CONTAINER SECURITY -- WINNING A LOSING BATTLE?
Despite repeated calls for international codes of practice, no statutory procedure for ensuring container security has yet been officially introduced. Nevertheless, a greater awareness is being shown by shippers, road haulers, container and terminal operators towards the need for better cargo protection. Many effective security systems are now operated, with the equipment used in them steadily being raised in quality. Ultimately, though, security experts stress that real progress in the security sector is inextricably linked to financial considerations.
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- Publication Date: 1980-6
Media Info
- Pagination: p. 103
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Serial:
- CARGO SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL
- Volume: 7
- Issue Number: 6
- Publisher: Deutsche Bahn AG
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Cargo handling; Container handling; Containers; Freight security; Freight transportation; Intermodal terminals; Loss and damage; Marine terminals; Security; Terminal operations; Theft
- Old TRIS Terms: Container security; Loss prevention
- Subject Areas: Freight Transportation; Marine Transportation; Railroads; Security and Emergencies; Terminals and Facilities;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 00329522
- Record Type: Publication
- Source Agency: Engineering Index
- Files: TRIS
- Created Date: Feb 18 1981 12:00AM