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At JAS Worldwide the touchstone of our service is maintaining the highest standard of quality, which we uphold every step of the way. Whether you require air or ocean forwarding, or any of our other services – our four decades of experience provide you with the utmost in worldwide freight forwarding services.
Our Italian heritage has ensured that, for over 40 years, JAS has been perfectly positioned to understand the nature of the unique sectors we serve. Whether it's automotive, aerospace, live animal transport, the fashion industry, or any of the other specialty markets we serve, our people have vast experience to handle your needs.
Throughout our forty years in the freight forwarding business, JAS has handled a wide variety of forwarding transactions – and many of them. We understand the special needs that arise when working with various types of industries, and we’re adept at catering to each company’s particular requirements.
Throughout March, in honor of International Women's Day(March 8), we are celebrating some of the remarkable women at JAS. Today, we are honored to highlight Maria Paula Eslava, Managing Director, at JAS Colombia.
What advice would you give your younger self?
“I would tell my younger self to be fearless and to worry less about what people think of you. Be confident in your capabilities and open to learning new things every day. Believe in your power.”
How have female mentors/role models influenced your career?
“Sheryl Sandberg former Chief Operating Officer of Facebook, wrote a great book called “Lean In.” It is a very inspiring piece of work that every female leader needs to read.”
What achievement are you most proud of while working at JAS?
“I began my career at JAS as a Country Operations Manager. Over the years, I found a way to respectfully open doors, and I became the first female Managing Director at JAS. I am proud to be leading my country and making it a successful subsidiary by building a winning team on the local level and helping the company grow within the market.”
"Integrity in service" is corporate character paired with passion - a powerful mix of know-how, innovation, reliability, and responsibility. Our passion is to help companies work better through intelligent planning, reliable transportation, and advanced forwarding techniques.
The challenges faced by society and companies are daunting and complex. For JAS Worldwide, these challenges are an opportunity to enable human progress. We call this integrity in service. For instance: