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Crane Worldwide Logistics Has Continued Rapid Growth in the EMEIA region

New appointments and Recent Acquisitions Lead to Significant Growth

LONDON, Jan. 17, 2019: Crane Worldwide Logistics, a leading supply chains solutions company, today announced that it has appointed Ivan Liso to Director Projects, EPC & Marine EMEIA (Europe, Middle East, India and Africa) and will lead the Global Specialized Solutions group for the EMEIA region. Liso will report to Joshua van Altena, Director of Operations EMEIA with functional alignment under Chris Mitchell, VP Global Specialized Solutions.

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 Worldwide Logistics continually looks at ways to deliver quality solutions for its clients. 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, as well as:

• Ship's spares logistics and handling
• Technical design and consulting
• Vessel time chartering that include OSV/AHT, barges, crew boats, etc.
• Marine Services include vessel agency, husbandry, bunkering, procurement & rentals, crew handling and visa/immigration processing.
• Method statements, project planning, consultancy and route surveys are available as part of a complete service offering as your project shipment partner.

About Crane Worldwide Logistics
Crane Worldwide Logistics is a leader in supply chain solutions with 120 locations across 26 countries. With expertise in trade compliance, free-trade zones and strategic consultative services, Crane Worldwide Logistics continues to develop creative, innovative solutions to improve clients' supply chain outcomes. Sharing industry expertise as a client advocate, the organization develops robust collaboration in the long term, providing cost effective and efficient operations. For more information about Crane Worldwide Logistics, please visit www.craneww.com.


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