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DP World Callao Achieves ISO 28000 Supply Chain Security Certification

First facility on South American West Coast to attain the standard
Callao, Peru / Dubai, United Arab Emirates, July 10, 2011 (ME NewsWire): - DP World Callao, the largest and most modern container terminal on the west coast of South America, announced today (July 10) that it has achieved the independently audited ISO 28000:2007 supply chain security management system certification.

The first terminal operator on the South American west coast and only the second company in Peru to earn the ISO 28000 security standard, DP World Callao's certification has been achieved less than a year after its inauguration. The certification audit was conducted by RINA, the operative organisation of Registro Italiano Navale in the sector of ship classification, certification and control and services for industry, training, assistance and research.

DP World is implementing the international standard across its entire portfolio of 49 terminals with DP World Callao the 36th facility to achieve ISO 28000 security certification.

The ISO 28000 standard sets in place mechanisms and processes to address security vulnerabilities at strategic and operational levels, as well as establishing preventive action plans. The certification was granted after a stringent series of audits focused principally on container security, physical access controls, personnel security, procedural security, security training and threat awareness, business partner requirements and IT security. The standard complements all international and national security legislative codes to which DP World already conforms at its terminals.

Mohammed Sharaf, Chief Executive Officer, DP World , said:

"This is a great achievement for DP World Callao. DP World regards security as a core service to its customers and the ISO 28000 certification at DP World Callao adds further strength to our world class container handling services for the world's most important shipping lines. We commend DP World Callao for having attained this goal so quickly - a result of its strong focus and committed team work."

DP World 's investment in the ISO security management system has been recognised by the US Customs Border Protection agency, which in 2008 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.

DP World Callao has an operating annual capacity of around 850,000 TEU (twenty foot equivalent container units), positioning Callao Port as the premier facility for South America's West Coast. Its two berths, each 350 metres with a 16 metre draft, are capable of handling two post-Panamax vessels of around 8,000 TEU at the same time.

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About DP World
DP World is one of the largest marine terminal operators in the world, with 49 terminals and 9 new developments and major expansions across 31 countries(¹⁾. Its dedicated, experienced and professional team of nearly 30,000 people serves customers in some of the most dynamic economies in the world.

DP World aims to enhance customers' supply chain efficiency by effectively managing container, bulk and other terminal cargo.

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 16 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 95 million TEU by 2020, in line with market demand.

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(1) As of 11 May 2011

Source: ME NewsWire

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Media inquiries:
Natasha Bukhari
Global Corporate Communications Manager
DP World
Tel: +97156 6821699
Natasha.Bukhari@dpworld.com

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