Security priorities differ considerably for different departments and agencies within a seaport. A&S examines how each party’s needs could be met when taking on seaport projects through an integrated approach.
When multiple stakeholders, such as law enforcement, port authority, freight handling, customs, inspection and quarantine, administration, parking and more, are present operating side-by-side on a daily basis, how each party's security risks and priorities are assessed and determined becomes the million-dollar question.
Most seaports strive to understand the requirements from various stakeholders before consulting system integrators or solution providers for system design and implementation. “Making sure every stakeholder's needs are considered and prioritized assures the investment in technology and infrastructure, has the greatest return and increases the likelihood of successful technology adoption,” explained Larry Bowe, President of PureTech Systems.
Security priorities differ considerably for different departments and agencies within a seaport. a&s examines
how each party's needs could be met when taking on seaport projects through an integrated approach.
When multiple stakeholders, such as law enforcement, port authority, freight handling, customs, inspection and quarantine, administration, parking and more, are present operating side-by-side on a daily basis, how each party's security risks and priorities are assessed and determined becomes the million-dollar question.
Most seaports strive to understand the requirements from various stakeholders before consult...