Iulia Ivan

Background

About Iulia Ivan

Professional with 20+ years in international transportation, freight forwarding, and customs operations, with strong expertise in maritime transport, customized logistics solutions, and team leadership. I have built operational divisions from grounds up, optimized processes and improved efficiency and profitability. I hold FIATA, IATA, DG/IMO, and ARR certifications and am a licensed customs agent. I have direct experience with U.S. Customs as SEAMS Manager, handling AMS, eManifest, AHR, and FMC Filing, and collaborating closely with Regulatory and Compliance teams to ensure strict adherence to procedures and KPIs. I bring expertise in GRI rules, HS explanatory notes, and official classification decisions (BTI, CBP rulings), with practical knowledge of IOR, DDP, and DAP concepts and their application in the federal market. I manage import and export responsibilities and global taxation efficiently, aiming to reduce errors, minimize risks, and optimize duties aligned with global trade strategies. My background as an air and sea freight forwarder gives me in-depth knowledge of free zones, bonded warehouses, special and definitive import regimes, ANCEX, and complex customs procedures. I deliver tailored client solutions, including fiscal representation with deferred VAT, combining technical expertise with results-oriented approaches. Technically proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, Google Workspace, Salesforce, and logistics platforms such as CargoWise, eTrans, and track & trace portals (Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, Maersk, CMA CGM). Experienced in team coordination and development, having led global teams and conducted training sessions and open lectures at the College of Customs Brokers, enhancing communication, coordination, motivation, and leadership skills. Leadership experience also includes serving as President of a Polling Station during elections, coordinating teams, supervising processes, and ensuring strict compliance with legal regulations under pressure. Proactive, solution-oriented, and pragmatic, I am passionate about optimizing logistics and customs operations while driving team performance and operational excellence.