Intentional cargo disruption by nefarious means: Examining threats, systemic vulnerabilities and securitisation measures in complex global supply chains
Abstract
Global trade and commerce requires products to be securely contained and transferred in a timely way across great distances and between national boundaries. Throughout the process, cargo and containers are stored, handled and checked by a range of authorities and authorised agents. Intermodal transportation involves the use of container ships, planes, railway systems, land bridges, road networks and barges. This paper examines the the nefarious nature of intentional disruption and nefarious risks associated with the movement of cargo and container freight. The paper explores main threats, vulnerabilities and security measures relevant to significant intermodal transit risk issues such as theft, piracy, terrorism, contamination, counterfeiting and product tampering. Three risk and vulnerability models are examined and basic standards and regulations that are relevant to safe and secure transit of container goods across international supply networks are outlined.
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Author's Biography
Conor Mcgreevy is a resilience consultant with Atkins UK. The majority of his consultancy experience is related to the UK nuclear industry and a diverse range of highways and transportation-related projects. Prior to joining Atkins, Conor undertook a postgraduate degree in emergency planning and management at Coventry University. At the same time, he worked as a ship planner in a container terminal in Dublin Port, where he developed his understanding of international cargo distribution. Throughout his undergraduate degree, he worked within the security industry in Ireland, at large-scale entertainment events where he developed his understanding of the concepts and regulations observed during the planning, and delivery of these events.
Wayne Harrop is a practitioner and academic with a background spanning cyber and physical security, civil emergency response, corporate risk, business continuity and crisis management. Wayne has experience leading and advising on risk programmes associated with manufacturing, logistics, global sourcing, product storage, and just-in-time supply chains. Wayne is the recipient of three international accolades for services in the field and he has worked with 49 countries on resilience initiatives, contributed to national resilience, international standardisation and policy initiatives. Wayne is a UK co-opted expert on ISO Technical Committee 223. He sits on the Advisory Council for City Security and Resilience Network and helped shape the International Risk, Resilience and Response Centre to address international collaboration on threat and hazard-related issues.
Citation
Mcgreevy, Conor and Harrop, Wayne (2015, March 1). Intentional cargo disruption by nefarious means: Examining threats, systemic vulnerabilities and securitisation measures in complex global supply chains. In the Journal of Business Continuity & Emergency Planning, Volume 8, Issue 4. https://doi.org/10.69554/OLBN3893.
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