RAND Research Topic: Cargo Ships 2012-05-24T14:56:23Z Copyright (c) 2012, The RAND Corporation RAND Corporation http://www.rand.org/topics/cargo-ships.html Who Has the Will to Fight Piracy? http://www.rand.org/commentary/2009/04/21/GS.html Apr 20, 2009 Apr 20, 2009 <p>The recent French and American rescues of hostages held by pirates off the coast of Somalia were necessary and proper. No one believes these actions will end piracy. But unless we impose risks on the pirates&mdash;which means taking some risks ourselves&mdash;piracy will certainly flourish, writes Brian Michael Jenkins.</p> Getting the Most Out of Littoral Combat Ships http://www.rand.org/pubs/research_briefs/RB9301.html Mar 11, 2008 Mar 11, 2008 This research brief summarizes analysis of the Littoral Combat Ship, the U.S. Navy's first modular warship, suggesting the best locations for homeports, mission package installation sites, and the quantity of mission packages that should be procured. RAND Supply Chain Policy Center to Research Critical Issues in Freight Transportation http://www.rand.org/news/press/2007/05/09/index1.html May 9, 2007 May 9, 2007 May 9, 2007 news release: RAND Supply Chain Policy Center to Research Critical Issues in Freight Transportation. The Container Security Initiative and Ocean Container Threats http://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP20070324.html Dec 31, 2006 Dec 31, 2006 <p>This paper analyzes one program, the Container Security Initiative, which inspects high-risk U.S.-bound containers at foreign ports.</p> RAND Study Warns Maritime Terrorism Risk Extends Beyond Dangers Posed to Container Shipping http://www.rand.org/news/press/2006/10/16.html Oct 16, 2006 Oct 16, 2006 October 16, 2006 News Release: RAND Study Warns Maritime Terrorism Risk Extends Beyond Dangers Posed to Container Shipping. Maritime Terrorism Risk Extends Beyond Dangers Posed to Container Shipping http://www.rand.org/pubs/monographs/MG520.html Oct 16, 2006 Oct 16, 2006 <p>Maritime counterterrorism efforts should not only focus on the security of cargo container ships, rail cars and trucks. Cruise ships and ferry boats need more protection against terrorist attacks that could kill and injure many passengers and cause serious financial losses.</p> Securing America's Ports http://www.rand.org/commentary/2006/03/26/SDUT.html Mar 26, 2006 Mar 26, 2006 Published commentary by RAND staff: Securing America's Ports, in the San Diego Union-Tribune. Assessing Container Security: A Framework for Measuring Performance of the Global Supply Chain http://www.rand.org/pubs/research_briefs/RB9095.html Nov 25, 2005 Nov 25, 2005 Since 9/11, several programs have been implemented to improve security of the global supply chain. In reviewing these programs, this study concludes that supply-chain efficiency and security are distinct but interconnected and recommends considering ... Katrina Shows Supply Chain Needs National Attention http://www.rand.org/commentary/2005/09/26/LABJ.html Sep 26, 2005 Sep 26, 2005 Published commentary by RAND staff: Katrina Shows Supply Chain Needs National Attention in the Los Angeles Business Journal. De onderbouwing van DGG-beleid (The Foundation of Freight Policy): Een procesbesschrijving voor het gebruik van beleidsinhoudelijke gegevens (A Process Description for Performance Measurement Within the Policy Process) http://www.rand.org/pubs/documented_briefings/DB444.html Mar 29, 2005 Mar 29, 2005 The Dutch Directorate-General for Freight commissioned a process analysis to support implementation of a new budgetary process, which shows that any time during a calendar year there are three different processes interacting and competing for the attention of policymakers: the budgetary, data collection, and policy making processes. These three processes braid together into a complex score of data streams and queries. Strengthening the Partnership http://www.rand.org/commentary/2005/02/22/ITM.html Feb 22, 2005 Feb 22, 2005 Published commentary by RAND staff. Africa Suffers Wave of Maritime Violence http://www.rand.org/commentary/2001/04/01/JIR.html Mar 31, 2001 Mar 31, 2001 <p>In the absence of a more forcible and proactive stance, Africa may well emerge as the major new piracy 'hot spot' of the 21st century, exemplifying what the International Maritime Bureau is already referring to as the epitome of warlordism and anarchy at sea, writes Peter Chalk.</p> Dual-Use Technology Program for a Passenger-Cargo Rotorcraft http://www.rand.org/pubs/documented_briefings/DB138.html Dec 31, 1994 Dec 31, 1994 Declining budgets are reducing the number of new military acquisition starts. The Army needs to consider new ways of doing business that will permit it to get the most from the acquisition dollars available.