Dorte Frandsen

Operation excellence Manager Bring Cargo AS

Sector: Freight Forwarder

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1. Believe in your expertise — and use your voice. Logistics is fast-paced and often complex, and women bring valuable structure, communication, and problem‑solving skills. Don’t hesitate to speak up, challenge assumptions, and stand by your professional judgment.
2. Build strong relationships — your network is your power. This industry runs on trust. Invest in relationships across operations, sales, customers, and partners. The more connected you are, the more influence and opportunities you gain.
3. Control your space — and don’t apologize for it. Whether you’re coordinating a project, leading a meeting, or managing a shipment crisis, claim your role confidently. You don’t have to shrink yourself to make others comfortable.
4. Stay curious — logistics evolves every day. Technology, sustainability, customer expectations—everything is changing. Keep learning, ask questions, and challenge “the way we’ve always done it.”
5. Support other women. Share knowledge. Recommend them. Open doors. Logistics becomes stronger when we lift each other up.
6. Be authentic — your leadership style is an advantage. You don’t have to imitate anyone else’s way of leading. Empathy, structure, and precision are strengths in operations.
7. Aim high. Women belong at the planning table, in operations rooms, and in executive decisions. Don’t limit yourself to roles you’ve seen other women in—create the role you want.