presence in logistics continues to grow

A week before International Women’s Day, WCAworld once again hosted a Women’s Networking Event, an initiative designed to bring together the women of WCAworld, at this year’s WCA Worldwide Conference in Dubai.

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Now in its second year, the event has continued to gain momentum, with demand far exceeding capacity, at the oversubscribed event. This overwhelming interest highlights both the increasing number of women in the logistics industry and the strong demand for spaces where they can connect, collaborate, and grow.

The presence of women at WCAworld conferences has steadily increased in recent years, with attendance at the Worldwide Conference nearly doubling over the past five years. In 2025, women accounted for almost 30% of attendees. While not yet reflective of the general population, this marks a significant step forward and signals positive change within the industry.

Some regions are making particularly strong strides in gender diversity, with Asia Pacific leading in both the number of female members and women-owned logistics companies. Across WCAworld, nearly 2,500 member companies are now women-owned and the number of women participating in the network has more than doubled in the past decade. This growth reinforces WCAworld’s position as a place where women in logistics can thrive.

Despite this progress, there remains an underrepresentation of women at senior levels within the industry. Recognizing this, WCAworld is committed to driving further change, expanding efforts to support and empower wome…