Schmitz Cargobull reefer semi-trailers are TAPA-ready

Schmitz Cargobull reefer semi-trailers are TAPA-ready

Certificate handed over at IAA Commercial Vehicles 2022 trade fair
September 2022 – Schmitz Cargobull has expanded its S.KO COOL reefer semi-trailer product portfolio with a factory-fitted equipment package certified for TAPA TSR1 transport operations. This makes the European market leader the first OEM to offer this equipment for secure transport ex works and to incorporate it into its trailers. Following confirmation of conformity by the independent testing institute DQS, the certificate was officially handed over at the IAA Transportation trade fair in Hanover. Representatives of the companies met on Tuesday, 20/09/2022 at the Schmitz Cargobull trade fair stand (Stand F26 in Hall 27) for the presentation of the certificate. This confirmed that the Schmitz Cargobull semi-trailers are TAPA-ready for the requirements of the TAPA TSR1 standard. The security equipment of the Schmitz Cargobull S.KO COOL reefer semi-trailer meets the requirements of the TAPA TSR1 standard, the highest requirement level according to TAPA, for high-value goods.

The Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA) is an organisation made up of manufacturers, logistics service providers, freight forwarders and law enforcement authorities that applies proven methods and procedures to improve the security of valuable assets around the world. Its goal is to reduce losses in the supply chain. 


Box body semi-trailer equipped in accordance with highest requirement level

In order to meet the TAPA TSR1 requirements a networked acoustic alarm system has been integrated into TrailerConnect®. This triggers an alarm if the trailer is accessed by an unauthorised third party. TrailerConnect® is the 100% integrated telematics infrastructure from Schmitz Cargobull. Alongside this acoustic alarm system, the new TL4 electronic door locking system ensures that goods are protected from unauthorised access.  These smart and innovative products increase process and transport security. 

“This can only be achieved with the networked infrastructure of the TrailerConnect® telematics solution from Schmitz Cargobull,” says Volker Flatau, Head of Product Line Cool Freight, Schmitz Cargobull.  “We are pleased to be able to offer our customers a reefer semi-trailer equipped to the highest TAPA safety standard ex works and to contribute to greater supply chain security. We will remain in close contact with the TAPA organisation and also continue to help shape future enhanced security requirements, so as to provide the highest level of security to our customers at all times.”

 

From left: Philipp Ostendarp, Technical Project Manager E/E Systems Engineering, Schmitz Cargobull; Thorsten Neumann, President & CEO TAPA EMEA; Fabian van den Boom, Requirements Engineer E/E Systems Engineering, Schmitz Cargobull; Carsten Krieger, Product Management Product Line S. KO, Schmitz Cargobull; Volker Flatau, Head of Product Line Cool Freight, Schmitz Cargobull; Markus Bleher, Managing Director DQS; Andreas Völkerding, Senior Auditor DQS; Markus Prinz, Senior Manager Standards & Training, TAPA EMEA

About Schmitz Cargobull 

Schmitz Cargobull is the leading manufacturer of semi-trailers for temperature-controlled freight, general cargo and bulk goods in Europe and a pioneer in digital solutions for trailer services and improved connectivity. The company also manufactures transport refrigeration machines for refrigerated semi-trailers for temperature-controlled freight transport. With a comprehensive range of services from financing, spare parts supply, service contracts and telematics solutions to used vehicle trading, Schmitz Cargobull supports its customers in optimising their total cost of ownership (TCO) and digital transformation. Schmitz Cargobull was founded in 1892 in Münsterland, Germany. The family-run company produces around 60,000 vehicles per year with over 6,000 employees and generated a turnover of around 2.6 billion euros in the 2022/23 financial year. The international production network currently comprises ten plants in Germany, Lithuania, Spain, England, Turkey, Slovakia and Australia.


The Schmitz Cargobull press team:

Anna Stuhlmeier:  +49 2558 81-1340 I anna.stuhlmeier@cargobull.com 
Andrea Beckonert:  +49 2558 81-1321 I andrea.beckonert@cargobull.com
Silke Hesener:  +49 2558 81-1501 I silke.hesener@cargobull.com