TAPA EMEA Regional Conference
14th November 2012, Olympia, London
The Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA EMEA) held its second regional conference at Transport Security Expo 2012 in Olympia.
According to the European Union, the theft of high value, high risk products moving in supply chains in Europe costs businesses in excess of €8.2 billion a year. The threat from organised criminals is increasing and becoming more violent. They must be stopped.
TAPA is a unique forum that unites global manufacturers, logistics providers, freight carriers, law enforcement agencies, and other stakeholders with the common aim of reducing losses from international supply chains.
Today, in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, (EMEA) The Americas and Asia, TAPA’s membership is at its highest ever level – and growing month-on-month. The Association’s 700+ members include many of the world’s leading manufacturing brands as well as their logistics and transport providers with combined annual sales of over US$900 billion.
TAPA EMEA Regional Conference Programme
The TAPA EMEA Regional Conference ran over 1 day and comprised some 10 sessions together with round table discussions and debates. Key Themes for 2012 included:-
| 0915-0930 |
Welcome to the TAPA (Transported Assets Protection Association) Mr Jason Breakwell, Director, TAPA EMEA |
| 0930 - 1015 |
TAPA AIR CARGO SEUCRITY STANDARDS (TACSS) workshop Learn about the Standards – who should apply them and how Mr Paul Linders, Director, TAPA EMEA |
| 1015 - 1045 |
Case study on TACSS certification Hear from someone who has obtained the Standards and how their achieved them Mr Luc Clauwaert, Group Security Manager, Aviapartner Holding nv sa |
| 1045 - 1115 |
Coffee, Tea & Exhibition Visit |
| 1115 - 1200 |
Presentation from UK Human Trafficking Centre Serious Organised Crime Agency What is trafficking, who are the traffickers, who is affected Mr Vincent Dean, Operational Tactical Adviser, UK Human Trafficking Centre, Serious Organised Crime Agency |
| 1200 - 1245 |
An update form ACPO (Association of Chief Police Officers) ITS Working Group Mr Jim Hammond, Chief Superintendent, ACPO ITS Working Group Mr Mick Trosh, ITS Strategic R & D and Innovation Manager , ACPO ITS Working Group |
| 1245 - 1400 |
Lunch & Exhibition Visit |
|
1400 - 1445 |
TAPA Truck Standards Requirementswork shop |
| 1445 - 1515 |
Case study on TSR certification Hear from someone who has obtained the Standards and how their achieved them Ms Rita van Schijndel, Coordinator Quality, Assurance & Security, Bas Transport & Logistics BV |
| 1515 - 1545 |
Coffee & Tea |
| 1545 - 1630 |
Panel Discussion and close Put your questions to the experts on TAPA and its Standards |
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