Joseph F. Daly dies
Joseph F. Daly, a long-time industry veteran and former president of the steamship agent and freight broker F.W. Hartmann, has died.
Daly began his career in the transportation industry in 1947 when he joined F.W. Hartmann directly out of the armed forces. F.W. Hartmann represented Hansa Line, National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia, Black Star Line, Maritima Andina and others.
F.W. Hartmann, together with Norton Lilly, later formed Containership Agency Inc., a shipping agency representing Italian Line and Mediterranean Shipping Co. Containership Agency later changed its name to MSC (USA) Inc.
“Having served under Mr. Daly for several years, together with Peter W. Hartmann and Rolf D. Hartmann, we developed a great respect for the integrity of this man,” said Nicola Arena, president of MSC (USA) Inc.
Daly is survived by his wife, Virginia, two children, Michael and Peggy, and several grandchildren.