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Freight crime costs the United Kingdom economy over €800 million a year, according to the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Freight & Logistics. Organised crime groups view supply chains as soft targets, damaging economic growth, disrupting business relationships, and driving up prices for consumers.
To tackle these escalating threats, TAPA EMEA is joining forces with leading UK transport associations for a vital, one-day conference: the UK Freight Crime Risk & Resilience Conference, taking place at the CBS Arena, Coventry, on 22nd October 2026.
The event will be officially opened and hosted by Harry Hughes, Managing Director at FET Logistics and UK Regional Lead for TAPA EMEA.
The Scale of the Threat: By the Numbers
According to data tracked by the TAPA Intelligence System (TIS) over the 18 months leading up to 30 June 2026, the scale of freight crime across the UK remains staggering:
- 4,043 total freight thefts recorded across the UK
- 189 (<5%) victims confirmed their specific loss values
- >€40 million total confirmed loss value from those reporting figures
- €914,231 average loss for major thefts from UK supply chains exceeding €100K
These insights underline the urgent need for businesses to tighten their security frameworks, upgrade intelligence sharing, and rethink risk management strategies.
Conference & Exhibition Agenda
Delegates will hear from law enforcement agencies on how they are disrupting crime groups and recovering stolen assets, while industry specialists will share practical solutions to boost supply chain resilience.
- 08:00 – Exhibition set-up
- 10:00 – Registration, Exhibition Opens & Networking Breakfast
- 11:15 – Conference Opens – Welcome & Intro: Harry Hughes, UK Regional Lead, TAPA EMEA
The Law Enforcement Response
- 11:45 – Keynote Speaker: UK Law Enforcement Representative
- 12:15 – Cargo Crime Incidents & Trends: NaVCIS (National Vehicle Crime Intelligence Service) overview of UK road network threats
- 12:45 – Disrupting Organised Crime Groups: Kate Brummell, Head of Operations, Opal (the national intelligence unit focused on serious organised acquisitive crime - SOAC)
- 13:15 – Networking Lunch in the Exhibition Area
The Industry Response
- 14:30 – Insurers’ attitudes to supply chain crime
- 15:00 – TAPA EMEA: Using freight crime intelligence and security standards to reduce the risk of freight theft
- 15:30 – Networking Break in the Exhibition Area
- 16:00 – Update on the UK Freight Crime Bill initiative
- 16:15 – Q&A Panel – Is UK Industry Doing Enough to Tackle Freight Crime? Featuring representatives from TAPA EMEA, BIFA (British International Freight Association), and RHA (Road Haulage Association)
- 16:55 – Conference Wrap-Up: Harry Hughes, TAPA EMEA
- 17:00 – Networking Cocktail Reception
- 19:00 – Event Ends
Charity Presentation: Supporting Dreamflight
During the conference wrap-up, Harry Hughes will present a £2,500 donation cheque to the Dreamflight Charity.
Dreamflight is a fantastic UK charity that takes children with serious illnesses or disabilities on the holiday of a lifetime. This extraordinary experience can be life-changing, giving young people an opportunity to experience something that medicine cannot: independence, confidence, and a brand-new outlook on life.
Security in Action: FET Logistics
As a proud supporter and exhibitor at the conference, FET Logistics specialises in secure, dedicated pharmaceutical and high-value transport across the UK, Ireland, and Europe.
As a TAPA TSR-certified and GDP-compliant provider, security and chain of custody are embedded into every movement. Our dedicated direct-drive model guarantees no co-loading, no cross-docking, and no unnecessary vehicle transfers, drastically mitigating risk throughout transit.
Combining real-time GPS tracking, continuous temperature monitoring, and enhanced physical security features, FET Logistics protects everything from clinical trials and controlled drugs to high-consequence corporate cargo.
- Event Location: CBS Arena, Coventry
- Date: 22nd October 2026
- Get in Touch: Connect with Managing Director Harry Hughes at the event to discuss how integrated security can safeguard your supply chain.
