Lloyds Register Quality Assurance (LRQA), an independent international auditing body, has audited global marine terminal operator DP World's Canadian terminal for compliance with the international standard ISO/PAS 28000:2006. This follows certification at both DP World's corporate head office in Dubai, UAE, and pilot site, Djibouti Container Terminal, in September last year.
ISO/PAS 28000 is the management system that DP World has adopted as the base standard for implementing and managing its corporate security policies. The international system underpins all of DP World's internal and external security initiatives and activities, and is being phased in across the entire DP World network of terminals under the supervision of Hart security consultants. DP World aims to certify 13 of its terminals this year.
DP World CEO Mohammed Sharaf said:
"This is an important milestone in ensuring we have secure facilities at this crucial gateway to North America. By implementing the highest security systems and processes, DP World Vancouver is contributing to the security of the whole supply chain. We look forward to achieving similar certification at other facilities around the world."
DP World Senior Vice President and Managing Director, Americas, Dave Sanborn said:
"We are proud that DP World Vancouver has been recognised in this way. Since the inception of the US-led International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code requirements for security, the DP World Vancouver terminal has been regarded by local authorities as a leading example of best practices for security. This achievement has reaffirmed our commitment to maintaining the highest international standards."
DP World's Latin America gateway to the United States, Puerto Caucedo in the Dominican Republic, is the next terminal due to be certified. Puerto Caucedo is already a participant in the US Container Security Initiative (CSI) which sees US Customs officers located at the terminal to check cargo destined for the US.
As a result of DP World's adoption and implementation of the standard, its network of terminals will have the ability to effectively implement mechanisms and processes to address security vulnerabilities at strategic and operational levels, as well as establish preventive action plans. All terminals will also be required to continually assess security measurements in place to both protect its business interests and ensure compliance with international regulatory requirements. The standard will complement all international security legislative codes DP World already conforms to at its terminals.
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DP World Vancouver has become the first marine terminal in the Americas to achieve international certification for its security management systems and operations.
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About ISO/PAS 28000:2006ISO/PAS 28000:2006, Security Management Systems for the Supply Chain, has been developed and introduced in response to a demand from the transportation industry for a common security management standard, with the ultimate objective of improving the overall security of international supply chains.
ISO/PAS 28000:2006 is compatible with the ISO 9001:2000 (Quality) and ISO 14001:2004 (Environmental) management systems standards and has been designed in order to facilitate the integration of quality, environmental and supply chain security management systems within each organisation. It is the intention of DP World to link these standards across the company.
This particular standard has been selected by DP World for its compatibility and complementary application with other Governmental and International Custom Agency security initiatives including: the World Customs Organisation Supply Chain Security and facilitation of global trade initiative, the EU Customs Security Program - Authorised Economic Operator (AEO), and the US Customs and Border Protection initiative - Customs Trade Partnership against Terrorism (C-TPAT).
About DP World
DP World is one of the largest marine terminal operators in the world and has the widest network of any, with more than 50* terminals spanning around 23* countries. It provides quality services designed to enhance customers' supply chain efficiency, including bringing together container and other terminals, free zones, logistics facilities, infrastructure developments and consultancy service where these services add value for customers.
DP World invests in infrastructure, facilities and people to further enhance service for customers, and it works closely with customers and business partners to ensure capacity and services are in place when and where customers need them.
In taking this customer-centric approach, DP World is building on the relationships with customers and the superior level of service established at its flagship operation in Dubai, Port Rashid and Jebel Ali, which has been voted "Best Seaport in the Middle East" for 12 consecutive years. DP World's international achievements were recognised in 2006, when DP World won Lloyd's List's prestigious Port Operator of the Year Award.
In 2006, DP World acquired P&O, including P&O Ports. The combined throughput of both companies for 2005 was more than 36 million TEU (twenty-foot equivalent container units) across terminals from the Americas to Asia.
Today, DP World has a global capacity of around 50 million TEU and a dedicated, experienced and professional team of 34,000 providing services in some of the most dynamic economies in the world. Significant expansion is underway in key growth markets, including India, China and the Middle East.
*DP World announced on 11 December 2006 an agreement to sell its US assets to AIG and on 14 December,2006 its agreement to sell its holding in Shekou Container Terminals 1 and 2 to China Merchant Holdings Ltd.. These deals are set to complete by the end of first quarter 2007.
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Posted by Lara Lynn Golden, News EditorSunday, March 11 - 2007 at 12:00 UAE local time (GMT+4)
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