What is the ISO 27001 certificate and why trust a certified logistics company?
In logistics and warehousing, safety depends not only on how goods are handled; it also hinges on how the accompanying information is protected: orders, contracts, technical and regulatory documentation, customer and supplier data. The ISO 27001 certificate is the international benchmark for implementing an Information Security Management System (ISMS) capable of protecting those assets with rigor and transparency.
What is ISO 27001 and what does it cover at a logistics operator?
ISO 27001 defines the requirements to identify risks, apply controls, and continually improve information security. At a certified logistics and warehousing company, you can expect:
- Governance and accountability: clear policies and roles defining who decides and is accountable for security
- Asset management and information classification: inventory, labeling, and handling according to criticality
- Access control: least-privilege granting, periodic reviews, and segregation of duties
- Physical and environmental security: access control to warehouse/offices, CCTV, electrical protection, HVAC, and redundancies
- Cryptography and secure communications: encryption of data at rest and in transit, segmented networks
- Supplier management: assessment and security clauses across the supply chain
- Business continuity: backups, disaster recovery, and operational continuity plans
- Incident management: detection, response, logging, and post-incident learning
Benefits for you and your customers
- Verifiable trust: your data and your customers’ data are protected with standards audited by an independent body.
- Reduced operational risk: lower likelihood of disruptions due to cyberattacks, errors, or data leaks.
- Facilitated regulatory compliance: alignment with data protection requirements and sector frameworks (especially relevant in chemical logistics).
- Transparency and traceability: robust document control that evidences compliance to auditors and customers.
- Competitive advantage: certification differentiates your operator and strengthens your own value proposition.
How does ISO 27001 fit with supply chain requirements?
In demanding environments —such as logistics and storage of chemical products— information security complements operational safety. ISO 27001 coexists with quality and environmental management systems (ISO 9001, ISO 14001), health and safety (ISO 45001), and technical requirements (for example, ADR in the transport of dangerous goods). The result is a comprehensive approach: safe goods and protected information.
How to verify your operator’s certification?
Before awarding a contract, you can request and review:
- Certificate number and certification body: validate that it is a recognized certification entity
- Scope: ensure it includes the services and sites you will use (warehouses, offices, systems)
- Issue and expiry dates: confirm validity and the schedule of surveillance audits
- Statement of Applicability (SoA): list of ISO 27001 controls adopted by the operator
- Key policies: available to clients (security, continuity, incident management)
Comparison: certified vs. non-certified company
| Aspect | ISO 27001-certified company | Non-certified company |
|---|---|---|
| Risk management | Formal methodology, reviews and records | Ad hoc practices, limited evidence |
| Access controls | Least privilege and audits | Manual provisioning/deprovisioning, over-privilege risk |
| Continuity | Tested backups and recovery plans | Occasional backups, no regular testing |
| Suppliers | Assessed and contracted with security clauses | Generic or no clauses |
| Incidents | Defined response and notification process | Reactive response, poor traceability |
Frequently asked questions
– Does the certification apply to the entire company or only to certain sites and services?
It depends on the scope. Verify that it includes the warehouses, processes, and systems relevant to your contract.
– Does ISO 27001 improve the continuity of logistics service?
Yes. It requires plans and testing that reduce recovery time in the event of incidents, protecting your operations and inventory.
– What changes for you as a client when working with a certified operator?
You gain visibility, evidence of compliance, and a shared framework for audits, assessments, and contractual requirements.
– Is it relevant if I handle dangerous goods?
Especially. Technical and regulatory documentation requires protection equivalent to that of the goods to avoid risks and penalties.
Why choose Global-TALKE?
If you value working with an operator that protects information with the same rigor used to handle and store your products, you will find in Global-TALKE a partner aligned with your requirements. ISO 27001 is embedded in our processes, facilities, and culture of continuous improvement to offer you real security, compliance, and traceability.
We will be pleased to review your case, share the scope of our certification, and propose a collaboration model that strengthens your supply chain.
