NEW MILESTONE FOR DP WORLD AS SPANISH TERMINAL WINS ISO 28000 CERTIFICATION
Tarragona is 40th DP World facility to be recognised for security strength
Tarragona, Spain / Dubai, United Arab Emirates, January 15, 2012:- Global marine terminal operator DP World has achieved a major security milestone with DP World Tarragona achieving ISO 28000 certification - the 40th DP World facility to receive the independently audited award.
The ISO 28000 standard sets out mechanisms and process to
address security vulnerabilities at strategic and operational
levels, as well as establishing preventive action plans.
DP World Tarragona, located in the Catalan region of
northeastern Spain, earned the security certification after a
long process of stringent audits of container security,
physical access controls, procedural security, personnel
security, threat awareness and training in security issues,
business partner requirements and IT integrity.
The certification comes barely a year after the successful
completion of Phase 1 of expansion works that transformed
Tarragona into a facility capable of receiving mega ships
with a nominal capacity of over 13,800 TEU (twenty foot
equivalent container units).
"This is an important milestone in our programme to achieve
ISO 28000 security
certification at every one of our network of container
terminals across six continents. We regard security as a
baseline service for our customers and DP World Tarragona's
achievement adds further strength to our global operations.
We congratulate DP World Tarragona's management and staff for
their commitment and hard work in achieving this important
certification."
"Securing the ISO 28000 certification is the latest of our
initiatives to consistently deliver superior services to our
customers. DP World Tarragona serves a significant industrial
hinterland and provides a crucial gateway and supply chain
hub for customers wanting to access the surrounding Catalan
region and on to Madrid. In turn, DP World Tarragona connects
Spain's vast market to the Mediterranean region and
beyond."
DP World's investment in the ISO security management system
has been recognised by the US Customs Border Protection
agency under their Customs Trade Partnership Against
Terrorism (C-TPAT) programme. DP World is the only global
marine terminal operator to be a member of C-TPAT. DP World
also has the largest number of terminals participating in the
US Customs' Container Security Initiative with 15 terminals
in the programme, is Principle Partner in the US-led Secure
Freight Initiative, and is a partner in the US Megaports
initiative with six terminals involved in the container
scanning programme.
-ENDS-
Global Corporate Communications Manager
DP World
Tel: +97156 6821699
Natasha.Bukhari@dpworld.com
Director, Media
Hasaad Communications
Tel: +97150 5522610 sana@hasaad.ae
DP World operates more than 60 terminals across six
continents(1), with container handling
generating around 80% of its revenue. In addition, the
company currently has 11 new developments and major
expansions underway in 10 countries.
DP World aims to enhance customers' supply chain efficiency
by effectively
managing container, bulk and other terminal cargo. Its
dedicated, experienced and professional team of nearly 30,000
people serves customers in some of the most
dynamic economies in the world.
The company constantly invests in terminal infrastructure,
facilities and people, working closely with customers and
business partners to provide quality services
today and tomorrow, when and where customers need them.
In taking this customer-centric approach, DP World is
building on the established relationships and superior level
of service demonstrated at its flagship Jebel Ali facility in
Dubai, which has been voted "Best Seaport in the Middle East"
for 17 consecutive years.
In 2010, DP World handled nearly 50 million TEU (twenty-foot
equivalent container units) across its portfolio from the
Americas to Asia. With a pipeline of expansion and
development projects in key growth markets, including India,
China and the Middle
East, capacity is expected to rise to around 100 million TEU
by 2020, in line with market demand.
www.dpworld.com
(1) As of December 2011. Includes non-container terminals
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