A critical review of container security operations. Issue 2 (17th February 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Zhao, Xiaowei; Yan, Hong; Zhang, Jiantong
• Is Part Of: Maritime policy & management. Volume 44:Issue 2(2017)
• Page Start: 170
• Page End: 186
• Publication Date: 2017-02-17
• Subjects: Container transportation -- container security -- security degree; Marine resources -- Periodicals; Shipping -- Management -- Periodicals; Policy sciences -- Periodicals; 333.9164
• DOI: 10.1080/03088839.2016.1253883
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0308-8839

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Containers, which permit fast and safe handling between modal systems, are the main equipment used in intermodal transport. Unfortunately, enhancement of the efficiency and velocity of container operations has created a breach in traditional security, also known as container security. This paper presents a critical literature review of container security operations. We aim to identify current trends and future research directions in container security. We propose a classification framework based on the following elements: presenting the container security perspective, identifying threats, evaluating container security, balancing costs/benefits and the degree of security, balancing time savings/reduction and the degree of security, and securing containerized transportation processes. We discuss the current studies of these problems, the methodologies adopted and important insights into container security.