DP World achieves international security standard at two Antwerp terminals
Global marine terminal operator DP World has achieved the international standard ISO 28000 for security management at two Belgian terminals – DP World Antwerp and Antwerp Gateway.
The terminals join a growing list of certified DP World terminals – these two certifications are the 13th and 14th DP World operated terminals to be certified as complying with the independently audited standard for supply chain security management which DP World is rolling out through its global network of terminals.
The certificate was awarded by Lloyds International auditing body Lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance (LRQA).
Commenting on the achievement, Eric Noterman, Managing Director of DP World Antwerp said, ‘We are proud to be the first terminal operator in the Port of Antwerp to achieve ISO 28000 security certification. This shows our ongoing commitment to security on our terminals. I wish to personally thank all our employees who were involved in achieving this important milestone.’
DP World regards security as a core service to its customers and is implementing the international standard throughout its network of 44 terminals.
Rik Verhaegen, Deputy Port Security Officer of Antwerp Port Authority commented: ‘The ISO 28000 certification of DP World in Antwerp is the living proof that a comprehensive and coherent security organisation is an added value to a good commercial operation. It also establishes DP World’s leading role and commitment towards the port community’s aim for a safer and more secure port.’
The ISO 28000 standard sets in place mechanisms and processes to address security vulnerabilities at strategic and operational levels, as well as establish preventive action plans.
The standard complements all international security legislative codes DP World already conforms to at its terminals.
DP World’s investment in the ISO security management system has been recognized by the US Customs Border Protection agency, which has invited DP World to join their Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) programme.
DP World is the only global marine terminal operator to have achieved ISO 28000 certification and simultaneous membership of C-TPAT.
