TAP Air Cargo has taken a further step in modernising its freight offering with the launch of TAP Secure Track, a premium cargo tracking solution aimed at improving transparency, security and operational oversight across the supply chain.

The new service allows customers to monitor shipments in real time while maintaining a detailed digital record of events throughout the journey. Designed as an optional add-on, TAP Secure Track provides continuous visibility from origin to destination, supporting faster intervention when irregularities occur.

At the core of the service is a combination of GPS technology and advanced Internet of Things (IoT) sensors. These single-use devices continuously capture data on a shipment’s location, temperature, light exposure and physical impacts, transmitting information throughout the entire transport cycle.

Shippers can also configure automated email alerts, triggered when predefined thresholds are breached – such as temperature deviations, unexpected movement, shock events or unauthorised package opening.

Each sensor is uniquely identified and placed directly inside the cargo, enabling end-to-end tracking of individual consignments.

According to TAP Air Cargo, this approach helps reduce losses linked to cold chain failures, misrouted shipments and security incidents, while also supporting compliance requirements in tightly regulated sectors.

The airline says the service has been developed primarily with industries such as pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, electronics and other high-value or temperature-sensitive goods in mind, where shipment integrity and data-backed accountability are critical.

Rita Rosário Garcia of TAP Air Cargo, said: “Our customers are looking not only for speed, but also for transparency, reliability and trust. This service allows them to manage each shipment with complete visibility and to act promptly in the event of any incident, anticipating its resolution and reducing costs associated with irregularities.”

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