Mapping road transport security Incidents: the Main hotspots for luxury & high value goods transportation in Europe
TAPA EMEA's intelligence reports spotlight alarming trends for luxury goods carriers in Europe. In the last year alone, trucks carrying luxury retail goods were hit by 220 incidents, with losses amounting to a significant 20.2 million euros. More concerning? Nearly a quarter of these – 42 incidents – occurred in unsanctioned parking or third-party spaces. It's a glaring reminder: Europe urgently needs more secure truck parking spots.
Top Incident Areas:
Birmingham in the UK
Eindhoven in the Netherlands
Paris in France
Milan, Venice, and Naples in Italy
Leipzig-Hanover region in Germany
Barcelona, Madrid, Zaragosa and Valencia in Spain
Data sourced from TAPA intelligence reports.
OTRA's Direct Response: Secure and Pre-booked Parking Solutions
The OTRA network exists to provide a robust solution to this pressing problem by providing guaranteed access and pre-booking capabilities to a network of 140+ verified safe and secure parkings across Europe.
Safety First: High-value transport needs reliable safety. OTRA ensures it with guaranteed access to safe and secure parkings as well as traceable, real-time-controlled view on cargo entrances and exits to the secured parkings
Accuracy Always: We provide shippers and carriers with clear insights into our 140+ parking areas. Each one is vetted, ensuring a secure rest space for every driver.
Seamless Logistics: With OTRA covering crucial points in Europe, especially in Eastern and Southeastern regions, route planning is simpler and more secure.
Eco-Driven: Remember the hours wasted searching for parking? By endorsing OTRA smart parking for your carriers or your own transport company, you champion both the safety of high-value goods and a more sustainable transport landscape.
OTRA in Europe's Vulnerable Zones
For carriers operating in high-risk regions, we're right there:
Close to Coventry, UK: Secland Group Oban Road
Silver level parking of 100+ places Running refrigerated trucks accepted Toilets, showers, WIFI for drivers Snackbar nearby
Eindhoven, Netherlands: Truck Parking G (Venlo)
Silver level parking Fuel station and repair station on site Shower, toilets and WIFI included in the parking fares
Paris, France : King Park, Paris Porte de Bercy
Silver level parking, close to Paris city centre Running refrigerated trucks accepted Restaurant on site
Close to Hanover, Germany: Euro Rastpark Autohof Porta Westfalica
Silver level parking, close to Hanover Running refrigerated trucks accepted Truck wash, fuel station on site Restaurant on site & meal vouchers included in the parking fare
Between Hanover and Berlin, Germany: Euro Rastpark Hohenwarsleben
Silver level parking, close to Hanover Running refrigerated trucks accepted Truck wash, fuel station on site Restaurant on site & meal vouchers included in the parking fare
North of Leipzig, Germany : XXLKW Secure Parking Elbebrücke
Silver level parking Running refrigerated trucks accepted Laundry onsite, leisure facilities for drivers, snackbar on site
Spain: Extensive coverage in Barcelona, among which Ocean transport
Silver level parking Running refrigerated trucks accepted Truck repair nearby Toilets, showers, WIFi for drivers Vending machine on site and shops nearby
Valencia, Spain: Campa Nules Parking Camiones
Gold level parking Fuel station nearby Toilets, showers for drivers 24/7 snack purchase
With threats keeping on and getting more tourblesome at winter/night times, OTRA stands out as a steadfast partner for shippers, carriers and drivers. Our system offers guaranteed secure parking access, pre-booking capabilities, real-time monitoring of entries and exits, and a foundation of trust.
Make the right choice for high value transport, contact us to know more about our smart parking network.