Securing High-Value Goods in Transit and Storage
The Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA) develops global standards to minimize theft and losses in the supply chain—particularly for high-value, theft-sensitive goods such as electronics, pharmaceuticals, and luxury items. TAPA certification establishes a recognized benchmark for logistics, transport, and warehousing security.
TAPA standards, including FSR (Facility Security Requirements) and TSR (Trucking Security Requirements), define minimum acceptable security levels across areas such as perimeter control, CCTV, access management, employee screening, vehicle security, and secure parking. Certification involves an independent audit confirming that a facility or transport operation meets these requirements.
BQCIS is an approved audit provider for TAPA certifications. Our qualified auditors assess your logistics network and facilities against the TAPA criteria. Certification demonstrates to clients and insurers that your operations maintain top-tier security, reducing losses and potentially lowering insurance premiums.
Key TAPA Audit Activities
Key Benefits of TAPA Certification
Reduce Cargo Theft & Losses
Implementing TAPA standards significantly decreases exposure to cargo theft and pilferage during transit and storage.
Enhance Security Posture
Establishes a globally recognized benchmark for physical and procedural security in logistics and warehousing operations.
Meet Customer & Industry Requirements
Many global shippers require TAPA certification from logistics providers handling high-value or time-critical goods.
Potential Insurance Advantages
Verified TAPA compliance can reduce perceived risk, supporting negotiations for lower cargo-insurance premiums.
Success Story
3PL Achieves TAPA FSR Level A Certification
A regional logistics provider handling high-value electronics needed TAPA FSR certification to satisfy new contract requirements from a global technology client.
BQCIS conducted a pre-audit identifying CCTV blind spots and procedural gaps. Following corrective actions, a full certification audit verified compliance with FSR Level A security requirements.
The company earned TAPA FSR certification, improving supply-chain security credibility, winning new contracts, and reducing annual insurance premiums by 15 %.