Tribune News Network
Doha
Gulf Warehousing Company (GWC), one of the MENA region’s fastest-growing logistics companies, has announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, FLAG Logistics, has earned four prestigious ISO certifications. This achievement underscores FLAG Logistics’ commitment to maintaining the highest quality standards and global best practices within the logistics industry.
FLAG Logistics secured ISO 28000:2022 for Security Management System (SMS), along with three ISO certifications for its Integrated Management System (IMS). These include ISO 9001:2015 for Quality Management Systems (QMS), ISO 14001:2015 for Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and ISO 45001:2018 for Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems (OH&S). These certifications followed a comprehensive external audit that confirmed FLAG Logistics’ full compliance with all the standards’ stringent requirements.
ISO certifications are globally recognized for providing frameworks that ensure quality, health and safety, environmental protection, and security. These certifications further enhance FLAG Logistics’ operational efficiency, helping the company maintain and exceed global standards through unified and integrated processes across all functions.
The ISO 28000:2022 certification for Security Management Systems is particularly significant for FLAG Logistics as it provides a best-practice framework to mitigate security risks across the company’s various activities and operations. This standard helps FLAG Logistics address and manage security concerns that impact the organization, particularly its supply chain. By adhering to this certification, FLAG Logistics ensures that it maintains the highest level of security, safeguarding its operations and assets.
In addition to the security framework, FLAG Logistics has successfully implemented an Integrated Management System (IMS), which encompasses the ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 45001:2018 standards.
ISO 9001:2015 ensures that FLAG Logistics adheres to a robust quality management system (QMS), allowing the company to deliver high-quality services and products that consistently meet and exceed customer expectations. The QMS is aligned with global best practices, enabling FLAG Logistics to comply with relevant legal and regulatory requirements.
ISO 14001:2015 demonstrates FLAG Logistics’ commitment to environmental responsibility. Through this certification, the company focuses on improving resource efficiency, optimizing water and energy consumption, and promoting sustainable waste management practices, such as recycling. By identifying environmental risks and opportunities, FLAG Logistics proactively manages its environmental impact, contributing to a more sustainable future.
ISO 45001:2018 sets a global standard for occupational health and safety. By implementing this certification, FLAG Logistics ensures that the well-being of its workforce is prioritized. The framework enables the company to manage and reduce workplace risks, fostering a safer and more secure working environment for its employees. This commitment to health and safety also enhances overall operational performance and sustainability.
In addition to these certifications, FLAG Logistics is executing a strategy to expand its presence in Oman, where it became the first logistics company to establish operations in Khazaen Economic City. This strategic location offers excellent connectivity to transport links, borders, and is within a two-hour drive of 80% of Oman’s population.
FLAG Logistics operates from a state-of-the-art 50,000m² infrastructure in Khazaen Economic City, which is segmented into specialist areas designed to meet various logistical needs. These areas include dry, ambient, chilled, and frozen warehousing, bulk storage, records management, and marshalling areas. The 27,500m² warehouse and distribution center further strengthens FLAG Logistics’ ability to offer comprehensive logistics services across Oman.
FLAG Logistics leverages GWC’s 20 years of expertise to set new benchmarks in the logistics industry. By providing reliable and efficient logistics solutions, FLAG Logistics aims to cater to a diverse range of customer needs. These solutions include storage, freight forwarding, supply chain management, customs clearance, project logistics, sports logistics, event logistics, and fine art logistics. FLAG also offers advanced records management services, including collection, storage, and retrieval, ensuring that its customers’ critical records are handled with the utmost care and efficiency.
With offices and warehouses strategically located across the region, FLAG Logistics is positioned to deliver cost-effective and timely logistics solutions, further solidifying its reputation as a leading provider in the MENA region.
FLAG Logistics’ achievement of securing four ISO certifications marks a significant milestone in its journey toward operational excellence and global competitiveness. By adhering to the highest international standards, FLAG Logistics ensures the quality of its services, the safety of its workforce, and its commitment to environmental sustainability. As the company expands its presence in Oman and beyond, FLAG Logistics is poised to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of logistics in the MENA region.