en.Wedoany.com Reported - The Transport Asset Protection Association (TAPA EMEA) and the Trans.eu Group have jointly launched the Certified Carrier Exchange freight platform, the first on the market fully based on TSR (Trucking Security Requirements) safety certification.
The announcement was made at the TAPA EMEA 2026 Annual Conference in Oberhausen, Germany, attended by over 800 supply chain security professionals, law enforcement representatives, and logistics industry executives. This move marks a new step in the strategic cooperation between the two organizations, aiming to build a safer transport contracting environment by combining Trans.eu's technology with TAPA's security standards.
The launch of this platform comes at a time of rising cargo theft-related crimes. According to data cited by the two organizations, global cargo theft causes losses of up to $40 billion annually, and within the EU, the economic impact of these crimes exceeds €8.3 billion per year. In recent years, the methods used by criminal organizations have also changed significantly, using false identities, documents forged through artificial intelligence, and fraudulent carrier profiles, increasing risks for shippers and logistics operators. The Certified Carrier Exchange adopts a model that the promoting organizations call a "dual security environment," integrating Trans.eu's verification processes and TAPA's independently audited TSR certification.
The main feature of the new platform is that only carriers holding a valid TSR 1, TSR 2, or TSR 3 certification can operate on it. Unlike other freight platforms, certification is not self-declared by users but is automatically verified in real-time through a direct connection to the TAPA database. This ensures that shippers and logistics operators contract with transport providers who meet the association's security standards. The platform is also open to shippers and logistics operators who are not TAPA members, providing them with easy access to a pre-vetted community of carriers and reducing manual checks and certification processes.
For certified carriers, the Certified Carrier Exchange represents a new pathway to higher-value-added business. Companies with TAPA certification can take on cargo that typically requires high security standards and is often managed in closed environments. Users can leverage existing contract and management functions within the Trans.eu ecosystem to complete the entire process, from posting cargo to confirming transport orders, in a single, secure, and traceable digital environment. Currently, the Trans.eu community brings together nearly 44,000 verified companies, managing over 11 million freight offers monthly, while TAPA EMEA has established the TSR standard as an international benchmark for road transport security for over two decades. Early registration for the Certified Carrier Exchange is now open, with the official launch scheduled for July 1, 2026.
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