DP World Jebel Ali achieves international security standard

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About ISO/PAS 28000:2006
ISO/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. DP World has 42 terminals and 13 new developments across 27 countries. Its dedicated, experienced and professional team of around 28,000 serves customers in some of the most dynamic economies in the world.

DP World aims to enhance customers' supply chain efficiency by providing quality services to effectively manage container, bulk and other terminal cargo. It also provides logistics, infrastructure development and consultancy services where its experience adds significant value for customers.

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 operations in Dubai - Port Rashid and Jebel Ali. Jebel Ali has been voted "Best Seaport in the Middle East" for 13 consecutive years. DP World's international achievements were recognised in 2006, when Lloyd's List's awarded it the prestigious Port Operator of the Year Award.

In early 2006, DP World acquired P&O, including P&O Ports. The combined 2006 throughput of the company was around 42m* TEU (twenty-foot equivalent container units) from the Americas to Asia, with global capacity of more than 48m TEU. That capacity is set to increase significantly in coming years with a committed pipeline of expansion and development projects in key growth markets, including India, China and the Middle East. Capacity will rise to around 90m TEU by 2017.

*Gross throughput for all terminals as at 31 December 2006