Panama City, June 18, 2025 – At a key moment for the global energy transition, Stward Corporation, a Panamanian conglomerate with more than 23 years of experience in the maritime sector, organized the discussion “Supply Chain Strategy for the Fuels of the Future,” a high-level technical forum in which national and international experts shared recommendations and analyses on the logistics and energy transformation facing the maritime industry.
During the meeting, critical aspects were addressed, such as the need to guarantee the availability, accessibility, and affordability of new low- or zero-emission energy sources, such as green hydrogen, ammonia, sustainable biofuels, and renewable methanol. The objective: to rethink and redesign the maritime supply chain to meet global environmental commitments, particularly the goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, in line with the guidelines of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the Paris Agreement.
“For Stward Corporation, this discussion represents much more than a sectoral meeting; it is a strategic opportunity to lead the dialogue on the evolution of the fossil fuel supply chain in Panama and the region. In a global context where efficiency, safety, and sustainability are imperative, bringing together leading voices in the maritime sector allows us to jointly analyze the challenges and opportunities our industry faces in the face of the energy transition,” stated Orlando Soto, Director of Stward Corporation.
Stward Corporation, a company recognized for its leadership in quality and safety in the Panamanian maritime sector, took advantage of the event to announce a momentous achievement: obtaining three ISO certifications from the renowned international certification body Bureau Veritas, the result of more than two years of continuous work, process review, and commitment to continuous improvement.
ISO 9001:2015 – Quality Management System
ISO 14001:2015 – Environmental Management System
ISO 45001:2018 – Occupational Health and Safety Management System
This triple recognition places Stward among the few Panamanian companies in the sector that have managed to meet these demanding international standards.
“The effects of globalization and new markets have created a competitive environment in which organizations focused on quality are the ones that make the difference through the satisfaction of their customers, not only external but also internal,
who are ultimately the key to the success of any business. Through the ISO 9001:2015 standard,” stated Jose Chong, Marine Regional Manager at Bureau Veritas.
Thanks to this progress, Stward consolidates its roadmap toward new markets that have already shown interest in its innovative services. The certification has brought important strategic benefits such as process optimization, reduced operating costs, strengthened regulatory compliance, improved risk management, and a stronger international reputation for sustainability and operational safety.
The event concluded with a joint call to strengthen partnerships between the public, private, and academic sectors to collaboratively address the challenges of the energy transition, ensuring that the maritime sector evolves toward a more resilient, inclusive, and sustainable model.
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