Security, Transportation, and the Supply Chain - Mitigating Threats and Facilitating the Flow of Commerce

The goal of security within the supply chain and transportation infrastructure is to effectively mitigate risks while facilitating commerce. Security and business protection measures are at the core of how to maintain consistent and strategic business operations. These expenses are assets that promote reliability to customers, but also serve as

List of contents

Introduction. Transportation Security Overview. Regulatory Background & Framework. Essential Elements of Transportation Security. Security and Transportation Modalities. Maritime Security. Railroad Security. Aviation Security. Trucking Security. Strategic Transportation Security. Security: Investment or Expense? Role of Business Process Reengineering. Public-Private Partnerships. Emerging/Future Trends.

Summary

The goal of security within the supply chain and transportation infrastructure is to effectively mitigate risks while facilitating commerce. Security and business protection measures are at the core of how to maintain consistent and strategic business operations. These expenses are assets that promote reliability to customers, but also serve as valuable ROI to further enhance the business. Focusing on economic and business objectives, this book examines the transportation infrastructure. Chapters cover the supply chain, logistics, transportation security issues, and specific transportation modalities as well as the legal and regulatory frameworks that encompass them.

Product details

• Authors: Luke Ritter, Luke (Principle for Global Trade Security Ritter, Luke (Ridge Global Ritter, Ritter Luke
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Release: 05.01.2026
• EAN: 9781466578159
• ISBN: 978-1-4665-7815-9
• No. of pages: 320
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > Politics, society, business > Politics; Social sciences, law, business > Business > Management; POLITICAL SCIENCE / Security (National & International), Business and Management, HISTORY / Military / General, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Management, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Purchasing & Buying, computer science, Business & management, Politics & government, Warfare & defence, environmental science, engineering & technology, Politics and government, Peace studies and conflict resolution, Warfare and defence, Computer security, Engineering: general, Peace studies & conflict resolution, Environmental science, engineering and technology