DISP COMPLIANCE
FOR LOGISTICS
COMPANIES
Australian logistics companies transporting, storing, or handling Defence materiel — including weapons, ammunition, classified equipment, and sensitive cargo — must hold current DISP membership. Physical security is the primary compliance domain, but ICT, personnel, and governance obligations apply equally.
DEFENCE LOGISTICS REQUIREMENTS
Physical security is the primary DISP domain for logistics — secure storage, transport, and chain-of-custody controls for Defence materiel
Clearance level required for personnel with unescorted access to PROTECTED or above Defence materiel and storage areas
Export control obligations apply to logistics companies handling US-origin defence equipment, components, and technical data
Annual Security Report must be submitted to DSVS — failure results in membership suspension and contract risk
THE COMPLIANCE IMPERATIVE
Why DISP Is Non-Negotiable for Australian Logistics Companies
Defence logistics companies occupy a unique position in the DISP framework — physical security is the dominant compliance domain, but the ICT, personnel, and governance requirements are equally non-negotiable. A logistics company that secures its warehouses but fails to implement Essential Eight ML2 on its transport management systems will fail its DISP assessment.
The chain-of-custody requirements for Defence materiel are particularly stringent. Every movement of classified or sensitive cargo must be documented, authorised, and auditable. DISP requires that this documentation is maintained in a secure system with access controls, audit logs, and retention policies that satisfy the DSPF's information security requirements.
Personnel security for logistics companies extends beyond the warehouse. Drivers, freight handlers, customs brokers, and depot managers who have unescorted access to PROTECTED or above materiel must hold appropriate AGSVA clearances — typically Baseline for OFFICIAL: Sensitive and NV1 for PROTECTED. DISPath manages clearance sponsorship for all relevant roles.
DISP DOMAINS FOR LOGISTICS
What DISP Requires From Your Logistics Operation
Governance & Risk Management
Personnel Security
ICT Security
Physical Security
THE SERIOUS DEFENCE PROCESS
From Gap to Certified in 90 Days
Gap Assessment
DISPulse maps your logistics operation against all four DISP domains with particular focus on physical security. You receive a prioritised remediation register within 5 business days.
Physical Security Uplift
DISPath consultants design and document your physical security controls — secure storage specifications, access control systems, and transport security procedures.
Application Preparation
DISPulse generates your complete DISP application package: Security Plan, personnel clearance register, and supporting evidence mapped to DSPF requirements.
Ongoing Compliance
DISPulse monitors your posture continuously, triggers ASR generation annually, and alerts you to regulatory changes across DISP and PSPF.
LOGISTICS ASSESSMENT
Book Your DISP Gap Assessment
We assess your logistics operation against all four DISP domains with a focus on physical security. You receive a prioritised remediation register within 5 business days.
CONTRACT RISK ALERT
Logistics companies without DISP membership cannot be awarded Defence transport or storage contracts — regardless of their commercial track record or existing security infrastructure.
SERIOUS DEFENCE
Your DISP Application.
Our Expertise.
Serious Defence has guided Australian logistics companies through DISP accreditation across road, air, and sea freight operations. We understand the intersection of physical security requirements, ITAR obligations, and DISP compliance for complex supply chain environments.