Emirates Group Security joins DHL strategic air cargo partnership
As one of DHL's preferred air carriers, Emirates Airline is one of the first airline partners to join this programme.
The aim of this security partnership programme is to work together and to agree on standard operating procedures (SOP) for high-value and high-risk air cargo, to share best practices and information on crime trends and to partner in lobbying towards authorities.
Emirates Group Security and DHL Global Forwarding have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in Strategic Air Cargo Security Partnership, a DHL Global Forwarding initiative.
Commenting on the new partnership programme, Dr. Abdulla Al Hashimi, Divisional Senior Vice President Emirates Group Security said: 'The Emirates Group has always been committed to strengthening security throughout the handling chain. Incidentally, it was Emirates and DHL that were among the first in the UAE and Middle East that attained the TAPA (Technology Asset Protection Association) certification. This is another programme that embodies the symbiotic relationship between major players and stakeholders in the cargo industry.'
Emirates Group Security will work very closely with DHL, which has already established a strong reputation for itself as a reliable and stable international express and logistics provider and will build on this reputation to offer value-added services to our customers, thereby generating greater confidence in Dubai's air cargo industry,' he added.
'We are glad to welcome Emirates Group Security, a leading security and valuables handling company in our Security Partnership programme', said Robert Larson, Senior Vice-President and Head of Global Security DHL Logistics. 'Previously we worked in parallel, whereas now we can combine our expertise and can contribute more efficiently to making the global supply chain more secure. I believe that this partnership is a good way to convince our customers to entrust their high-value freight to us, as both brands are internationally renowned,' concluded Larson.
Emirates Group Security
Dubai Civil Aviation has nominated Emirates Group Security as the only authorized security service provider at Dubai International Airport. All valuable cargo shipments entering or exiting Dubai Airport are securely handled by Emirates Group Security through its sister division Transguard. Offering a one stop shop for all valuable cargo logistics, Transguard is also the leading freight forwarding agent offering customs clearance and handling of import and export shipments from Dubai. With a fleet of more than 70 fully equipped armoured trucks and an established local network in all key trading locations, Transguard presents a broad range of services for the secure transportation of all valuable cargo including bank notes, diamonds, jewelleries, gold bullions, precious metals and diplomatic mails within the UAE as well as major international destinations with full insurance coverage. Transguard also offers comprehensive packages for bond guarantees, customs clearance for international and local exhibitions and insurance backing from world's prime underwriters. For more information visit: www.transguardsecuritysolutions.com
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