TAPA
Overview of TAPA (Transported Asset Protection Association)
TAPA is an acronym standing for Transported Asset Protection Association. It was established in 1997 in the US, as a non profit organization. It consists of security experts and security personnel from high tech companies and consumer electronics makers. It has also been introduced to the freight industry to increase safety. The TAPA requirements are known worldwide as some of the highest standards of security and safety practice. More companies, especially those related to high tech industries, have been required to satisfy TAPA requirements. TAPA consists of three phases, from the highest degree of Class A to the lowest Class C. To obtain Class A, it is necessary to undergo a stringent assessment comprising of 110 items including 11 prerequisite items; such as the installment of alarms and security camera systems which can record both inside and outside the facilities with no blind spots, and which can store the recordings for a certain period of time. A score of more than 60 percent score is required.
The Present State of TAPA Acquisition within the NX Group
Nippon Express U.S.A. became the first Japanese company to receive a Class A certification from TAPA in May, 2003. Currently 20 locations worldwide have been granted the certification.
Certified Locations
| Name | Acquired branch | Date of receipt | Class | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Americas | Nippon Express U.S.A. | New York Branch (JFK) | 2003/5/27 | A |
| Nippon Express U.S.A. | Chicago Branch / Air Service Division | 2008/6/24 | A | |
| Nippon Express U.S.A. | Atlanta Branch | 2004/1/6 | A | |
| Nippon Express U.S.A. | Los Angeles Branch / Air Service Division | 2013/2/14 | A | |
| Europe | Nippon Express U.K. | Head Office (in London) | 2007/6/11 | A |
| Nippon Express De Espana | Barcelona Branch | 2004/9/8 | A | |
| Nippon Express De Espana | Madrid Branch | 2008/11/20 | A | |
| Nippon Express France | CDG Airport cargo Area warehouses | 2005/1/10 | A | |
| Nippon Express Italia | Head Office (in Milano) | 2017/6/29 | A | |
| Nippon Express Deutschland | Frankfurt Branch | 2006/5/16 | A | |
| Nippon Express Nederland | Logistics Division (ELC3) | 2015/3/27 | B | |
| Nippon Express Nederland | Logistics Division (ELC1) | 2015/7/8 | A | |
| Nippon Express Nederland | Head Office (Schiphol-Rijk) | 2016/4/19 | A | |
| Nippon Express Nederland | Forwarding Division(Maraboe) | 2016/3/31 | B | |
| Asia | Nippon Express Singapore | Head Office (including Air Cargo Branch, Logistics Transport Branch, Tour & Travel Branch) | 2007/8/6 | A |
| Nippon Express Philippines | NAIA Warehouse (Air Cargo Branch) | 2004/5/1 | A | |
| Nippon Express Philippines | FTI Warehouse | 2017/8/28 | A | |
| Nippon Express Malaysia | Kuala Lumpur International Airport Branch | 2004/12/17 | A | |
| Nippon Express Malaysia | Penang Branch | 2005/5/16 | A | |
| PT. Nippon Express Indonesia | Logistics Center | 2006/3/1 | A | |
| Japan | Nippon Express | Narita Airport | 2005/4/1 | A |
| Nippon Express | Kansai Airport | 2006/4/1 | A | |
| Nippon Express | Baraki International Logistics Town No.2 | 2014/7/7 | A |
