By Our Reporter
Businesses that trade internationally need to be aware of the security measures in place to mitigate the risk to their operations and their people. This follows increased concern around public safety which has resulted in the intensification of security measures for transportation of goods internationally.
Recently three African countries, namely Sudan, South Sudan and Djibouti, joined the list of red countries, a classification which results in strict security measures being imposed on goods transported across the country’s borders. Other African countries currently classified as red countries include Niger, Nigeria, Mali, Somalia and Somaliland.
According to Oliver Facey, Vice President of Operations for DHL Express Sub Saharan Africa, Countries across the globe are classified according to their security risk profiles and are either regarded as red, white or green.
“The classification determines the level of security measures applicable to the countries, and includes various restrictions on the items that can be transported, as well as the screening levels packages need to be subjected to before being cleared for transportation to the EU and US. A red country is considered high risk due to potential national security concerns. Similarly, a white country is considered to have a certain level of risk, but not as high a security risk as a red country whereas green countries, such as France, have a minimal security risk level,
