The Shipper of Trust certification sets the standard for excellence, responsibility, and resilience in logistics. The Certificate Shipper of Trust (CCR) project, with the slogan “the driver at the forefront & the cargo at the center”, is a voluntary ethical logistics accreditation based on the global IRU/GSA/ITF Charter, agreed by the global drivers’ union (ITF), the International Road Transport Association (IRU), and the Global Shippers’ Alliance (GSA).
CCR is fully aligned with the European Wellbeing Pledge for Drivers, promoted by ESPORG, and aims to improve drivers’ conditions at loading and unloading points while fostering responsible, sustainable logistics practices.
Certified companies gain recognition for professionalism, stronger relationships with carriers, and a framework to enhance supply chain resilience and sustainability, making them preferred, trusted partners in today’s complex logistics landscape.
Key Benefits of Shipper of Trust Certification:
- Recognition and Distinction: Endorsed by the Department of Transport and Logistics, certified companies stand out for their professionalism, responsibility, and leadership in logistics.
- Attracting and Retaining Talent: Embedding principles of responsibility and excellence motivates logistics professionals and helps companies secure top talent.
- Alignment with Global Standards: Certification links companies to the IRU–GSA–ITF Charter, promoting international best practices in transparency and governance.
- Ethical and Regulatory Advancement: Supports compliance with evolving directives, such as the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), reinforcing integrity and accountability.
- Enhanced Stakeholder Collaboration: Encourages structured communication with carriers, suppliers, clients, and institutions, strengthening supply chain resilience.
- Innovation and Benchmarking: Fosters development of new logistics performance indicators, driving continuous improvement and sustainability.
- Competitive Advantage with Carriers: Recognised as preferred partners, certified shippers build stronger, more reliable relationships.
- Improved Contingency Planning: Promotes robust logistics contingency plans to navigate disruptions and market volatility.
- Standardisation of Best Practices: Contributes to harmonising high-quality standards across the logistics sector.
- Institutional and Financial Recognition: Viewed as a trusted indicator of governance, sustainability, and resilience, enhancing reputation and investment appeal.
- Supply Chain Resilience: Provides a framework to assess and strengthen the stability, adaptability, and long-term performance of supply chains.
To get involved, please contact Jordi Espin, Secretary General of the Spanish Shippers’ Council, at jespin@transprime.es.