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Security in the maritime container supply chain: what is feasible and realistic?
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| In order to face challenges and threats arising from narcotics in ports, customs authorities need to achieve substantial enhancement in the supervision of the container supply chain by improving the current control operations and by introducing additional highly efficient technological (and other) measures and means, thereby significantly improving the supervision ratio within this supply chain. At the same time, the cost and time impact on international supply chains through the port must be kept to a strict minimum, in order to safeguard the competitive position of ports. This paper studies and identifies well-suited state-of-the-art/new technological solutions that should make it possible to screen the maximum possible number of containers (primarily in relation to imports) the most time-effectively. A two-dimensional methodology was applied within the project. First, several interviews were held with associations of shipping companies, forwarders, shippers, terminal operators and customs authorities, in order to combine knowledge gained from the technological assessment with experience from the professional field. Results from the interviews were used to map the current scanning process, as well as the potential for changes to that process. Second, the following tools, solutions and techniques were used as part of the feasibility study and a supply chain impact analysis study: X-ray technology and electromechanical techniques, both supported and not by AI. The results obtained indicate that increasing the scanning rate will increase the cost of scanning for terminals. These costs will be significantly higher than they currently are, particularly for large container terminals. Furthermore, congestion at the terminal and delays in the operational process are essential issues that must be addressed. In the results, distinctions can be made amongst the various types of terminals and scenarios. |
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English
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Journal of Transportation Security
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New york
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2020
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1938-7741
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10.1007/S12198-019-00206-X
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p. 1-27
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000551005600001
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