The stringent international standards are designed to demonstrate that port operators give the highest priority to security and professionalism in order to safeguard the international supply chain – vital to the economic growth of trading nations. With this certification, ADT has shown that its procedures and training far exceed the levels required in relation to security management practices and risk reduction.
ISO 28001: 2007 was introduced as a response to security risks such as theft, industrial espionage, industrial disruption, product manipulation, counterfeiting, fraud or, in extreme circumstances, even terrorism. The standard is only awarded to organisations which have demonstrated a thorough, proactive and autonomous approach to risk assessment and management processes throughout their operations through strict compliance to measures such as AEO and C-TPAT.
Commenting on the achievement, Ahmed Ayada Ahmed Al Hameli, General Director – Security and Government Relations for ADT, said, “We are absolutely delighted that Khalifa Port Container Terminal has been awarded this certification.
“To be among the few regional organisations that have achieved ISO 28001:2007 is testament to the hard work of our security and internal auditing teams who have worked tirelessly to ensure the required standards have been not only met, but greatly exceeded.
“As part of our on-going endeavours to the highest levels of security and reduction of risk on behalf of shipping lines and cargo owners, we continually strive to improve our security processes, procedures and practices. We achieve this by the highest levels of staff training, extremely detailed and efficient monitoring and documentation, and exceptionally proficient vehicle processing. All this has enabled us to achieve ISO 28001: 2007 and demonstrates our wholehearted commitment to safety and security,” he added.