On March 29, 2024, Lamia Kerdjoudj, the Secretary-General of Feport, which represents private port terminal operators in Europe, issued a statement honoring Cecilia Eckelmann-Battistello. Eckelmann-Battistello, who was the president of Contship Italia until her passing, was described as "one of the most inspirational women in the maritime sector" and "a role model for many maritime professionals." Kerdjoudj highlighted Eckelmann-Battistello's accomplishments as a successful businesswoman in an era when very few women held executive positions. She served as the CEO of Contship Containerlines for a decade and was acknowledged as a true leader in a male-dominated field.
The tribute also remembered Eckelmann-Battistello's tenure as president of Feport from 2005 to 2010: "All Feport members who met and worked with her unanimously praise her charisma and her immense efforts to promote the role of the cargo handling industry." Kerdjoudj ended the tribute with a quote from Eckelmann-Battistello: "I think it's women who feel inadequate in a man's worl
