WAREHOUSES & PARTNERS
Before you hand over your cargo: assessing your logistics partner
Evaluating the security of warehouses and carriers handling high-value goods.
AGNIESZKA WOJNOWSKA
Security starts before an incident.
I help explain how to protect people and cargo in transport and warehouses. Through articles, speaking and education, I share knowledge about risk, technology and security standards.
Risk awarenessSupply chain securityStandards in practice
AW / 2026
PUBLICATIONS & INDUSTRY COLLABORATION
Industry brands and editorial teams I work with.
01 / ABOUT
A passion that became
a career path.
CURRENT ROLE
Marketing ManagerXBS LogisticsSecurity is my passion. I develop my expertise through self-directed learning and collaboration with people in transport, freight forwarding and logistics.
I advise on transport technologies and warehouse security. I help explain risk, the purpose of standards and how to translate them into everyday procedures. Through publications, conferences and webinars, I explore partner verification and the protection of cargo and drivers. Today, as Marketing Manager at XBS Logistics, I combine this perspective with communicating logistics services.
Meet me on LinkedInBuild awareness of the risks
What does security really mean in transport and logistics? I explore threats to people, cargo and processes, and why they matter across the whole business.
Understand the purpose of standards
I explain why security standards exist and how to approach implementation: understanding needs, organising requirements and assigning clear responsibility.
Bring security into daily decisions
Partner checks, clear procedures, sound habits and a response to change. Security is also built through the ordinary decisions people make every day.
SECURITY IN PRACTICE
A comprehensive approach
to security.
Technology, people and procedures work together. Choose transport or warehouse, then select a point on the diagram or a security feature below to learn how it works.
01 / Transport
GPS and telematics
Vehicle location and alerts support route oversight and an agreed response to events.
A QUESTION FOR THE BUSINESSWho can see the location, and what happens when a journey deviates from the plan?
02 / Transport
Cargo-door lock
Permanent door protection needs checks on closure, permissions, and keys or codes.
A QUESTION FOR THE BUSINESSWho can open the cargo compartment, and how is this checked?
03 / Transport
Security seal
A seal helps reveal possible interference with a closure. Check its identifier and condition; it does not replace a lock.
A QUESTION FOR THE BUSINESSWho checks the seal, and what happens if there is a discrepancy?
04 / Transport
Alarm and response
An alarm should trigger agreed action. Signal receipt, assessment and responsibility must be clear.
A QUESTION FOR THE BUSINESSWho receives the alert, and who is responsible for acting?
05 / Transport
RFID
RFID helps identify tagged assets; a reading does not establish collection authority.
A QUESTION FOR THE BUSINESSHow is the reading linked to the correct order and authorised recipient?
06 / Transport
Cameras
Images support incident review. Camera selection and recording access need separate arrangements.
A QUESTION FOR THE BUSINESSAre the right areas visible, and who can access the footage?
07 / Transport
Door and tamper sensors
Sensors report door openings or possible tampering to the monitoring system. Some systems also measure temperature or humidity, depending on the cargo and its needs.
A QUESTION FOR THE BUSINESSWhich events are detected, and who assesses the signal before action is taken?
08 / Transport
SOS: cab and mobile device
A cab button or an independent mobile device lets the driver discreetly report danger. The signal goes to an agreed response centre; it does not mean automatic police dispatch.
A QUESTION FOR THE BUSINESSWho receives the SOS, how is the situation checked, and what happens if the driver cannot speak?
09 / Transport
Intrusion-detection loop
A loop in the cargo-compartment walls or roof can detect interference with the body and send an alert to monitoring. It is a different control from a seal on the doors.
A QUESTION FOR THE BUSINESSWho receives a compartment-breach alert, and how is system readiness checked?
EDUCATIONAL EXAMPLE · 13 S
From a door opening to a monitoring response
An armed system, an unexpected opening, an alert and event verification.
Scenario ready. Press play to follow each step.
Reduced motion: the illustration stays still while the steps and descriptions change.
System armed
The vehicle is in transit. In this example, cargo-door protection is armed.
Unexpected opening
The doors open outside the agreed process. A sensor records the change of state.
Alert to monitoring
In this configuration, an opening while the system is armed creates an alert. Not every door opening means an alarm.
Position and context
Monitoring reads the last available GPS position and event data, then checks the transport context.
Procedure-led response
An operator verifies the situation, attempts to contact the driver and assesses further escalation. An emergency-service response is neither automatic nor guaranteed.
Simplified educational example. It does not depict an XBS incident or confirm TAPA certification. Security measures and responses depend on the specific configuration and procedures.
01 / Warehouse
CCTV monitoring
Check visibility of docks, entrances and cargo movements, image quality, and recording access.
A QUESTION FOR THE BUSINESSWho reviews events, and are the critical areas actually visible?
02 / Warehouse
Access control
Access control helps restrict entry to designated areas to authorised people. Staff identification, visitor procedures and promptly removing outdated permissions all matter.
A QUESTION FOR THE BUSINESSWho can enter areas holding valuable goods, and how is this verified?
03 / Warehouse
Warehouse alarm
Sensors signal a possible intrusion or unauthorised opening. The alert should reach someone who can check the event and respond, including outside working hours.
A QUESTION FOR THE BUSINESSWho takes action when the warehouse is closed?
04 / Warehouse
RFID
RFID can support records. It does not replace access control or cargo-release checks.
A QUESTION FOR THE BUSINESSHow do we confirm the right goods are moving through the right checkpoint?
05 / Warehouse
Cargo-release checks
Before loading, verify the driver, collection documents and agreed pre-alert details; reconcile cargo at handover.
A QUESTION FOR THE BUSINESSWho can stop the release if the details do not match?
EDUCATIONAL EXAMPLE · 13 S
From loading to an authorised departure
Parcels, driver, order and release approval form a single controlled process.
Scenario ready. Press play to follow each step.
Reduced motion: the illustration stays still while the steps and descriptions change.
Load the parcels
After initial checks of the driver, vehicle and order, parcels are loaded into the assigned vehicle. Labels and unit counts are checked according to the procedure.
Confirm collection details
Before release, an authorised person reconfirms driver and vehicle details against the information agreed for the collection.
Check the order
The order, recipient and cargo being released are verified. Any discrepancy needs to be resolved before release.
Authorise the release
After successful checks, an authorised person approves the release and records the decision. Loading alone does not authorise departure.
Controlled departure
The vehicle leaves the site after departure approval is confirmed. Local procedures define responsibilities and the scope of checks.
Simplified educational example. It does not depict an XBS incident or confirm TAPA certification. Security measures and responses depend on the specific configuration and procedures.
Select a point. On a phone, you can also swipe between the diagrams.
People and procedures
- Route and stop planning
- Driver preparation and verification
- Monitoring, response and testing
These educational diagrams show selected solutions and their uses. The right controls depend on risk and operations. The illustrations are not an audit, installation guidance or evidence of any company’s compliance or certification. No single device guarantees complete protection.
Public-report snapshot
Security in numbers.
A short overview of incidents reported by TAPA EMEA. A starting point for discussing threats, data quality and everyday prevention.
August 2026 · EMEA
Report snapshot- reported incidents occurring in August
- 803
- countries with reported incidents
- 54
- of incidents with a disclosed monetary value
- 17.9%
Most incidents had no disclosed monetary value. This percentage does not indicate how much of any loss was recovered.
Explore selected countries and categories
| Country | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Germany | 180 |
| South Africa | 95 |
| Italy | 83 |
| Spain | 71 |
| France | 48 |
| Category | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Fuel | 102 |
| Cash | 60 |
| Metal | 50 |
| Tools and building materials | 44 |
| Jewellery and precious metals | 36 |
| Food and drink | 34 |
Selected entries, not a complete distribution. They should not be added up to the total or treated as market shares.
Scope: incidents occurring in August 2026 and known to TAPA EMEA across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. The report covers wider supply-chain crime, including counterfeit seizures. It is not a census of all theft or a country risk ranking. Reporting coverage and intensity vary between countries.
Source: TAPA EMEA, Vigilant 9/2026, p. 29. Data for August 2026 ↗
Published: 1 October 2026 · Checked: 15 October 2026
Manually reviewed; no automatic refresh.
02 / PUBLICATIONS
From practice.
Into words.
Articles, interviews and commentary on transport and warehouse security. The materials below open on their publishers’ websites.
SUBCONTRACTORS
Your carrier passed the checks. What about its subcontractor?
Responsibility and visibility across each stage of a transport operation.
DRIVER SECURITY
We protect the cargo. But who protects the driver?
The people closest to the risk and their place in transport security.
I have also published under the name Agnieszka Jedlińska-Wojnowska. Some materials date from my time at Tronik. Job titles and references to my work with TAPA reflect my role at the time of publication.
More publications and appearances
Authored articles, interviews, expert comments and events. Language editions of the same material are grouped together.
Last updated: 15 October 2026.
35 materials
Freight Security and Fraud in the context of Q4 peak season
Lack of secure parking lots: risk for drivers and cargo
Before you hand over your cargo: how to assess the security of warehouses and high-value goods carriers
Your carrier passed the checks. What about its subcontractor?
Fake carriers and carrier identity theft
Europe Needs More Drivers, but Recruitment Alone Will Not Solve the Problem
Is security still losing out to price? Choosing a haulier and the risk of cargo theft
Security Is No Longer Just Protection. It’s Business Resilience
More women behind the wheel: opportunity, responsibility and the future of road transport
We protect the cargo. But who protects the driver?
How to protect supply chains from transport fraud: five steps for companies
Are you really the person on the screen?
Cargo crime in Europe: why theft has become a strategic business risk
People, Processes and Technology: Securing High-Value Supply Chains
Visibility Is Not Only About Tracking Cargo
Security in Poland 2026: practical implementation of TAPA standards
TAPA EMEA Regional Leads Q&A Panel
Criminals look for weak habits, not weak locks
When the Risk Comes From Within
Nicotine products have become a strategic target for organised crime
Safe transport in Poland and Europe in the face of new threats
Procedures Are Life in High-Value Cargo Security
The Weakest Link in Transport Security Is Still the Process
Security vs. Efficiency? The Real Challenge for Mid-Sized Transport Operators
How TAPA EMEA is helping a transport company?
From Standards to Street Reality: Cargo Security in Practice
Polish Road Transport: Structural Transformation and Its Security Implications
The risks of shifting sentiment
TMS systems go mainstream
How to choose the right TMS and telematics solutions
Tronik expands Atrax4 capabilities through integration with TRAVIS
SMEs in Poland and Europe: growth indicators, challenges and opportunities
A recipe for a good TMS in a transport company
More and better
ESG in marketing: how to implement sustainable promotional activities
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03 / SPEAKING
Where to
meet me.
Upcoming webinars and industry events, alongside selected past speaking engagements.
UPCOMING WEBINAR
Freight Security and Fraud in the context of Q4 peak season
A discussion on freight fraud, partner verification and peak-season security. Participating as Security Expert, XBS Logistics.
LET’S MEET
TransLogistica Poland
3–5 November 2026 · trade fair dates
EXPO XXI, Warsaw. Planning to attend? Get in touch so we can agree on a day and time to meet.
LET’S MEET
Warsaw Security Summit
6 November 2026
I’m attending Warsaw Security Summit. If you are going too, let’s arrange a conversation.
SELECTED APPEARANCE
Security in Poland 2026
Participation in an industry conference dedicated to security.
WOMEN IN TRANSPORT & LOGISTICS
Logistiher.
SUPPORT · VISIBILITY · INDUSTRY DIALOGUE
More space for women’s perspectives.
Together with a colleague, I am building Logistiher, an initiative supporting women in transport, freight forwarding and logistics.
Discover Logistiher on LinkedInMy thoughts
On logistics, security and the decisions that matter to brands.
Beauty and e-commerce
Beauty fulfillment: protecting the product and the customer experience
A beauty brand needs a consistent process from goods receipt to the unboxing experience. These questions bring product care, operational scale and security into the same conversation.
Perfume and security
Perfume warehousing: what to ask about storage, security and shipping
Start with the particular product, delivery route and allocation of responsibilities. A practical discussion guide for perfume brands operating across multiple markets.
Premium fashion and returns
Premium fashion returns: controlling product condition and the return to sale
Every returned item needs a clear decision. Consistent quality criteria, secure handling and reliable status information help organise the route back into stock.
04 / KNOWLEDGE & NEWSLETTER
TSL Security
Insights.
In TSL Security Insights, I write about transport and logistics security. Explore selected editions below and follow the newsletter on LinkedIn.
Explore all articles on this siteView the newsletter on LinkedIn
TSL SECURITY INSIGHTS
The truck as a connected data platform
GPS, telematics and access to transport information. Read the complete original English article on this website.
Read the articleTSL SECURITY INSIGHTS
Protecting products and in-store technology
A selected newsletter edition exploring technology-related risk and the protection of goods.
Read the articleA selection of newsletter editions. Read the full connected-truck article here in English; other editions open on LinkedIn.
WORKING WITH XBS LOGISTICS
Warehousing and fulfillment.
Support for your business.
Looking for a logistics partner to store your products and fulfil your orders in Poland? Let’s start with your business needs.
As Marketing Manager at XBS Logistics, I help introduce logistics services in Poland: warehousing, order fulfillment, returns and additional services. Let’s discuss sales to businesses and consumers, through your own online store or marketplaces.
Tell me about your products, sales channels and operational needs. I can connect you with the right people at XBS Logistics.
Let’s discuss your logistics needsMEDIA PARTNERSHIPS
Bring relevant solutions
into the conversation.
Representing a logistics or security brand? Let’s discuss promoting a product or solution and creating content that explains its role in the industry. The scope and terms of each collaboration are agreed individually.
Discuss a media partnership05 / CONTACT
Let’s stay
in touch.
Security, publications, speaking or logistics collaboration. Choose a topic and get in touch using the form or LinkedIn.
Message me on LinkedIn