TY - JOUR PY - 2015// TI - Intentional cargo disruption by nefarious means: examining threats, systemic vulnerabilities and securitisation measures in complex global supply chains JO - Journal of business continuity and emergency planning A1 - McGreevy, Conor A1 - Harrop, Wayne SP - 326 EP - 345 VL - 8 IS - 4 N2 - Global trade and commerce requires products to be securely contained and transferred in a timely way across great distances and between national boundaries. Throughout the process, cargo and containers are stored, handled and checked by a range of authorities and authorised agents. Intermodal transportation involves the use of container ships, planes, railway systems, land bridges, road networks and barges. This paper examines the the nefarious nature of intentional disruption and nefarious risks associated with the movement of cargo and container freight. The paper explores main threats, vulnerabilities and security measures relevant to significant intermodal transit risk issues such as theft, piracy, terrorism, contamination, counterfeiting and product tampering. Three risk and vulnerability models are examined and basic standards and regulations that are relevant to safe and secure transit of container goods across international supply networks are outlined.

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LA - en SN - 1749-9216 UR - http://dx.doi.org/ ID - ref1 ER -