Our lorry park in La Jonquera continues to gain extra security certifications. Here at OnTurtle, we work every day to provide carriers with comfortable, protected spaces where they can enjoy relaxing breaks on their routes through Europe. This March, we renewed our TAPA Level 2 certification for our lorry park in La Jonquera, a recognition that further reinforces our commitment to safety in professional transport. This article will expand upon what this means.
What does it mean to have a TAPA-certified parking facility?
The Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA) is a global non-profit organisation established to improve international supply chain security. Its certifications guarantee compliance with strict safety standards in logistics and transport infrastructures. OnTurtle has been a partner of this body since 2019. We were in fact the first Spanish company to consolidate this link.
As for the security certification of our OnTurtle-La Jonquera secure lorry park, we have just renewed Level 2 with TAPA, which means that the car park features advanced measures such as:
- Access control
- 24/7 video surveillance
- Perimeter protection
- Presence of qualified personnel at the station
In the case of the OnTurtle-La Jonquera lorry park, the car park is fenced and video-monitored 24 hours a day, with restricted access requiring a PIN code. This series of measures minimises the risk of theft and ensures safe parking for the couriers who rely on us.
The same service area also employs qualified personnel to manage the space, which offers all the services that couriers may need — not only a place to stop, but also toilets, showers, laundry facilities, a hotel, a supermarket, a shop and restaurant.
OnTurtle-La Jonquera, a doubly certified car park
Currently, our OnTurtle-La Jonquera car park is one of the SSTP-certified lorry parks in Spain. Its Gold security level is also endorsed by ESPORG, the European Secure Parking Organisation.
The same organisation judged our lorry park the Best Truck Parking in Europe with fewer than 50 spaces as part of the 2023 and 2024 ESPORG Truck Parking Awards. At that latest staging, we were part of the jury.
A commitment to courier safety and comfort
Choosing a certified lorry park is not only a matter of convenience, but a necessity in the logistics sector. At OnTurtle we are not only concerned with safety, but also with the well-being and comfort of the driver. We want our facilities to be a place where couriers can rest comfortably before getting back en route. That is why we continue to invest in improving our services and equipment.
Our aim is to continue to grow in order to offer the best possible experience in a key location for professional transport in Europe. The renewal of our TAPA Level 2 certification is further proof of our commitment to excellence. We know that having an approved parking facility for professional transport makes a difference, and we will keep striving to be a benchmark in the sector.
