MIT Cargo receives ISO 9001:2000 certification

MIT Cargo, the Hayleys Group's international freight management specialist has achieved an operational milestone with its quality management system being certified compliant with ISO 9001:2000.

The certification by Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance Limited covers the provision of Freight Forwarding Services including Ocean and Air Freight, International Express and Associated Logistics Services and harmonises many disciplines within the company.

Hayleys PLC Deputy Chairman Mohan Pandithage said conforming to a stringent international quality management system such as ISO 9001 is difficult in a fast-paced and mercurial business like freight forwarding.

"We are proud of this important achievement by MIT Cargo," said Pandithage. As part of the process, MIT Cargo has trained 12 of its staff as Internal Auditors who will conduct periodic in-house audits to monitor compliance with the requirements of the ISO 9001 Quality Management System.