The unprecedented focus on the resilience of global supply chains in the ‘new normal’ post-coronavirus world will lead to a wider adopting of industry standards which secure the movements of goods by all modes of transport and protect the reputations of international brands, says the Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA) as it marked the launch of the latest 2020 revisions of its Facility Security Requirements (FSR) and Trucking Security Requirements (TSR) in Europe, the Middle East, … [Read more...] about Demand for greater supply chain resilience to drive uptake of new TAPA security standards
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DHL Express to build new gateway at Munich Airport
DHL Express Germany and Munich Airport have concluded an agreement for the construction of a new cargo building at Munich Airport. The new building will be built on the site currently occupied by the car parks P 80 and P 80 West and will have a gross floor area of more than 8,000 square meters. For the first time, the partners signed the contract digitally, reflecting the current restrictions. DHL Express will plan, build, and operate the new building and lease the land for it from Munich … [Read more...] about DHL Express to build new gateway at Munich Airport
TAPA partners with Bosch Secure Truck Parking, boosting secure parking places by over 42% in 12 months
The Transported Asset Protection Association’s (TAPA) programme to reduce cargo thefts and increase supply chain resilience in Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) region has a new partner: Bosch Secure Truck Parking, a digital booking platform for truck parking spaces in Europe. The partnership is contributing to a 42.9 percent growth in the Association’s database of secure parking places in the last 12 months. Designed by its Manufacturer and Logistics Service Provider members, TAPA’s … [Read more...] about TAPA partners with Bosch Secure Truck Parking, boosting secure parking places by over 42% in 12 months
TAPA warns of a significant spike in cargo thefts as criminals get back to ‘business as usual’
Manufacturers and logistics service providers must be prepared to protect their supply chains from a projected significant spike in cargo thefts as coronavirus lockdowns begin to be lifted across the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region, the Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA) has warned. With entire national populations being advised to stay at home to stop the spread of COVID-19 since the beginning of March, cargo thieves have clearly found it much more challenging to … [Read more...] about TAPA warns of a significant spike in cargo thefts as criminals get back to ‘business as usual’
TAPA to consider aligning PSR standard with new European Commission safe parking programme
The Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA) is to explore the benefits of aligning its Parking Security Requirements (PSR) industry standard with the European Commission’s new Safe & Secure Parking Places for Trucks programme to establish a common solution to help tackle the biggest cause of rising cargo crime in Europe. The Association – the leading Security Expert Network for everyone in the supply chain – agreed to look for ‘a common understanding on the best way … [Read more...] about TAPA to consider aligning PSR standard with new European Commission safe parking programme
TAPA calls for more data sharing as cargo crime reaches 3-year high
On the back of a surge in cargo crime, up 115 per cent to nearly 450 reported cases in the EMEA region over the first quarter this year alone, the Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA) is calling for more active partnerships and data sharing. Increased sharing of cargo crime data by law enforcement agencies will enable manufacturers and logistics service providers to further protect high value/theft attractive goods in supply chains said TAPA. This will also help relieve pressure on … [Read more...] about TAPA calls for more data sharing as cargo crime reaches 3-year high