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Journal Article
The Container Security Initiative and Ocean Container Threats
This paper analyzes one program, the Container Security Initiative, which inspects high-risk U.S.-bound containers at foreign ports.
Jan 1, 2007
News Release
RAND Study Warns Maritime Terrorism Risk Extends Beyond Dangers Posed to Container Shipping
October 16, 2006 News Release: RAND Study Warns Maritime Terrorism Risk Extends Beyond Dangers Posed to Container Shipping.
Oct 16, 2006
Report
Maritime Terrorism Risk Extends Beyond Dangers Posed to Container Shipping
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.
Oct 13, 2006
Commentary
Securing America's Ports
Published commentary by RAND staff: Securing America's Ports, in the San Diego Union-Tribune.
Mar 26, 2006
Report
Demographics and Security in Maritime Southeast Asia
This article analyzes how demographic factors are affecting the security environment of Southeast Asia and examines the resulting security implications for the United States.
Mar 17, 2006
Report
Evaluating the Viability of 100 Per Cent Container Inspection at America's Ports
As U.S. maritime security adapts to the terrorist threat, we argue that quantitative analysis should be used to evaluate security initiatives and present a case study of one proposed measure: 100 percent scanning of containers entering the country.
Jan 1, 2005
Report
Artificial Reefs: A Disposal Option for Navy and MARAD Ships
Examines the demand for retired ships to be used for artificial reefs and reviews possible ship-to-reef business models.
Dec 20, 2004
News Release
Sea Containers May Be a Vehicle for Transporting Terrorism
Terrorists could use containers on ships to transport weapons and dangerous materials, or could use the containers themselves as weapons of mass destruction.
Sep 8, 2003
Report
"Seacurity": Improving the Security of the Global Sea-Container Shipping System
Raises awareness concerning the current status of maritime security and its vulnerability to terrorism.
Jan 1, 2003
Report
Study on Ideas on a New National Freight Model System for Sweden
Describes the outcomes of an idea study on a new national freight transport model system for Sweden, to provide state-of-the-art ideas that are consistent and innovative on a conceptual framework for policy orientated analyses and modelling of freight tra
Jan 1, 2002
Commentary
Africa Suffers Wave of Maritime Violence
Southeast Asia and, especially Indonesia, continues to constitute the main area of concern when it comes to maritime piracy, typically accounting for over half the attacks reported in any given year. However, Africa is experiencing an increasingly serious problem, particularly around the Horn on the ...
Apr 1, 2001
Report
Disposal Options for Ships
This book identifies and evaluates options for the disposal of U.S. Navy and U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) ships.
Jan 1, 2001
Report
POLSSS - Policy for Sea Shipping Safety: Surveying Stakeholders About Acceptability of Risks and System Changes
This report describes two surveys that were conducted in order to assess stakeholder perceptions about the acceptability of risks involved in maritime activities, and the effectiveness of a variety of current policies and possible policy changes.
Jan 1, 1999
Report
POLSSS — Policy for Sea Shipping Safety: Executive Summary
Safety concerns in shipping in and around the Netherlands' harbors and ports range from the risks and environmental impacts of shipping disasters to the economic effects of more common accidents.
Jan 1, 1999
Report
FORWARD: Freight Options for Road, Water, and Rail for the Dutch: Final Report
This report describes the results of a major transportation research study that was performed for the Netherlands Ministry of Transport, Public Works, and Water Management by the European-American Center for Policy Analysis (EAC).
Jan 1, 1996
Research Brief
Improving Freight Transportation Policy in the Netherlands
The study analyzed the benefits and costs of a broad range of policy options for mitigating the negative effects of the expected growth in road transport while retaining the economic benefits.
Jan 1, 1996
Report
An Inventory of Transport Safety Information in the Netherlands
Gives an inventory of transport safety information available in the Netherlands at the end of 1995. The inventory reflects the registration and recording of transport accidents and incidents in air, rail, road, inland waterway, and maritime transport.
Jan 1, 1996
Report
Characteristics and Capabilities of Dutch Freight Transportation System Models
This is an intermediate report from a research study for the Netherlands Ministry of Transport, Public Works and Water Management.
Jan 1, 1994
Report
Fast Sealift and Maritime Prepositioning Options for Improving Sealift Capabilities
Considers (1) the extent to which future U.S. flag merchant ships and existing government and sealift programs can support potential future force deployments and (2) the kinds of ships that should be built if additional sealift capabilities are required.
Jan 1, 1991

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