The Transported Asset Protection Association’s (TAPA) programme to tackle the biggest cause of cargo crime in Europe has completed another significant milestone with the Delta Park Truck Secure Parking in Dourges, France, becoming the first site to achieve the highest Level 1 certification for the Association’s new Parking Security Requirements (PSR).
Since launching PSR earlier this year, TAPA has added nearly 5,000 parking places in 10 countries in the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region to its secure parking database as part of its initiative to increase the supply chain resilience of its Manufacturer and Logistics Service Provider members.
Delta Park’s Dourges site in Hauts-de-France provides 146 parking spaces for logistics operators looking for a secure and comfortable parking place in this high traffic area near the A1/E17. It is located just 1km from the junction of the A1 and the A21, the busiest road hub in Europe with more than 25,000 heavy trucks passing daily.
Didier Felice commented: “Faced with the demands of our customers and associations like TAPA, we wanted to provide a solution to the problems of securing the flow of goods, with our main concern being the safety of goods and drivers. TIP has ensured that our Delta Park site uses the latest technologies available in terms of thermal camera video surveillance and access control as well as secure perimeter fencing and a 24/7 security guard. We are thrilled to have PSR1 certification from TAPA EMEA, as it was our target from the beginning to provide the best security conditions to our clients.”
In addition to providing secured parking spaces for drivers and their goods, TIP has built a complex of facilities for drivers, which are available 24/7. These include free showers, free
wi-fi, laundry and snacks vending machines. A restaurant located at the entrance of the parking completes this offer of services.
