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Aircraft Storage Warehouse in Indonesia Caught Fire as Trash Burning

Supply Chain Resilience NewsSeptember 15, 20232Views 0Likes 0Comments

The aircraft storage warehouse located on Curug Street, Pondok Petir, Bojongsari, Depok, West Java, Indonesia caught a fire that was caused by an employee burning trash. The fire quickly spread due to the hot weather and the presence of flammable materials. According to the Head of the Rescue Section of the Depok City Fire Department, the…

Shipping Industry: Insurance Coverage on the Rise

Supply Chain Resilience NewsSeptember 15, 20234Views 0Likes 0Comments

The global order of sea trade is at risk due to geopolitical divisions. The ongoing war in Ukraine has already disrupted shipments of energy and grain from Russia. A potential invasion or blockade of Taiwan could have the same effect on trade in East Asia. However, insurance coverage does not currently account for the possibility…

New 2023 TAPA Standards Officially Launch

Latest TAPA UpdatesSeptember 15, 20234Views 0Likes 0Comments

As communicated previously, TAPA 2023 Facility Security Requirements (FSR) and Trucking Security Requirements (TSR) Standards will officially launch today September 15th, 2023 across the world - Asia Pacific, Europe & Middle East, and Americas. TAPA Standards reflect the latest knowledge, industry best practices and play a pivotal role in enhancing the resilience of your supply chain…

Warehouse Storing EV Batteries Burns Down in Thailand

Supply Chain Resilience NewsSeptember 8, 20234Views 0Likes 0Comments

Following the recent fire at a warehouse in Chatuchak district, Thailand, where electric vehicle (EV) batteries were stored, the Bangkok Governor has shown swift and proactive leadership. Recognizing the seriousness of the situation, the Governor has instructed local officials to conduct a thorough assessment of the affected warehouse. Additionally, the Governor has announced plans to…

55 Kg Gold Vanishes from Dhaka International Airport Customs Godown

Supply Chain Resilience NewsSeptember 8, 20233Views 0Likes 0Comments

Officials have reported approximately 55.5 kg of gold bars and jewellery worth around Tk 47 crore (US$4,271,136.28) have been stolen from a customs warehouse at Dhaka airport. The customs warehouse filed a case when four assistant revenue officers (AROs) and four guards failed to provide satisfactory answers regarding the incident. The stolen valuables were originally seized between…

Fire Breaks Out on Container Ship

Supply Chain Resilience NewsAugust 28, 20233Views 0Likes 0Comments

A fire broke out on a container ship, the MV KMTC Shenzhen, near Pantai Acheh, Port Klang. Fortunately, none of the crew members were injured in the incident. Upon receiving a distress call, the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) swiftly deployed a Selangor MMEA boat, two tugboats from Westport, and another from Northport to the…

TAPA APAC Presents Token of Appreciation to Roman Luth for his Outstanding Contribution to the Development of the TAPA Guarding Security Requirements (GSR) Standard 2023 Version

Latest TAPA UpdatesAugust 22, 20233Views 0Likes 0Comments

https://tapa-apac.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/SCRS-Awards-Roman-1.mp4 The Transported Asset Protection Association Asia Pacific (TAPA APAC) recently bestowed a well-deserved token of appreciation upon Mr. Roman C. Luth for his invaluable contributions to the development of the Guarding Security Requirements (GSR) Standard 2023 version. The TAPA GSR 2023 Standard has been released recently in June 2023 as the association’s continuous effort to…

World Trade Tumbles into Recession

Supply Chain Resilience NewsAugust 14, 20235Views 0Likes 0Comments

Shipments significantly declined for all major exporting nations during June and July. South Korea and India experienced the steepest drops, with declines of 16% in July and June, respectively. China and Taiwan also saw year-on-year decreases of 9.2% and 10.4% in July. Singapore's July exports fell by 19.3% compared to the previous year, while Vietnam…

Shanghai Pudong Expo Area Administration Bureau Delegates Visit TAPA APAC: Fostering Collaboration with Associations

Latest TAPA UpdatesAugust 10, 20236Views 0Likes 0Comments

Shanghai Pudong Expo Area Administration Bureau Delegates Visit TAPA APAC: Fostering Collaboration with Associations On the 13th of July 2023, Transported Asset Protection Association Asia Pacific (TAPA APAC) had the honour of hosting the official visit of delegates from the Expo Area Administration Bureau of Shanghai Pudong New Area at their office in Singapore. This…

Sustainability Gaps Revealed As One-Third of Global Organizations Neglect ESG KPIs

Latest TAPA UpdatesAugust 7, 20235Views 0Likes 0Comments

Sustainability Gaps Revealed As One-Third of Global Organizations Neglect ESG KPIs Less than half of G2000 businesses will operationalize integrated sustainability…

Million Dollar GPU Counterfeiting Ring Busted by Chinese Police

Supply Chain Resilience NewsAugust 6, 202344Views 0Likes 0Comments

Chinese authorities have apprehended 22 individuals connected to the illicit sale of counterfeit GPUs through online platforms. Following a year-long investigation, this operation unfolded in Binzhou City, situated in the Bincheng district of China. The police raided a warehouse belonging to a suspected gang, believed to have been acquiring used GPUs from crypto mining setups,…

Join TAPA’s Intelligence Service (TIS) and Enhance Your Supply Chain Resilience

Latest TAPA UpdatesAugust 2, 202310Views 0Likes 0Comments

We are excited to extend an invitation to join and pre-register your interest in our upcoming launch of TAPA's Intelligence Service (TIS) in APAC – an essential platform that provides cargo crime intelligence to support your supply chain resilience programs. As a TAPA APAC member, you are already aware of the invaluable benefits our organization offers,…