ICT Logistics A/S – Company of the month - July-Aug. 2009
ICT Logistics A/S becomes the first Danish transport company with the AEO certificate – for it’s security against terrorism.
The AEO certificate documents that the company is a reliable partner and that it is well protected against terrorism and economic crime. This gives ICT Logistics A/S great advantages in connection with customs control of international transports.
In the wake of the events on September 11th 2001 the need has arisen to establish safer chains of transport. AEO (Authorised Economic Operator) is the name of a European Union certificate that documents that the company has secure, transparent routines and is financially sound. Also it proves a high degree of care in the company’s customs and internal control procedures showing it as a quality partner in the international trade. The new certificate mirror corresponding systems in the USA and Canada.
As the very first Danish transport and logistics company, ICT Logistics A/S with its headquaters in Herning has received the AEO certificate. Leif M. Pedersen, Managing Director of ICT Logistics A/S says “We are extremely proud of this fact. We have worked hard to create transparancy and to ensure secure routines within our organisation. This work has now been rewarded through the AEO Certificate which documents that we are a serious and reliable partner in the international market. It also gives us, and just as importantly - our customers, a number of advantages. During transportation crossing international borders, companies with an AEO certificate will be prioritised as we can document a credible internal control and that our financing and the way we operate is solid and transparent. This reduces the risk of delays and detention of our clients’ shipments and other transactions.”
AEO certification is part of the process started in the EU to upgrade the security of the transport chain and in customs related matters. The process involves all parties from suppliers to transportation companies, hauliers, handling terminals and through to delivery at the final destination.
The AEO certificate was formally presented to ICT Logistics A/S by Skat (the Danish Customs Authorities) on Wednesday June 17th 2009 during an event in the company’s head office.
ICT Logistics A/S is a logistics and transport company specializing in transport and logistics solutions between Western Europe, Russia, CIS, The Baltics States and Central Eastern Europe. The company employs more than 50 staff divided between 10 offices in 7 countries - with more than 500 trailers to their disposal. ICT Logistics A/S offer tailormade solutions based on trailer transport, railway transportation in wagons or containers, pram transport, project transport and factory relocation. Furthermore we offer dedicated solutions within the textile, energy, oil & gas, hazardous substances and agricultural industries.
