Salvo Grima Industry News

SG Foundation – Supporting Foodbank

During these unprecedented times and the current pandemic we find ourselves in, the Salvo Grima Foundation is digging deeper to continue to support those most in need and offer hope and stability where possible.

Health & Safety Measures Amid a Global Pandemic

It is our vocation to continue supplying our clients and their vessels despite the challenges posed by the current pandemic. We are taking full precautions to protect our clients, suppliers […]

Remote working at Salvo Grima Group

Salvo Grima Remote Working Measures due to COVID19

CEO Karl Aquilina featured in Malta CEOs 2020

Salvo Grima Group CEO Karl Aquilina features amongst Malta’s most influential business minds in the latest edition of Malta CEOs Magazine 2020. The theme of his interview centred around the […]

Team Salvo Grima completes the Grid challenge

A team of seven colleagues from across Salvo Grima Group have successfully completed one of Malta’s largest outdoor events on 18th October, braving a set of challenges and obstacles before reaching the finishing line.Salvo Grima Group sponsored a group of both experienced and novice athletes to take part in the October 2019 edition of the GRID challenge.

Salvo Grima at IMPA London 2019

Salvo Grima Ship Supply participated as an exhibitor at the maritime procurement fair, IMPA 2019, held in London between 10th and 11th September 2019.
IMPA London is the world-leading exhibition and conference for maritime purchasing and supply chain professionals.

Malta Free Zones Act launched

The Malta Free Zones Act of 2019 has been launched, enabling the Malta Government to designate areas as free zones in Malta. This development has been welcomed as a step in the right direction to facilitate international trade. Salvo Grima Group chairman Robert Aquilina was actively involved in the consultation process relating to this Act whilst chairing the Malta Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s Logistics Committee.

Salvo Grima Group sponsors Wave of Change swim

Salvo Grima Group is proud to support a marathon swim being organised by fund-raising organisation Wave of Change. Wave of Change volunteers, including Number Twelve General Manager Andrew Azzopardi will be swimming around the island of Gozo on 29th June 2019 to raise funds for environmental charities.

Salvo Grima Group holds its first Annual Conference for staff

Over 60 staff members participated in Salvo Grima Group’s first annual conference, which was held on 16th April 2019 at Xara Lodge in Rabat, Malta. The event united teams from […]

Salvo Grima Group to distribute Swedish Match products in Malta

The distribution of ‘Three Star’ and ‘Bryant & May’ products for the Maltese domestic market has just been taken on by Salvo Grima Group, which is proud to share the […]

Salvo Grima chairman addresses Logistics information session

The Logistics Committee at the Malta Chamber of Commerce and Enterprise held an information session on recent developments in Mediterranean logistics, including the Malta Free Zone Act on 5th March 2019.

The session was also addressed by Salvo Grima Group chairman Robert C Aquilina, who gave an overview of the Chamber’s recent achievements. The Chamber has been working to ensure that the logistics sector is strengthened further.

Salvo Grima appoints new Group Financial Controller

A new Group Financial Controller has been appointed by Salvo Grima Group of Companies to further strengthen its finance operations in line with its ongoing growth and international business development. […]

Ship Supply operations awarded ISO 9001:2015 certification

In recognition of the consistently high quality standards across all its ship supply operations, Salvo Grima & Sons has just been awarded ISO 9001:2015 certification by the International Organisation for […]

Service Dog graduation hosted by Salvo Grima Foundation

Salvo Grima Group celebrated an unique event on 7th December, as young Golden Retriever – Quincy – formally graduated as a fully-fledged Service Dog in the presence of her trainers […]

Celebrations for Salvo Grima Ship Supply

The team behind Salvo Grima Ship Supply celebrated their excellent results by throwing a mid-summer boat party. The cruise party, held on 29th July 2018, was a success and a […]

Salvo Grima Yacht Supplies now on Facebook

Salvo Grima Yacht Supplies team has just launched an exciting new Facebook page to make sure that clients receive the latest updates on stocks and services.

Over 85,000 tankers and ships sail by Malta annually

New data published on the Sunday Times of Malta shows that over 85,000 tankers and large vessels sail through the waters between Malta and Sicily annually. This makes the region […]

Open Day at Salvo Grima offices and warehouses

Salvo Grima’s team members and their families enjoyed a summer party with a difference on 23rd June 2018, as the Group organised its first ever Open Day event, complete with […]

Salvo Grima Group welcomes Service Dog Quincy

No Twelve hits the airwaves on Superyacht Radio

No Twelve Fine Wines and Provisions hit the airwaves this month as part of an interview feature transmitted by Superyacht Radio , the global digital radio station for the yachting community. Andrew Azzopardi, […]

Commitment towards less pollution for international shipping

This year, governments worldwide are being urged to take concrete steps towards reducing pollution from international shipping. The whole world would be watching the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in 2018, […]

Cruise passenger arrivals in Valletta increase by 7%

Over 670,100 cruise passenger arrivals were recorded in Valletta over 2017, an increase of 7 per cent compared to 2016, according to statistics reported in the Times of Malta. There […]

Salvo Grima Staff raise funds for Malta Community Chest Fund

Salvo Grima Group and its staff have increased their commitment towards sharing the Group’s success with others wherever possible. Fund-raising activities organised by Salvo Grima staff over the Christmas period […]

Children’s Christmas Party organised by Salvo Grima Group

The Christmas season kicked off with a bang at Salvo Grima Group, as more than 45 children attended the Group’s children’s party for 2017, held at Corinthia Marina in St […]

Salvo Grima signs agreement with Chemo Marine Chemicals

Salvo Grima Ship Supply will be providing clients with a larger range of high quality chemicals and high pressure cleaning equipment following the signature of a new distribution agreement with […]

Pink October at Salvo Grima

Salvo Grima Group’s headquarters turned various shades of pink this week, as staff commemorated Pink October in order to raise funds for the Marigold Foundation ‘s Breast Cancer awareness and […]

Fire Warden training for Salvo Grima Group staff

New Premises for Salvo Grima Group

The Salvo Grima Group of companies has just launched new headquarters in Marsa, integrating its comprehensive range of operations with its fully-equipped logistical centre. The Salvo Grima Group has been […]

Salvo Grima Ship Supply celebrates excellent results

Staff from Salvo Grima Group organised a dinner on Friday 14th October to celebrate excellent results achieved by the Ship Supply team over the past months. The meal was held […]

New Logistics Business Section launched at Malta Chamber of Commerce

Salvo Grima Group chairman Robert C. Aquilina has just been elected chairman of the newly-launched Logistics Business Section of the Malta Chamber of Commerce and Enterprise. The new section aims […]

Record number of Super Yachts at Vittoriosa Grand Harbour Marina

Grand Harbour Marina hosted 159 super yachts last year, an increase compared to 2014. The increase has been attributed to awareness of the spectacular views and great facilities. “Undoubtedly, the […]

New CEO appointed to head Salvo Grima Group

A new Chief Executive Officer has been appointed by the Salvo Grima Group Board of Directors. Mr Karl Aquilina has been selected to head Salvo Grima Group with effect from […]

Salvo Grima Chairman interviewed by CountryProfiler Magazine

Salvo Grima Group Chairman and CEO Robert C. Aquilina and Senior Manager Joseph Peregin have been interviewed by MaltaProfile magazine, outlining the firm’s achievements and its strategy for the years […]

Valletta Cruise Port named Best Terminal Operator 2015

Valletta Cruise Port has been named as the Best Terminal Operator 2015 by Cruise Insight Magazine. This award recognises the quality service delivered by the port, and the continued development […]

Malta Airport Ranks 2nd in Europe

Malta International Airport has ranked in second place in the Best Airport by Region (Europe) category for airports with over two million passengers per year according to the 2015 Airport […]

10% increase in Super Yacht registration in Malta

Transport Malta has issued statistics showing that a fleet of over 500 super yachts are flying the Maltese flag worldwide, an increase of 10% over 2014.

Record 14% increase in Malta Ship Registration

The Maltese Register of Shipping has registered an increase of almost 8.3 million gross tonnage representing a growth rate of 14.3% over the previous year, according to statistics issued by […]

27% increase in cruise passengers visiting Malta

Cruise Passenger data for 2015 shows that passenger traffic to Valletta surged by more than a quarter compared to the previous year. Around 2,225 passengers visited Gozo, and 5,300 spent […]

Salvo Grima Group acquires Vladex BV

Following successful negotiations, Salvo Grima Group has acquired Vladex B.V., an international trading company based in the Netherlands. Vladex BV is a wholesale food distribution company which is also experienced […]

Salvo Grima Supplies HMS Bulwark

HMS Bulwark returned to Malta for a short port visit on the 28th November, a year on from her last visit. The Royal Navy assault ship has recently completed a […]

Salvo Grima Group Appoints New Chief Commercial Officer

The Salvo Grima Group (SGG) recently appointed its new Chief Commercial Officer, Karl Aquilina. The move highlights another key step forward within SGG’s plans for a complete restructure and on-going […]

Salvo Grima Group Wins Key Retail Contract in Palma de Mallorca

The Salvo Grima Group (SG) reached another milestone in its 150-year history, when it recently secured the contract to run four duty free shops within Palma de Mallorca’s thriving Cruise […]

Salvo Grima and Malta set to Welcome Mein Schiff 3

Salvo Grima Ship Supply has been responsible for the supplying of the German cruise liner Mein Schiff 1 and 2 for the last three years. Salvo Grima has been supplying […]

Salvo Grima Becomes Approved Ship Supplier for Carnival Cruises

Salvo Grima Ship Supply has recently undertaken a prestigious new supply service with renowned carnival cruise liners P&O Cruises, supplying these luxury liners during their visits to Malta throughout the summer […]

Salvo Grima Preferred Partner in TuneMalta Network

Salvo Grima is proud to have been chosen as a Preferred Partner in the TuneMalta network. TuneMalta.com is operated by GMM Business Solutions through funds obtained from the European Union […]

Salvo Grima Chosen as Suppliers to Qatari Government

Salvo Grima & Sons Ltd is honoured to have been chosen as the suppliers to the Qatari government. General Naser Alkaabi is heading the Qatari mission in Malta providing much […]

Salvo Grima Handles 3,266 Cubic Meters of Rig Equipment

In an operation that spanned over 3 days, Salvo Grima was contracted to offload and store 1,948 tons/3,266 cubic meters of rig equipment at our facilities at the Malta Freeport. […]

Salvo Grima Logistics Joins Conqueror Freight Network

Conqueror Freight Network We are proud to have joined this Freight Network at the start of this year. This Network is the world’s first “virtual multinational” freight forwarder. Conqueror is […]

New Products

Salvo Grima Group is proud to announce that they have been appointed by SAB Miller Plc as the exclusive distributors to Ship Supply & Travel Retail of two new Premium […]