“Celebrating 25 Years of Milestones, Innovation, and Strategic Growth“
Singapore, 30 June 2025
The Transported Asset Protection Association Asia Pacific (TAPA APAC) marked a major milestone at its Annual General Meeting (AGM) held at AmCham Singapore, located at Shaw Centre, commemorating 25 years of advancing supply chain resilience and security. Bringing together more than 70 members both in person and virtually, the AGM underscored TAPA APAC’s dedication to continuous transformation, collaboration, and industry leadership.
25 Years of Impact and Evolution
Founded in 1997 by a group of supply chain professionals in the United States, TAPA set out to elevate global standards for cargo security. Just three years later, TAPA APAC and TAPA EMEA were established, bringing these global standards to businesses across Asia Pacific and Europe. Over the years, TAPA APAC transitioned from an individual membership structure to a corporate-focused model, becoming a trusted partner in strengthening supply chain integrity.
Since its formation in 2000, TAPA APAC has been led by committed Board Members from across the region, including Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, the Philippines, Japan, India, and China. From facility and trucking standards to guarding, cybersecurity, risk management, and business continuity, the association has grown steadily today representing over 850 member companies.
Watch this video commemorating TAPA APAC’s 25-year Silver Jubilee, celebrating its key milestones in the journey and the messages from our management committee.
2024: Advancing Regional Capabilities
Under the leadership of Chairperson Mr. Tony Lugg, who continues his second consecutive term after 23 years of active involvement, 2024 was a year of strategic innovation and growth for TAPA APAC. These initiatives reinforce the association’s dual focus on professional development and cross-sector collaboration.
Key Highlights of the year 2024 Included:
- Jan 22-26 | Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) Career Fair: TAPA APAC engaged with students and future supply chain professionals, sharing industry insights and opportunities at the SUSS Career Fair.
- Jan 31 | BSI Malaysia Food Sector Event: A collaborative industry dialogue focusing on food sector safety and compliance, with TAPA APAC contributing expertise on secure supply chain practices.
- Feb 17 | Medical Devices Pharma & Healthcare Supply Chain Summit: TAPA APAC addressed critical security challenges in the healthcare supply chain, emphasizing risk mitigation for sensitive medical logistics.
- Feb 28 | First TIS Webinar: TAPA APAC’s TIS Webinar introduced the AI-powered platform offering real-time cargo crime data, secure route planning, and collaborative tools to enhance supply chain security.
- Mar 25 | SGS & TAPA APAC Collaboration: In collaboration with SGS hosted a seminar, uniting over 150 industry leaders to explore strategies for resilience, carbon reduction, and adherence to global standards.
- Mar 28 | Learning Management System (LMS) Launched: TAPA APAC Launches Innovative, Self-Paced Learning Management System (LMS) to Elevate Supply Chain Excellence
- June 25-27 | SCRS Conference & Dinner Gala & Annual General Meeting: A major networking and governance event, where TAPA APAC strengthened ties with members and recognized contributions during the annual gala.
- Dec 6 | Pudong Shipping Week Greater China Member Networking: An exclusive networking event fostering deeper engagement with members in Greater China, emphasizing collaboration and regional growth.
Key Resolutions and 2025 Roadmap
At the 2025 Annual General Meeting, members reviewed and adopted the 2024 Annual Report along with the audited financial statements as of 31 December 2024, marking another strong year of growth and operational impact for TAPA APAC.
2024 Performance Highlights:
- Membership Growth: TAPA APAC membership grew by 6.5%, reaching 808 member companies. Notably, the Enterprise 4 membership tier now includes key global players: Amazon, DHL Express, DHL Supply Chain, and Zuellig Pharma.
- Training Expansion: The number of AA-certified trainees increased significantly from 916 to 1,293—a 45% year-on-year growth, reflecting a strong regional demand for certification and upskilling.
- Certification Growth: Total certifications across standards rose by 11%, from 961 in 2023 to 1,062 in 2024, reinforcing TAPA APAC’s role as a benchmark in supply chain security.
- Secure Trucking Standards: The number of certified trucks under TAPA’s Trucking Security Requirements (TSR) grew by 21%, from 2,823 to 3,416, underscoring increased adoption of secure transport protocols across the region.
These results illustrate the growing trust in TAPA APAC’s standards and the association’s continued relevance in addressing evolving threats to supply chain integrity.
Looking ahead to 2025, TAPA APAC will build on this momentum through several impactful initiatives, which were unveiled for the year ahead, including:
- Launch of Pharma Facility Security Requirements and Pharma Truck Security Requirements
- A new workshop: “TAPA Standards: A Strategic Framework for Resilient and Anti-Fragile Supply Chains”
- Launch of the TAPA Referral Partner Programme
- “TAPA Standards Spotlight” member interview campaign
- Government-funded training programmes across key markets
- “Have a Chat with Ministry” – a series of roundtable dialogues in various countries
These initiatives reflect TAPA APAC’s commitment to elevating member value, enhancing regional standards, and strengthening government and industry engagement.
Welcoming the 2025–2028 Board and Honouring Outgoing Leaders
A key highlight of the AGM was the formal introduction of TAPA APAC’s newly elected Board of Directors for the 2025–2028 term, following a successful election process that began with nominations on 16 May and member voting from 4 to 13 June 2025.
This incoming Board comprising experienced professionals from both Manufacturers & Shippers and Logistics Service Providers, we look forward to them bringing diverse industry expertise and strategic insight. Their leadership will guide TAPA APAC through its next phase of regional growth, innovation, and member engagement. Check out the full announcement of 2025 – 2028 Board of Directors here.
At the same time, TAPA APAC extended its deepest appreciation to the outgoing 2023–2025 Board Members for their dedicated, voluntary service. Their contributions have been instrumental in expanding the association’s regional influence, strengthening its governance, and advancing critical industry standards.
Stepping Down Board Members:
Matt Lee, Sangar Kandasamy, Paul Rachmadi, Ratnakar Bade, Selvaraj Balasubramaniam, Kathiravan Thiyagarajan, Satpinder Singh Kundlas, and Tom Kane.
Message from TAPA APAC Key Office Bearers
Mr. Tony Lugg, Chairperson
“This unprecedented representation of buyer members on the Board reflects the growing trust in TAPA APAC role as a strategic enabler of supply chain resilience.
I look forward to seeing more organisations, adopt and integrate TAPA Standards as tools to transition from a resilience-based approach to an anti-fragility model within their supply chains. And more importantly, addressing the brand protection issue, which are really impeding a lot of manufacture trying to get their products to market.”
Mr. Felix Li, Vice – Chairperson
“I’m honoured to support TAPA APAC as Vice Chairperson and looking forward to bringing more value to our members in APAC. I hope with our standards, trainings and other services, TAPA APAC can be an important partner to the economy development in the region.”
Mr. Julian Tan, Secretary
“As Secretary, I aim to strengthen the way we deliver clear, timely, and impactful communication to our members, while supporting the Board in shaping programmes that are future-ready, ensuring that TAPA APAC continues to deliver value, relevance, and resilience for our regional community.”
Mr. Kevin Liang, Treasurer
“As Treasurer for this new term, my priority is to uphold strong financial governance while aligning our budget strategy to directly support impactful programs for our members and enable TAPA APAC growth through smart investment in community engagement and capability-building.”
Presentation of Honorary Member
TAPA APAC recognises significant contributions to the security and supply chain logistics industry and their roles to supporting the association’s mission. They were nominated and approved by the board to be awarded the Honorary Member status:
• Mr. Sangar Kandasamy: Recognised for his exceptional service as Treasurer and Management Committee member over two full terms, Sangar’s leadership played a vital role in guiding the TAPA APAC strategic direction, strengthening governance, and advancing the development of regional security standards, including FSR-A, TSR, and GSR.
• Mr. Roger Lee: Honoured for his contributions to the TAPA APAC Board and his role in strengthening the TAPA-SIMM partnership.
This honour highlights the critical role of committed individuals in shaping the strong foundation that benefits all members today and into the future. Their contributions will continue to support our outreach efforts and play a vital role in our future growth and expansion.
As TAPA APAC celebrates 25 years of progress, the 2025 Annual General Meeting marks both a reflection of past achievements and a bold step toward the future. With renewed leadership, growing membership, and a strong strategic roadmap, the association remains committed to advancing supply chain security, resilience, and collaboration across the Asia Pacific region. Together with our members, partners, and stakeholders, we look forward to shaping the next chapter of impactful growth.