XPO Logistics renews ISO 28,000 certification at its Canelas site in Porto, underscoring commitment to highest supply chain security standards
Certification recognizes company's performance in reducing hazards to people and goods across supply chain.
XPO, a leading provider of innovative and sustainable end-to-end logistics solutions throughout Europe, announced today that it has renewed ISO 28,000 certification at its Canelas site in Porto. This quality standard refers to security management and acknowledges the company's continuous work to reduce risks to people and protect goods across supply chains.
ISO 28,000 certification by the International Organization for Standardization is one of the most valued designations in the logistics and transportation sector because it analyzes supply chain risks and appropriate response plans.
In complying with this ISO standard, XPO Logistics reinforces the effectiveness of its security systems, allowing it to optimally monitor the flow of goods. In addition, this certificate recognizes the company’s speed of response to customers in emergency or urgent situations that may arise at any point in the supply chain, as well as a guarantee of the company's commitment to combat smuggling activities, theft and deterioration of goods.
Mayte Galeano, Human Resources Director for XPO Logistics in Southern Europe and Morocco, said: "We are proud to renew this certification, which endorses all the company's work to optimize security in the supply chain. It empowers us to continue providing excellent service to our customers with maximum security for their goods and for the professionals involved in each phase of the supply chain. People are one of our company pillars at XPO Logistics, so ensuring that our people can work safely is one of our top priorities."
Galeano also emphasized that XPO, as part of its training policy, is responsible for ensuring that all employees receive adequate training in quality, safety, health and environmental standards.
XPO Logistics is a leading innovative supply chain company in Europe, offering end-to-end logistics solutions that combine full-truckload, less-than-truckload, pallet distribution, last-mile delivery, global freight forwarding, and warehousing services. The company tailors its solutions to the specific needs of its customers in a wide range of industrial and consumer sectors.