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Written in a clear language, for use by scholars, managers and decisionmakers, this practical guide to the hot topic is unique in treating thesecurity aspects of hazmat transportation from both uni-modal and multi-modal perspectives. To begin with, each transport mode and itsrelation to security vulnerability, analyses, figures, and approaches is discussed separately. Secondly, the optimization process of a hazmatsupply chain is examined from a holistic, integrated viewpoint. Finally, the book discusses and compares the various hazmat transport securitypolicies and strategies adopted in various regions around the world. The result is a must-have source of high-quality information includingmany case studies.
List of contents
PREFACEPART ONE: Introductory SectionEDITORIAL INTRODUCTIONHistory and Economic Aspects of Hazmat Transportation Security of Hazmat Transportation: Unimodal PerspectivesSecurity of Hazmat Transportation: Multimodal PerspectivesSecurity of Hazmat Transportation: International Policies and PracticesHISTORY AND IMPORTANCE OF HAZMAT TRANSPORTATIONIntroductionHistory of Hazmat-Transportation ResearchImportance of Research on Hazmat Transportation and Associated RisksConclusionsECONOMIC ISSUES IN HAZMAT TRANSPORTATIONIntroductionHazmat Transportation in the United States and in the European UnionModels of Hazmat TransportsConcluding RemarksPART TWO: Security of Hazmat Transports: Unimodal PerspectivesSECURITY OF HAZMAT TRANSPORTS BY ROADIntroductionHazmat Truck TypesSecurity-Sensitive MaterialsCarrier ResponsibilityShipper and Consignee ResponsibilityMotor-Carrier EnforcementLaw Enforcement and Emergency ResponseCommunity VigilanceSecurity-Related EventsConclusionsSECURITY ASPECTS OF HAZMAT TRANSPORT USING RAILROADIntroductionRailroad Transportation SystemRisk AssessmentRisk Management ConclusionSECURITY OF HAZMAT TRANSPORTS BY INLAND WATERWAYSIntroductionTransport of Hazardous Materials by Inland Waterways - Current LegislationIncidents on Inland WaterwaysSecurity of Inland Waterways and Ports - Current PracticesProposals for Security Improvements on Inland WaterwaysProposals for Improvements of Inland Ports' SecurityConclusionSECURITY OF HAZMAT TRANSPORTS BY PIPELINEIntroductionSecurity Risks to Hazmat PipelinesUS Pipeline Security after September 11, 2001Policy Issues in Hazmat Pipeline SecurityConclusionsPART THREE: Security of Hazmat Transports: Multimodal PerspectivesMULTIMODAL TRANSPORT: HISTORICAL EVOLUTION AND LOGISTICS FRAMEWORKIntroductionEvolution of Multimodal Transport in the European Union, in the United States and in AsiaProblem StatementThe Standard FrameworkReconsidering the CaseConclusionsMULTIMODAL ANALYSIS FRAMEWORK FOR HAZMAT TRANSPORTS AND SECURITYIntroductionLiterature ReviewRefined Approach for the Calculation of Multimodal Hazmat-Transport RiskIntended Incidents with Hazmat TransportHow to include Security in the Modal ChoiceConclusionMETAHEURISTICS FOR THE MULTIMODAL OPTIMIZATION OF HAZMATIntroductionMetaheuristicsCharacteristics of Multimodal Hazmat Transportation Optimization Problems and the Case for Using MetaheuristicsMetaheuristics for Multimodal Hazmat TransportationA Metaheuristic for Multimodal Hazmat TransportationConclusions and Research OpportunitiesFREIGHT SECURITY AND LIVABILITY: US TOXIC AND HAZARDOUS EVENTS FROM 2000 to 2010IntroductionBackgroundData on ConsequencesConsequences and GeographyEvent ConsequencesConclusionsPART FOUR: Security of Hazmat Transports: International Policies and PracticesSECURITY OF HAZMAT TRANSPORTS IN ITALYIntroduction Economic Significance of Hazmat Transport in ItalyThe Italian Legal Framework on Hazmat Transport SecurityRecent Italian Case Studies Related to Hazmat Transport SecurityConcluding RemarksSECURITY OF HAZMAT TRANSPORTS IN THE NETHERLANDS FROM A SECURITY PRACTIONER'S POINT OF VIEWIntroductionSafety and SecurityThe Netherlands: a Risk-Prone Country with a Risk-Prone InfrastructureThe Dutch Transport Infrastructure as Risk FactorTransport and Logistics in The NetherlandsSecurity Issues in Transport and LogisticsTerrorismTransport and Logistics CrimeSafety FirstPartners in SecurityConclusionSAFEGUARDING HAZMAT SHIPMENTS IN THE US: POLICIES AND CHALLENGESIntroductionIntermodalismThe Pre-9/11 SituationThe Magnitude of the ProblemThe Impact of 9/11The Rail SectorHighwaysConclusionsSECURITY OF HAZMAT TRANSPORTS IN IRANIntroductionOverview of the Current StatusStrengths and Weaknesses of Iran's Transportation SystemSafety and Security StrategiesDiscussionConclusionsCONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONSUnimodal and Multimodal Transportation Put into PerspectiveA Country-Wise Comparative StudyA Look into the Future: Sustainable Multimodality
About the author
Genserik Reniers received his PhD in Applied Economic Sciences from the University of Antwerp, after completing a Master's degree in Chemical Engineering at the Vrije Universiteit Brussels. He lectures in general chemistry, organic chemistry, chemical process technology, industrial processes and thermodynamics at the University of Antwerp, Belgium. He is also visiting professor Risk Management at the Institute of Transport and Maritime Management in Antwerp. At the Hogeschool-Universiteit Brussel in Brussels, Professor Reniers lectures in prevention management, advanced occupational health and safety management and chemical processes/unit operations. His main research interests concern the collaboration and interaction between safety and security topics and socio-economic optimization within the chemical industry. He coordinates the Antwerp Research Group on Safety and Security (ARGoSS), unifying multi-disciplinary safety and security research at the University of Antwerp. He has extensive experience in leading research projects funded both by the Belgian government and the chemical industry. He is a Fellow of the International Congress of Disaster Management, Member of the Society for Risk Analysis and the Royal Flemish Society for Engineers and serves as an Associate Editor for the Journal of Loss Prevention in the Process Industries.
Summary
Written in a clear language, for use by scholars, managers and decisionmakers, this practical guide to the hot topic is unique in treating the
security aspects of hazmat transportation from both uni-modal and multi-modal perspectives. To begin with, each transport mode and its
relation to security vulnerability, analyses, figures, and approaches is discussed separately. Secondly, the optimization process of a hazmat
supply chain is examined from a holistic, integrated viewpoint. Finally, the book discusses and compares the various hazmat transport security
policies and strategies adopted in various regions around the world. The result is a must-have source of high-quality information including
many case studies.
