Container Transport Security Across Modes [electronic resource] /
European Conference of Ministers of Transport.
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
European Conference of Ministers of Transport.
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.Maritime Transport Committee.
Paris : OECD Publishing,
2005.
After the terrorist attacks of 11 September 2001, it became apparent that maritime shipping containers themselves and their links with other modes represent potential security vulnerabilities. This report describes the complex, hybrid container transport system and the variety of actors involved. It then identifies potential areas of security weakness and provides recommendations for inland transport and maritime authorities to improve container security.
Foreword; Table of Contents; Glossary; Executive Summary; Chapter 1. Introduction; Chapter 2. The Container Transport Chain; Chapter 3. Threat Assessment; Chapter 4. Container Security Measures: Overview and Analysis; Chapter 5. Conclusions: Transport Authorities, Container Security and Terrorism; Annex A. Description of the Container Transport Chain; Annex B. International, National and Industry Container Security-Related Initiatives; Bibliography; 
"The events of 11 September 2001 highlighted the vulnerability of many aspects of the transport system, in particular the weaknesses in links among modes along the transport chain and the need for a coordinated security approach among modes. ... The findings of this report were agreed by ECMT [European Conference of Ministers of Transport] at their Ljubljana Council and the OECD Maritime Transport Committee in Paris in May 2004."--Foreword.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 123-127).
After the terrorist attacks of 11 September 2001, it became apparent that maritime shipping containers themselves and their links with other modes represent potential security vulnerabilities. This report describes the complex, hybrid container transport system and the variety of actors involved. It then identifies potential areas of security weakness and provides recommendations for inland transport and maritime authorities to improve container security.
Container terminals
Container ships
Harbors