ADT was originally certified to the ISO 9001:2000 by Bureau Veritas in November 2008 and upgraded to ISO 9001:2008 in September 2009. The company’s activities in Mina Zayed, Musaffah Port and Free Port in Abu Dhabi were re-certified after a stringent audit.
Martijn Van de Linde, ADT’s Chief Executive Officer said: “The safety of everyone in our ports is our top priority, and in April 2010 we made a commitment to further increase safety and to reduce the impact our services have on the environment. These internationally recognized certifications are evidence of this very clear commitment.”
Van de Linde added: “I thank the team at ADT for their hard work in making the port a safer place and achieving the certification, but we acknowledge the job is not over. We strive for continuous improvement in everything we do, and have now also commenced work on securing the ISO 28001 certification for our security management systems.”
ADT currently manages and operates the three leading ports in Abu Dhabi: Mina Zayed, the main gateway for cargo in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi; Mina Freeport that caters for smaller vessels, tugs and barges; and Mina Musaffah located in the heart of the industrial area.
The diversified portfolio of services includes a dedicated Container Terminal, Container Freight Station, Warehousing, Cold Store and a General Cargo Terminal that is widely regarded as the market leader in the region.
ADT will also manage and operate Khalifa Port when it opens in the 4th quarter of 2012.
