Highlights:

• DP World first terminal operator in Antwerp to achieve ISO 28000 security standard

• DP World continues to establish international security standards across its global network

Dubai, 03 June 2008: - 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.

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About ISO 28000:2006
ISO 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 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, with 44 terminals and 13 new developments across 28 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 14 consecutive years.

In 2007, DP World handled more than 43.3 million TEU (twenty-foot equivalent container units) across its portfolio from the Americas to Asia - an increase of 18% on 2006. It has global capacity of more than 54 million TEU, which 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 90 million TEU by 2017. 

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