CARGO SECURITY FEATURE
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about 70 percent of losses can be traced back to an ‘inside job’
individuals employed within the supply chain have actually been involved in the theft of shipments. About 70 percent of losses can be traced back to an ‘inside job’, TAPA’s Neumann pointed out, where information has been passed on to or traded with criminal gangs by supply chain employees. TAPA is doing what it can to raise
awareness of the scale of the problem. The need for those involved throughout the supply chain to understand the nature and size of the threat, and for them to develop strategies that mitigate the risk, is key, he said. And it might well be a salutary warning to some employed within the supply chain that the ‘inside job’ has become all too common over the years – and the investigating authorities already have a good idea of where to look for clues.
Changing the mindset The start of January will see TAPA release its latest TSRs – the Trucking Security Requirements that are widely used and respected within the freight
industry, while on 1 February it will roll out the TAPA Air Cargo Security Standards (ACSS). Developed in conjunction with airlines,
airports, handlers, forwarders, shippers and all the other various elements of the supply chain, these standards are devoted to setting the benchmark for those handling air freight. TAPA is continuing to work with police
forces, both national and international (such as Europol) to improve security but it is very much at the level of individuals within the supply chain that the real changes must take place, Neumann declared. There needs to be a new mindset
among those transporting high-value cargo, Neumann insisted. People have to be aware of the dangers and they must consider the threat to their cargo’s integrity all along the supply chain. A spokesperson for pharmaceutical
giant AstraZeneca concludes: “Ensuring the security of our medicines throughout their manufacturing and supply is a fundamental priority for us. “Membership of TAPA complements
our existing security arrangements and provides a globally acknowledged standard for the protection of goods in transit. We also value the opportunities that TAPA offers to share information and best practice with other manufacturers, the freight industry and key law enforcement partners in the countries in which we operate.”
TAPA tactics
APA is a unique forum that unites global manufacturers, logistic service providers, freight carriers, law enforcement agencies and other stakeholders with the common aim of reducing losses from the international supply chain. Regulatory affairs are a key
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area of the TAPA agenda as it works to protect its members’ interests and bring about positive changes in security legislation, practices and attitudes in the supply chain and insurance communities, as well as with law enforcement and other government agencies. This involves day-to-day liaison and exchanges of information with law enforcement authorities to raise awareness, increase co-operation and facilitate more pro-active and effective anti-crime activities. TAPA advises and lobbies
government authorities to ensure members’ interests are represented. As a result, the association has enjoyed great success in bringing cargo crime onto the political agenda in crime hotspots in Europe.
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