DP WORLD NHAVA SHEVA BECOMES THE FIRST ISO 28000 SECURITY CERTIFIED MARINE TERMINAL IN INDIA

Mumbai, India, 23 December 2008: - Global marine terminal operator DP World’s Nhava Sheva International Container Terminal Pvt. Ltd (NSICT), also known as DP World Nhava Sheva, has become the first terminal in India to achieve ISO 28000:2007 certification in supply chain security management systems.

Certification was undertaken by globally recognised independent Rotterdam-based Dutch auditing firm and Maritime Classification Society of excellence DET NORSKE VERITAS (DNV). 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 certification was granted after a stringent security audit of the facility, 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 security legislative codes DP World already conforms to at its terminals.

Capt. Rustom Dastoor , CEO DP World Nhava Sheva said:
“Having an internationally recognised and certified security management system will greatly benefit DP World’s customers and other terminal users and stakeholders who can now be assured that robust systems are in place to provide for the safety of their cargo and people using the terminal facilities in DP World Nhava Sheva.”

DP World is rolling out ISO 28000 security standards throughout its network of 48 terminals worldwide, with DP World Nava Sheva the 15th terminal to achieve certification. Its investment in the ISO security management system has been recognised by the US Customs Border Protection agency, which invited DP World to join its 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. At the same time, DP World’s European terminals were certified as Approved Economic Operator (AEO) by the European Union.

Ganesh Raj, Sr. VP & Managing Director of DP World, Subcontinent Region said:
“Receiving this certification could not have been better timed, as today more than ever before, the government together with the private sector partnerships in India need to take on more efficient and effective measures to secure Indian waters, ports and other infrastructure. With this certification, NSICT has the unique distinction of becoming the first container terminal in India to achieve ISO 28000 certification. It underlines our commitment and drive to safety, and security at all levels within our organisation.”

About DP World

DP World is one of the largest marine terminal operators in the world, with 48 terminals and 13 new developments across 31 countries1. 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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