TAPA
Overview of TAPA (Technology Asset Protection Association)
TAPA is an acronym standing for Technology 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 Nippon Express 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 Air Cargo Branch | 2003/5/27 | A |
| Nippon Express U.S.A. | Chicago Air Cargo Branch | 2008/6/24 | A | |
| Nippon Express U.S.A. | Atlanta Branch | 2004/1/6 | A | |
| Nippon Express U.S.A. | San Francisco Air Cargo Branch and Ocean Cargo Branch | 2004/12/16 | A | |
| Nippon Express U.S.A. | Boston Branch | 2007/1/18 | A | |
| Nippon Express U.S.A. | Miami Branch | 2008/11/17 | A | |
| Nippon Express U.S.A. | Washington D.C. Branch | 2009/12/8 | A | |
| Europe | Nippon Express U.K. | Head Office (London) | 2007/6/11 | A |
| Nippon Express De Espana | Barcelona Branch | 2004/9/1 | A | |
| Nippon Express De Espana | Madrid Branch | 2008/11/20 | A | |
| Nippon Express France | Roissy CDG Warehouse | 2005/1/10 | A | |
| Nippon Express Italia | Head Office (Milan) | 2005/6/6 | A | |
| Nippon Exoress Deutschland | Frankfurt Branch | 2006/5/16 | A | |
| Asia | Nippon Express Singapore | Head Office (including Air Cargo Branch, Air Cargo Logistics Branch, Tour & Travel Branch) | 2007/8/6 | A |
| Nippon Express Philippines | Manila Air Cargo Branch | 2004/5/1 | A | |
| Nippon Express Malaysia | Kuala Lumpur International Airport Branch | 2004/12/1 | A | |
| Nippon Express Malaysia | Penang Branch | 2005/5/1 | 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 |
