Security assurance across maritime trading systems is a critical factor for international
business managers and in the evolution of international trade generally. A number of
initiatives are underway focusing on security issues in ports and ships (International Ship &
Port Security Code), customs inspections in international ports (Container Security Initiative)
and whole-of-supply chain outcomes (Customs & Trade Partnership against Terrorism). The
main purpose of the above initiatives is to reduce the likelihood of maritime-vectored …