DHL Express Kenya has been awarded the globally acclaimed international benchmark certification for security by the Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA). This is the second time the Kenyan company has clinched the internationally recognized certification having first achieved it in December 2007. DHL Express Kenya is currently the only certified industry player in East Africa.
The certification recognizes the company’s advanced security systems and measures for cargo in transit within its network. The security and protection of goods is a major concern and priority to customers shipping internationally, as well as to the express and logistics industry as a whole.
The certification is another feather in the cap of the award winning company and is extremely relevant for high value shipments. “The re-certification by TAPA is yet another vote of confidence in our services. We are delighted to be recognized by such a globally respected industry organization,” said DHL Express, Kenya Country Manager Alan Cassels.
TAPA’s security requirements for certification are recognized globally as the industry standard for cargo facility and transport security. The Association’s Incident Information Service (IIS) constantly captures and shares data, enabling industry players to use the latest cargo crime intelligence to avoid incident ‘hotspots’, protect goods in transit and, if required, to report and trace stolen property.
The association also regularly consults at the highest level of relevant government departments and with law enforcement agencies to support the requirements of its members in their campaign to reduce crime.
Cargo crime is one of the biggest supply chain challenges for manufacturers of high value / high risk products.
“Today, organized crime rings are operating globally. TAPA creates a platform to help businesses fight back against cargo crime by means of real-time intelligence and the latest preventative security measures to protect goods in the supply chain,” Said Cassels.
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