Paul Ivanov

Chief Executive Officer

Constanţa, Romania

About

About Entrepreneur and executive with a background in IT engineering, logistics, and asset-intensive transport businesses, with over 13 years of experience in inland shipping, port operations, and integrated logistics on the Danube–Black Sea corridor. I hold a degree in IT & Automation, specializing in Networking Engineering and Virtual Environments, and a Master’s degree in Management Policies, Strategy & Marketing. Prior to shipping, I founded and scaled a Telecom & Internet Infrastructure company, which was successfully sold in 2011 to an international operator. In 2012, I entered the inland shipping sector, leveraging my IT background to build data-driven operations, digital infrastructure, and scalable logistics platforms. Since then, my focus has been on fleet development, port infrastructure, digitalization, and shipping finance. I further strengthened my executive profile through: • WU Executive MBA (EMBA) • BLUE Executive MBA – Maritime Shipping Current Focus I am responsible for the strategic development of two complementary group platforms: Trading LINE Group A leading inland waterway transport and port logistics operator on the Danube and Black Sea corridor, providing commercial services for dry bulk, liquid cargo, containers, and project cargo. • Fleet & port asset base: ~EUR 160 million • One of the youngest and most efficient fleets on the Danube • Strong focus on fleet expansion, port operations, transshipment, and river–sea integration • Proprietary in-house IT platform for real-time fleet monitoring, cargo tracking, and operational optimization Inland Shipping Group The Group’s Research, Innovation & Remote Operations platform, focused on the future of inland and maritime navigation. • R&D and EU-funded research programs • Remote Piloting services for vessels and cranes • Digital navigation, automation, and semi-autonomous operations • Technical studies, simulations, and innovation projects Inland Shipping does not provide commercial transport services; its role is to design, test, and deploy next-generation technologies across the commercial platform. Expertise Inland shipping • Fleet ownership & refinancing • Port infrastructure • Shipping finance • Digital logistics • Remote vessel operations • Danube–Black Sea corridor

Experience

  • Chief Executive Officer at Trading Line
    Oct 2016 - Present · 9 yrs 10 mos

  • Chief Executive Officer at Inland Shipping - Europe
    Jan 2019 - Present · 7 yrs 7 mos

  • Advisor on Parliamentary Deputy Group & Prime Minister for IT & Logistic at Chamber of Deputies
    Jan 2009 - Jun 2012 · 3 yrs 6 mos

  • Head Of Development Department at Digitech, partner RCS-RDS SA
    Jan 2007 - Nov 2008 · 1 yr 11 mos

  • Founder at SMANET SYSTEMS SRL
    Jul 2005 - Oct 2007 · 2 yrs 4 mos