Features
WMD SANCTIONS
Dr Guy Sadler of Boartes Strategic Services warns of the threat to the commercial viability of international shipping posed by the proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction
TRUCK SECURITY
Ed Petow of FreightWatch International asks whether cargo theft will turn violent in the US, following the trend in Europe
MARITIME & PORT SECURITY
Paul Singer of Securewest International considers why Long Range Identification and Tracking is shaping up to be the next hurdle in maritime security compliance
Stephan V. Kroecker of SeaAway explains why a 'prior-to-port' data gateway provides more than just security
Paul Fattori of Relcor argues that security systems must go beyond the established standards in order to provide a real deterrent to cargo criminals
Andy Bates of Special Projects and Services asks whether acoustic devices are a useful security tool
IDENTITY VERIFICATION
The Port of Felixstowe reports on its RHIDES programme, the first haulier identity card system to be introduced at any UK container port
Michael Fearn writes about increasing cargo security and reducing agency driver risks with de Poel's agency driver database - add
Stephanie Brzezinski of Motorola explodes the myths surrounding biometrics and argues the case for its relevance to society and business today
INSURANCE ISSUES
Dave Riley of a&b insurance brokers explains what deregulation in the UK will mean for importers and exporters
AVIATION SECURITY
Irvin Varkonyi reviews the US Transportation Security Administration's Final Rule of Air Cargo Security
SUPPLY CHAIN SECURITY
Collaboration, co-operation and communication are the keys to supply chain and border security, argues Martin Rich of the World Summits Organisation
Neil Fisher looks at how Unisys works with the US Army to overcome its logistical challenges
Jim Giermanski of Belmont Abbey College considers the genesis, current status and future of container security
TECHNOLOGY
Rafi Bhonker from Orsus asserts that, when seeking to manage port security and safety, it is best to use a holistic approach called 'situation management'
Alex Preston discusses how SAIC's new VACIS P7500 imaging system addresses the challenge of inspecting cargo without impeding the flow of commerce
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