print email comment close Fact Sheet: Securing U.S. Ports URL: http://www.dhs.gov/xnews/releases/press_release_0865.shtm Description: This February 2006 overview of U.S. ports includes details about the groups responsible for the ports (U.S. Customs and Board Protection, Coast Guard, terminal operator, and port authority), security measures (such as screening and inspection and the Container Security Initiative), the United Arab Emirates (UAE)/Dubai Ports World acquisition, and related topics. From the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Publisher: U.S. Department of Homeland Security Extra Keywords CSI terrorism CBP DP World Library of Congress Subject Headings: Harbors -- Security measures -- United States National security -- United States Shipping LII Database Information: Record 20737 created by Jennifer English on 02/23/2006 Last modification on 11/09/2006 Published: 03/02/2006   Funding agency: California State Library LII Item ID: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20737