DP World Jebel Ali achieves international security standard

DP World's flagship terminal achieves ISO/PAS 28000:2007 security management certification

Sixth DP World facility to achieve the international standard

Dubai, 17 December 2007: - DP World's flagship operation at Jebel Ali, UAE, has achieved the international standard ISO/PAS 28000:2007 for security management.

Both Terminal 1 and the newly opened Terminal 2 have been independently certified by

International auditing body Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance (LRQA) as compliant with the standard.

Mohammed Al Muallem, Head of the UAE Region, said:

"This is a significant achievement for our Jebel Ali terminal, which is a crucial hub for the Middle East. The ISO/PAS 28000:2007 is a rigorous international standard for security, and our customers are the beneficiaries of consistent security standards and constant reviews of security procedures. We regard security as a baseline service we provide to our customers."

Jebel Ali joins a growing list of certified DP World terminals. DP World's Southampton terminal in the UK was most recently certified last month, and DP World Vancouver, Canada, and DP World Caucedo, Dominican Republic were certified earlier this year. Both DP World's corporate head office in Dubai, UAE, and pilot site, DP World Djibouti, were the first sites to be certified in September last year.

DP World's investment in the ISO security management system has been recognised 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. The independently audited standard is currently being rolled out through the company's network of 42 terminals.

DP World's adoption and global implementation of the ISO/PAS 28000:2007 standard means that its network of terminals will have the ability to effectively implement mechanisms and processes to address security vulnerabilities at strategic and operational levels, as well as establish preventive action plans. All terminals will also be required to continually assess security measurements in place to both protect its business interests and ensure compliance with international regulatory requirements. The standard complements all international security legislative codes DP World already conforms to at its terminals.

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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 42 million* TEU (twenty-foot equivalent container units) from the Americas to Asia, with global capacity of more than 48 million 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 90 million TEU by 2017.

*Gross throughput for all terminals as at 31 December 2006

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