DHL, the world’s leading Logistics Company, announced today that its freight forwarding division, DHL Global Forwarding, has signed security partnership with Air India–SATS, Bengaluru. The security partnership aims to develop standard operating procedures that support and fulfill customers’ security requirements.
This is the first time in the Indian logistics industry that a freight forwarder has initiated a security partnership program with a cargo terminal operator.
According to the partnership program MOU, DHL Global Forwarding will work together with Air India-SATS and agree on standard operating procedures (SOP) for high-value and high-risk air cargo, to share best practices and information on crime trends.
“We are glad to enter into this Security Partnership program with Air India-SATS. To ensure that security in today’s supply chain becomes more efficient and effective it is important for all involved parties to promote collaboration, open communication and best practices. This forward looking partnership is a valuable benefit for all our customers and a true example of trust and respect.” says Christoph Remund, CEO, DHL Lemuir Logistics Pvt. Ltd.
“By developing stringent internal and external security procedures, which are an integral part of a successful supply chain especially for high value shipments, Air India-SATS, through this partnership, will work on developing best practice security initiatives that will enable us to further improve product delivery to our customers,” said TjunKyet Kwa Senior Vice President – Cargo, Air India SATS Airport Services.
Debashis Golder, Vice President Cargo, Air India SATS further added, “The security partnership program will help create a safer environment for DHL and Air India-SATS employees who handle high-value and high-risk products.”
This partnership will be particularly beneficial to companies shipping high-value or sensitive goods.
