The Port of Dover was commended for its traffic management, pilotage, mooring, cargo handling, security and freight operations connected with the Port’s ferry, cruise and recreational activities, as well as for its land-based management of property and operations.

ISO 9001:2008 sets out the criteria for a quality management system and can be used by any organisation, large or small, regardless of its field of activity.  ISO 9001:2008 is implemented by over one million companies and organisations in over 170 countries.

This standard is based on a number of quality management principles including a strong customer focus, the motivation and leadership of top management, the process approach and continual improvement. 

Chief Executive of the Port of Dover, Tim Waggott, is delighted with yet another recognition of the Port’s continuing high quality performance.

“This re-accreditation shows how seriously we take the management of such an important international gateway. It shows we have a strong management team, a dedicated local workforce and the commitment to making Dover the best port in the world. With a clear and shared vision, such recognition shows that we have the team to keep Dover, the Port and the UK economy moving.” 

ENDS

Issued by Corporate Affairs on 01304 240400 (ext. 4410 from 8.30 – 17.00)

Notes to Editors

• The Port handles 13 million passengers, 2.4 million freight vehicles and £100 billion of UK/European trade.
• The Port supports 22,000 jobs, many of which are in the local community.
• It has a shared vision to protect and enhance short and long term port capacity for the nation whilst delivering the catalyst for the regeneration of Dover.