C.H. Robinson's DeSpir earns TAPA cargo security certification
The Freight Broker Security Requirements certification, known as FBSR, is designed to help protect high-risk and high-value freight and mitigate theft, fraud, loss and other security failures.
DeSpir Logistics, a C.H. Robinson company specialising in high-value freight, has achieved TAPA AMERICAS FBSR 2025 Tier 1 certification. DeSpir Logistics is one of the first 3PLs in North America with this highest certification level for freight brokerage.
TAPA, the Transported Asset Protection Association, maintains a globally recognised cargo security, theft-prevention and transportation risk-management standard. The Freight Broker Security Requirements certification, known as FBSR, is designed to help protect high-risk and high-value freight and mitigate theft, fraud, loss and other security failures.
“With cargo theft and fraud becoming more sophisticated, shippers need confidence that their critical shipments are supported by international security standards,” said Adam McDonough, Vice President for Capacity at C.H. Robinson. “The certification provides independent validation of the processes, oversight and carrier standards that help protect this high-value freight.”
C.H. Robinson acquired DeSpir on June 22, 2026, strengthening the global logistics provider’s capabilities in premium security, compliance and execution. This also expanded the company’s network of highly vetted and security-focused contract carriers.
DeSpir coordinates transportation for high-risk, high-value, temperature-sensitive and mission-critical freight that requires specialised handling, compliance, visibility and risk mitigation. The TAPA certification validates DeSpir’s practices for shipment planning, monitoring, chain-of-custody controls and incident response.
Demand for high-value logistics is increasing in the wake of industrywide theft losses reaching nearly $725 million in 2025, according to Verisk CargoNet. High-value freight such as pharmaceuticals, AI infrastructure and semiconductors is especially vulnerable to theft. C.H. Robinson continues to implement processes and certifications to support these important growth areas.
The company also recently announced its automotive ISO 9001:2015 certification, adding to its previous credentials, which include ISO 9001:2015 certification for its North American medical and pharma services and Good Distribution Practice certifications supporting healthcare and pharma logistics.
