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BIFA signs crime cooperation pact

[ November 24, 2025   //   Chris Lewis ]

BIFA signs crime cooperation pact

The British International Freight Association (BIFA) and the Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA EMEA) have exchanged Associate Partner memberships and will work together to exchange information, insights and security solutions.

A proposed Freight Crime Bill sponsored by Rachel Taylor MP is due to have its second reading in the House of Commons on 28 November 2025 and follows a report by the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Freight and Logistics, which estimated freight-related crime cost the economy £700 million in 2023.

BIFA director general Steve Parker said: ““Collaboration is key to tackling freight crime effectively and our cooperation with TAPA EMEA comes a few months after we strengthened our sponsorship and work with the National Vehicle Crime Intelligence Service (NaVCIS). The collaboration with both TAPA EMEA and NaVCIS will help to ensure that our extensive corporate membership base stay informed about current risks and take proactive steps to protect their operations.”

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