DP WORLD IMPLEMENTS INTERNATIONAL SECURITY STANDARD ACROSS AUSTRALIA

• All five DP World Terminals in Australia achieve ISO 28000 security standard certification
• DP World continues to implement international security standards across its global network

Sydney, Australia, 26 May 2009: - Global marine terminal operator DP World has achieved the international standard ISO 28000:2007 certification in supply chain security management at all of its Australian Container Terminals. The addition of the five terminals takes to 24 the number of independently audited ISO security certified DP World terminals globally so far. The certification was undertaken and awarded by TUV Rheinland Japan Ltd.

Commenting on the achievement, Jack Williams, Senior Vice President and Managing Director of DP World’s Australia and New Zealand region said:

“We are proud and pleased to be the only operator in Australia to receive this certification. We are committed to offering the best possible service to our customers and this international recognition of our security management system underlines to our customers that robust systems are in place to provide for the security of their cargo and of the people using the terminal facilities.”

DP World regards security as a core service to its customers and is implementing the international standard throughout its network of 49 terminals.

The ISO 28000 standard sets in place mechanisms and processes to address security vulnerabilities at strategic and operational levels, as well as establishing preventive action plans. The certification at each facility was granted after a stringent series of audits of each of the facilities, 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 and national security legislative codes to which DP World already conforms to at its terminals.

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 CTPAT.

About DP World

DP World is one of the largest marine terminal operators in the world, with 49 terminals(1) and 12 new developments across 31 countries(2). 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 15 consecutive years.

In 2008, DP World handled more than 46.8 million TEU (twenty-foot equivalent container units) across its portfolio from the Americas to Asia – an increase of 8% on 2007. With a pipeline of expansion and development projects in key growth markets, including India, China and the Middle East, capacity is expected to rise to around 95 million TEU over the next ten years.

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(1) DP World Djen Djen in Algeria will join the portfolio in the first half of 2009.
(2) As of March 2009.

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