Project Freight Net (PFN) has decided to hold its 2020 annual conference as a digital event.
The event was originally scheduled to take place in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, from October 6-7, but the Covid-19 restrictions means it is no longer safe or achievable, said PFN.
PFN added that it wants to provide a knowledge-filled conference and introduce a communication platform to its members. This also creates an opportunity to host more frequent digital events in the future, said the network.
The Federation of National Associations of Ship Brokers and Agents (FONASBA) has elected a new president and board, with Fulvio Carlini succeeding Javier Dulce to head up the organisation.
The Worldwide Project Consortium’s (WWPC) 22nd annual membership conference will be held in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam on November 10-13, 2024.
Bruce Cutillo, general manager of the WCA Projects network, will retire at the end of this year.
BBC Chartering said that its fifth Lakermax newbuild multipurpose vessel, BBC Santiago, successfully passed sea trials last week.
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has issued a ‘refusal of access direction’ to the Netherlands-flagged general cargo ship Marsgracht, banning the ship from entering Australian ports for 180 days.
Vertom has placed an order for four 10,700 dwt geared tweendeckers at Chowgule Shipyards in India.
