Modern Slavery Statement

1. Introduction & Commitment

SafeTransit EXPRESS is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all forms throughout our business operations and supply chain. This statement is made pursuant to Section 54 of the UK Modern Slavery Act 2015 and equivalent legislation in other jurisdictions where we operate.

We recognize that the logistics and transportation sector faces particular risks related to forced labor, debt bondage, and exploitation. SafeTransit EXPRESS takes these risks seriously and has implemented comprehensive measures to identify, prevent, and address modern slavery within our sphere of influence.

2. Our Business & Supply Chain

SafeTransit EXPRESS operates global logistics services including:

• International freight forwarding across 120+ countries
• Last-mile delivery services in 45 metropolitan areas
• Warehousing and distribution center operations
• Customs brokerage and trade compliance services
• Contract logistics and supply chain management

Our supply chain encompasses over 2,500 direct suppliers and subcontractors, including transportation providers, warehouse operators, packaging suppliers, technology vendors, facility management companies, and staffing agencies across multiple jurisdictions.

3. Risk Assessment

We conduct regular risk assessments to identify areas of elevated modern slavery risk:

3.1 High-Risk Areas Identified

• Labor-intensive operations: Warehousing, sorting, and last-mile delivery
• Agency and temporary workers: Seasonal peaks requiring contracted labor
• Subcontracted transport: Owner-operators and sub-tier carriers
• Geographic risk: Operations in countries with weak labor protections
• Procurement: Raw materials for packaging from developing regions
• Cleaning and security services: Outsourced facility support services

3.2 Risk Indicators

We train our personnel to recognize indicators of modern slavery, including:

• Workers unable to leave or restricted in their movement
• Excessive working hours with no time off
• Workers not in possession of their own identification documents
• Evidence of debt bondage or wage withholding
• Poor or substandard living conditions for migrant workers
• Fear, anxiety, or reluctance to speak freely among workers

4. Due Diligence Processes

4.1 Supplier Assessment

Our supplier due diligence program includes:

• Pre-qualification screening for all new suppliers against modern slavery criteria
• Contractual requirements for suppliers to comply with anti-slavery standards
• Annual self-assessment questionnaires for all Tier 1 suppliers
• Risk-based on-site audits conducted by trained assessors
• Review of supplier sub-contracting arrangements and labor sourcing practices
• Verification of right-to-work documentation and fair wage payment

4.2 Worker Engagement

We engage directly with workers at all levels to verify conditions:

• Confidential worker interviews during site audits
• Anonymous worker satisfaction surveys in multiple languages
• Worker helpline accessible in 15 languages
• Partnership with labor rights NGOs for independent worker engagement
• Worker committees and representation mechanisms at all major sites

5. Policies & Governance

The following policies support our anti-slavery commitments:

• Modern Slavery Policy: Board-approved policy setting zero tolerance for slavery
• Supplier Code of Conduct: Explicit prohibition of forced labor and trafficking
• Responsible Recruitment Policy: No worker-paid fees, ethical labor sourcing
• Whistleblowing Policy: Safe channels for reporting concerns without retaliation
• Human Rights Policy: Commitment to international human rights standards
• Procurement Policy: ESG criteria integrated into supplier selection

6. Training & Awareness

We deliver targeted training to ensure awareness and capability:

• Mandatory e-learning module on modern slavery for all employees (annual)
• Advanced training for procurement, HR, and compliance teams
• Specialized training for driver managers and warehouse supervisors
• Supplier awareness sessions and capability-building workshops
• Executive briefings and board-level updates on emerging risks
• Training completion rate tracked as a key compliance metric (target: 100%)

7. Remediation

In the event that modern slavery is identified within our operations or supply chain:

• Immediate action to protect affected workers from further harm
• Engagement with specialist support organizations for victim assistance
• Formal investigation with involvement of law enforcement where appropriate
• Root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions
• Remediation for affected workers including compensation and support services
• Decision on supplier relationship based on willingness to remediate
• Public reporting of incidents and actions taken in annual statement

8. Collaboration & Partnerships

We recognize that addressing modern slavery requires collective action:

• Member of the Logistics Anti-Slavery Coalition
• Signatory to the UN Global Compact principles on labor
• Partnership with the International Labour Organization (ILO)
• Collaboration with industry peers through the Responsible Freight Alliance
• Support for the Dhaka Principles on Migration with Dignity

9. Measuring Effectiveness

We measure the effectiveness of our anti-slavery program through:

• Number and outcome of audits conducted annually
• Training completion rates across all employee categories
• Number of reports received through whistleblowing channels
• Supplier compliance rates with anti-slavery contractual requirements
• Worker satisfaction scores from engagement activities
• Time to resolution for identified concerns

10. Board Approval

This statement has been approved by the Board of Directors of SafeTransit EXPRESS and is signed by the Chief Executive Officer. The Board reviews and approves this statement annually, receiving quarterly progress updates from the Chief Compliance Officer.

11. Contact

To report concerns about modern slavery, or for questions about this statement:

• Ethics Hotline: Available 24/7, anonymous reporting accepted
• Compliance Team: modernslavery@safetransitexpress.com
• General Inquiries: Visit our Contact Page