Supply Chain Security
17th September 2007 by Alex Briggs3 Comments
A recent study has shown that 90% of all global exports are transported by shipping. The DTZ study has raised the importance of supply chain security for ports.
So, where is the threat to the security of the supply chain coming from? The research identified four key areas of threat with terrorism becoming increasingly important. This not only includes threats to individual containers and container vessels but also the potential use of the existing supply chain for the transport of bomb-making equipment. Other threats include cargo theft, physical risks (such as flooding and earthquakes) and possible health crises (such as avian flu).
DP World was the first port operator to be certified to the new ISO/PAS 28000 standard in 2006, with the Port of Vancouver, Canada Dijibouti in the Horn of Africa leading the way.
Can global port operators, shipping companies, logistics companies, etc. afford not to be certified?
18th September 2007 at 7:17 am
Alex Briggs comments are good marketing for LRQA but he has his own facts wrong. The first Port was Djibouti in the Horn of Africa. Of course, Vancouver sounds much better for marketing purposes!If you send me the report I would be happy to comment further on the realities and benefits.
Best Rgds
Giles Noakes
Head of Security PAID
GM PSD
18th September 2007 at 9:48 am
Giles you are 100% correct. Paul Lightburn also picked up on my error. In addition, he mentioned that your hard work was one of the key reasons that Dijibouti was the first port to be certified. Have to disagree with you on one point, as I think that Dijibouti sounds at least as exciting than Vancouver.Have written to DTZ requesting a copy of the entire report, will let you know when I receive it.
20th September 2007 at 3:55 pm
Thanks Alex - give Paul Lightburn my regards. Yes certainly an exciting place (a question only of definition!) and very happy to help fly the ISO certification flag - especially as at the end of next year we open a new 1.5 Million TEU Container Terminal. You might like to report that the USCG have said the Djibouti “exceeds ISPS expectations” and I am sure part of that comment is due to certification. Keen to see report when and if you get a copy.Rgds Giles