TNT Express UAE has obtained security certification by the Transported Asset Protection Association(TAPA) for 2011-2013, achieving an audit score of 97% for its main depot in Dubai. The company said
the renewal of its TAPA certification reflected the company’s high security standards.Mark Pell, General Manager for TNT Express UAE, commented: “TNT Express’ investment intoenhancing security standards contributes to a better and safer global service offering to ourcustomers. This was again a very stringent audit and we are proud to have maintained an almostperfect score.”
TAPA is a global forum of security, insurance and logistics professionals established toensure the safe and secure transport, storage and warehousing of TAPA members’ assets throughoutthe world.
TAPA certified companies must pass a detailed independent physical premises audit to ensurecompliance with numerous Freight Security Requirements (FSRs). The FSR contains elements for accesscontrol, employee checks, perimeter security, intruder security devices, monitoring systems,high-value storage areas, transit delays and other areas of concern in warehouses, distributioncentres, and consolidation facilities. It also includes specifying minimum security measures fordrivers.
Bryan Moulds, Managing Director for TNT Express Middle East, concluded: “A high level ofsecurity is crucial when handling our customers’ valuable consignments. The TAPA certification hasplayed a major role in maintaining a notable standard in the logistics industry across the MiddleEast region.”
