DHL Express Istanbul Gateway achieves TAPA ‘A’ certification,becoming the 400th TAPA-certified site in the DHL Expressglobal network
The Istanbul Gateway of DHL Express in Turkey has become the400th facility worldwide to be awarded with the TransportedAsset Protection Association (TAPA) security certification. Thisindependent recognition confirms that DHL Express has implementedthe highest security standards for transporting shipments throughthe supply chain. This milestone for DHL’s global networkdemonstrates the company’s commitment and tireless efforts to meetthe highest TAPA Facility Security Requirements (FSR)worldwide.
Adrian Whelan, Head of Global Security for DHL Express,comments: “Operating in more than 220 countries and territories,DHL Express is the most international company in the world, andsecurity has always been a top priority for us. Although we alwayshad our own internal security standards for many years, we areconvinced that it is important to be independently verified andcertified, mainly for our customers, so that they know theirvaluable shipments are in safe hands. Since certifying the firstfacility at Penang Gateway in Malaysia in 2001, we are now veryproud to complete the certification of the 400th facility.”And he summarizes: “It is all about the customer and their needs –security and supply chain resilience is not a nice to have, it is amust have!”
The internationally recognized TAPA certification is one of themost rigorous logistics and supply chain security certifications.The independently audited certification is widely respected as theleading security standard in this sector and focuses on the way inwhich high-value goods are handled, warehoused and transported. DHLExpress ensures that its processes and services provide the higheststandards possible in the industry.
“We are proud that our newly opened Gateway at Istanbul airportreceived the TAPA ‘A’ certification”, added Mustafa Tonguç, CEO ofDHL Express Turkey. “Our customers entrust us with high value goods– from technology products to luxury fashion labels, lifesavingmedical devices to vaccines – we handle tens of thousands ofshipments daily. Our relentless focus on security and regulartraining helps build business resilience for us, and our customers’supply chains.”
With over 400 certified TAPA Level A and B sites, DHL Express isthe global industry leader in terms of number of TAPA certifiedfacilities. The accredited facilities now span 79 countries, with159 DHL Express facilities located in Europe, 104 in Asia-Pacific,28 in China, 70 in the Americas, 20 in Sub Saharan Africa and therewere 24 certificates obtained in the Middle East and NorthAfrica.
“Congratulations on reaching this significant milestone! Itdemonstrates your commitment to achieving the highest supply chainsecurity standards in the industry”, said Thorsten Neumann,President & CEO TAPA EMEA. “Customers globally are increasinglydemanding resilience and sustainability built into their networksby their logistics partners. DHL Express has certainly proved thatits network is safe, secure and certified by the internationallyrecognized TAPA Standards.”