LONDON: January 18, 2019: Crane Worldwide Logistics has appointed Ivan Liso as its new director of projects for the EPC and Marine EMEIA markets, with additional responsibilities that see him take lead of the Global Specialised Solutions group for the EMEIA region.

Growth in EMEIA has increased significantly year over year and Liso’s new appointment will be critical to this continued growth. Crane Worldwide Logistics prides itself on establishing growth where clients require service and personalized solutions that facilitate flexible and robust supply chain solutions not only today, but in the future.

Liso has worked in freight forwarding since 1995 and has held the Sales and Division Manager position as part of the Pacorini Forwarding Project Cargo division. Pacorini Forwarding was acquired by Crane Worldwide Logistics in 2017—developing the Crane footprint in EMEIA and specifically in Italy.

At Pacorini Forwarding, Liso was responsible for leading the division and managing heavy and oversized cargo, exceptional transport, road surveys, projects and chartering of vessels. In his role as Director Projects, EPC & Marine EMEIA, Liso will be responsible for managing vessel chartering within EMEIA market, supporting pricing & solutions for Specialized Solutions business and developing new opportunities in the projects sector.

“We are excited to have Ivan play an even larger role at Crane Worldwide Logistics. Ivan has extensive experience in the shipping and freight industry, which will be a tremendous asset to our valued clients and global team,” said Chris Mitchell, VP Global Specialized Solutions.

Crane’s project management skills enable them to design and execute multimodal transportation solutions on a repeat basis on time and within budget. Out Of Gauge/abnormal & heavy-lift shipments, including breakbulk vessel charters and part charters, Ro-Ro, “UC” mode on container ship, barging, etc. are all included in its services in addition to ship's spares logistics and handling.