Tarragona, Spain / Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Sunday, January 15th 2012 [ME NewsWire]
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).
Flemming Dalgaard, Senior Vice President and Managing Director, Europe & Russia, DP World, said:
“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.”
Oscar Rodriguez, General Manager, DP World Tarragona, said:
“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.
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About DP World
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
Contacts
Natasha Bukhari
Global Corporate Communications Manager
DP World
Tel: +97156 6821699
Natasha.Bukhari@dpworld.com
Hasaad Communications:
Sanaa Maadad
Director, Media
Hasaad Communications
Tel: +97150 5522610
sana@hasaad.ae
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