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Police Arrest 7 People in Oil Theft Syndicate in Indonesia

Supply Chain Resilience NewsSeptember 22, 2023174Views 0Likes 0Comments

The Jambi Regional Police's Directorate of General Criminal Investigation has unveiled a theft syndicate involving stolen oil condensate from an Indonesian state-owned oil and natural gas corporation. The incident took place in Rantau Karya, Geragai District, East Tanjung Jabung Regency, Jambi Province. According to the Director of General Criminal Investigation of the Jambi Police, Police…

Health Concerns Arise After Toxic Train Derailment

Supply Chain Resilience NewsSeptember 22, 2023129Views 0Likes 0Comments

In February of this year, a train operated by Norfolk Southern derailed in the small village of East Palestine, Ohio, while transporting hazardous chemicals. Following the incident, authorities decided to burn the toxic freight in order to prevent a potential explosion, resulting in a foreboding black cloud of smoke wafting into the sky. As the residents gradually…

Fire Breaks Out on Cargo Ship at Hong Kong Container Terminal

Supply Chain Resilience NewsSeptember 22, 2023112Views 0Likes 0Comments

A fire broke out on a cargo ship near the Kwai Chung Container Terminal No.9. The fire started while crew members were cooking, causing injuries to two people. The fire department quickly arrived at the scene after receiving an emergency call, but by that time, the fire had already been extinguished. The injured crew members were swiftly…

11 New Transportation, Logistics Projects Introduced In Malaysia

Supply Chain Resilience NewsSeptember 22, 2023628Views 0Likes 0Comments

According to the Malaysia Prime Minister, 11 new transport and logistics projects have been introduced to ensure the sustainable and resilient development of the national infrastructure. These projects include the construction of the Pan Borneo Highway Sabah Phase 1B, the Penang Light Rail Transit (LRT) Project, the expansion of Penang International Airport, the redevelopment of Sultan…

Delhi Crime Branch Cracks Down on Counterfeit Spare Parts Op Targeting Automobile Companies

Supply Chain Resilience NewsSeptember 22, 2023131Views 0Likes 0Comments

The Delhi Police's Crime Branch has initiated legal action after receiving a complaint from automobile companies regarding producing and selling counterfeit spare parts bearing their logos and stickers in New Delhi. According to an official, various auto parts like filters, pumps, and more are being manufactured and distributed in the market. This fraudulent activity not only…

Empowering Resilience: Combat Against Maritime Drug & Illicit Trafficking TAPA APAC’s insights at the Maritime Security Webinar Co-hosted by PKA and MIMA

Latest TAPA UpdatesSeptember 21, 2023162Views 0Likes 0Comments

On the celebration of 60 years of operations by the Port Klang Authority (PKA) of Malaysia, Transported Asset Protection Association Asia Pacific (TAPA APAC) participated in the hybrid webinar event titled "Maritime Security: Challenges of a Trading Nation", co-hosted by PKA and the Maritime Institute of Malaysia (MIMA). The event was held on the 1st…

Forwarders Now Liable for Export Control Violations as US Tightens Shipping Security

Supply Chain Resilience NewsSeptember 18, 2023201Views 0Likes 0Comments

NVOs and forwarders may face significant fines and potential criminal charges if they fail to report customers who are exporting illegal components to countries like Russia and China, according to the US Department of Commerce. The department is urging these transportation providers to have a thorough understanding of their customers, which can be challenging for…

Aircraft Storage Warehouse in Indonesia Caught Fire as Trash Burning

Supply Chain Resilience NewsSeptember 15, 2023138Views 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…

Five Arrested After China Warehouse Theft

Supply Chain Resilience NewsSeptember 15, 2023173Views 0Likes 0Comments

Five individuals were apprehended and formally charged for their involvement in an incident involving the theft of approximately one tonne of car wiring harnesses from a Chinese-owned logistic company's container truck. The suspects were all former security guards, as confirmed by a Department Police Officer and the identification of the perpetrators was made possible through a…

Hong Kong Customs Seizes $1 Million Worth of Counterfeit Products at River Trade Terminal

Supply Chain Resilience NewsSeptember 15, 2023160Views 0Likes 0Comments

Hong Kong Customs recently confiscated counterfeit goods valued at $1 million at the Tuen Mun River Trade Terminal Customs Cargo Examination Compound. The counterfeit goods include approximately 900 items, 1,300 suspected smuggled nicotine-containing electronic cigarettes, and 6,100 electronic cigarette accessories. This operation was carried out after a careful risk assessment of a 40-foot container that arrived in…

Shipping Industry: Insurance Coverage on the Rise

Supply Chain Resilience NewsSeptember 15, 2023131Views 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, 2023845Views 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…

Police Arrest 7 People in Oil Theft Syndicate in Indonesia

Health Concerns Arise After Toxic Train Derailment

Fire Breaks Out on Cargo Ship at Hong Kong Container Terminal

11 New Transportation, Logistics Projects Introduced In Malaysia

Delhi Crime Branch Cracks Down on Counterfeit Spare Parts Op Targeting Automobile Companies

Empowering Resilience: Combat Against Maritime Drug & Illicit Trafficking TAPA APAC’s insights at the Maritime Security Webinar Co-hosted by PKA and MIMA

Forwarders Now Liable for Export Control Violations as US Tightens Shipping Security

Aircraft Storage Warehouse in Indonesia Caught Fire as Trash Burning

Five Arrested After China Warehouse Theft

Hong Kong Customs Seizes $1 Million Worth of Counterfeit Products at River Trade Terminal

Shipping Industry: Insurance Coverage on the Rise

New 2023 TAPA Standards Officially Launch

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