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Harbors -- Security measures -- United States Container Security Initiative 
 Facts sheets about the Container Security Initiative (CSI), a program intended to help increase security for containerized cargo shipped to the United States from around the world. Discusses elements of this anti-terrorism program, the ports where the CSI is in operation, and related material. Opens directly into a PDF file. From U.S. Customs and Border Protection. http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/newsroom/fact_sheets/printer_fact_sheets/csi_factsheet.ctt/csi_factsheet.pdf Topics: Industries, National Security, Transportation Last updated Apr 15, 2008 Counter-Terrorism: Publications: Port Security
Collection of government publications on the security of U.S. ports. Topics include port and maritime security challenges, policy and practices, identification systems, container security, potential impact of terrorist attacks on freight transport, role of government agencies (such as the U.S. Coast Guard), and more. Publications go back to 2002. From the Counter-Terrorism Training Coordination Working Group convened by the U.S. Department of Justice. http://www.counterterrorismtraining.gov/pubs/port.html Topics: Industries, National Security, Transportation Last updated Feb 28, 2006 Fact Sheet: Securing U.S. Ports
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. http://www.dhs.gov/xnews/releases/press_release_0865.shtm Topics: Industries, National Security, Transportation Last updated Nov 9, 2006 |
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