DP World joins US security initiative C-TPAT

This certification is primarily based on DP World's commitment to the international ISO 28000 security standards, which are independently audited.

DP World was the first global maritime terminal operator to achieve ISO 28000 certification and is currently rolling out the standards throughout its network of 44 terminals.


DP World CEO Mohammed Sharaf said: "We are proud to be part of the C-TPAT initiative and to have achieved certification for all our terminals. It is recognition once again of our commitment to maintaining and managing high levels of security standards, procedures and processes at our terminals, which in turn contributes to international efforts to secure the global supply chain.

"We regard security as a baseline service for our customers. This important validation provides DP World's customers with C-TPAT benefits, including priority clearance of containers, training and sharing of information, which will help the efficient flow of goods to market."

DP World is also involved in the US Government's Container Security Initiative (CSI), which sees US customs officers based in 14 DP World terminals to inspect containers bound for the US.

In addition, DP World is also taking the lead in the most recent public/private initiative to develop and adopt container scanning and tracking technology, participating in the Secure Freight Initiative (SFI) pilot with the US Government.

DP World's terminal in Southampton, UK, and in Karachi, Pakistan are two of the three pilot locations currently rolling out scanning for nuclear and radioactive materials.