Cargo Solutions Acquisition

However, it was clear that the acquisition of ESIS from ACE would give Cargo Solutions the specialist knowledge of cargo surveyors worldwide ensuring not only the in-depth content of the web-site but also creating the network on the ground to provide the specific solutions to individual customer’s needs.

Bob Volante, who leads the Cargo Solutions management team said, “The acquisition of ESIS is the first step in Cargo Solutions’ plan to formulate an international cargo surveying service across Europe and the globe. The intention is to make use of the internet to provide access for the worldwide cargo community not only to industry data and real time information but also to the high level expertise and advice of Cargo Solutions’ personnel in any relevant state.”

Steve Schleisman, chief executive and president of ACE Europe said, “In reviewing our business strategy and business focus, it became apparent that the ESIS International operation would not form part of our core business going forward. Having explored various options we took the decision to sell the operation as a whole unit to Cargo Solutions.”

Steve continued, “Although ESIS International will no longer form part of the ACE family, there will remain a continuing and on-going business relationship. Client service is paramount to us and we are delighted that Bob Volante, who was part of the CIGNA and then ACE organisation for many years, has such a key role within Cargo Solutions. Bob is well aware of the standards that we and our clients expect and we have every confidence that the transaction will be seamless.”