Beirut Port Takes Delivery of Mobile Inspection System
The HCVM scanner, previously used by the French Douanes, underwent a software update and a complete refurbishment before its shipment to the port of Beirut. Keep Reading
U.S. Coast Guard, Royal Bahamas Defense Force Conduct International Port Security Engagement
The delegation participated in multiple capacity-building sessions with U.S. Coast Guard IPS staff, discussing port security plans, port facility security officer responsibilities, and proper implementation of various tools for port security practices. Keep Reading
Duo Jailed After £19 Million Cocaine Seizure
Two men from the north west of England have been jailed to a total of 30 years and four months after attempting to smuggle 243 kilos of cocaine into the U.K. on an empty passenger coach. Keep Reading
Frontex Expands Its Support in Spain for the Summer
Frontex and the Spanish National Police have launched Minerva, an annual operation that takes place at three Spanish ports during the busy summer holiday season. Keep Reading
Verizon to Deploy Private 5G Platform at One of the U.K.’s Busiest Ports
Delivered in partnership with Nokia, Verizon’s private 5G platform will provide one of the U.K.’s busiest ports with a secure, low-latency private network connection, improving the security of terminal communications. Keep Reading
Puerto Quetzal Invests $7 Million in Cargo Scanning Systems
APM Terminals at Guatemala’s Puerto Quetzal has inaugurated two non-intrusive X-ray scanners, with an investment of more than $7 million. This new implementation will allow 100% of the port’s cargo to be inspected immediately with real-time images. Keep Reading
Port of Los Angeles Continues to Digitalize the Supply Chain
The Port of Los Angeles has introduced a new Control Tower data tool—the third such instrument introduced by the nation’s busiest trade gateway in less than six months. Keep Reading
Ten Arrests as One of the U.K.’s Largest Cocaine Hauls is Found in Consignment of Bananas
Ten people have been arrested in North London in relation to the seizure of approximately 2.3 tonnes of cocaine imported to the U.K. in a consignment of bananas. Keep Reading
Organized Crime Groups Becoming More Violent and Targeting Ports
International organized crime groups have established footholds in and around large ports, where the corruption and intimidation of workers critical to the unloading and storage of illicit commodities, and the competition for distribution are taking place. Keep Reading
Human Trafficking Month
Port of Palm Beach Introduces Employee Training Program to Help Stop Human Trafficking
The Port of Palm Beach has announced a new partnership with the nonprofit organization Businesses Ending Slavery and Trafficking (BEST) to train employees on human trafficking prevention in observance of Human Trafficking Awareness Month. Keep Reading
Total of 92 Years in Jail for Men Involved in Migrant Deaths Tragedy
Seven men have been sentenced to a total of more than 92 years in prison following an investigation into the tragic deaths of 39 Vietnamese nationals in October 2019. Keep Reading
Ghana’s Port Security Agencies Hold Interoperability Drills
Participants engaged in simulation exercises such as stowaway detection and disembarkation, how to nullify Improvised Explosive Devices (IED), narcotic interceptions by the K9 team, and the diffusion of potential insurgencies in the port area. Keep Reading
Men Who Tried to Smuggle MDMA in an Excavator Arrested in Global EncroChat Investigation
Three men have been arrested in London, U.K. and two in Western Sydney, Australia following the seizure of 450 kilos of MDMA hidden within an excavator that was shipped into the Port of Brisbane from the U.K. Keep Reading
Truck Driver Charged With Attempting to Smuggle Migrants Out of U.K.
A Romanian truck driver has been charged with attempting to smuggle migrants – including a man suspected of child sex offenses – out of the U.K. on two separate occasions. Keep Reading
Critical Infrastructure Security & Resilience Month
Critical Maritime Threat as Cybersecurity May Not Keep Up with Africa’s Ports Transformation
"An attack of scale similar to the 2017 Maersk incident would have a devastating impact on Africa’s regional and continental stability and prosperity, rooted in growing interdependence and reliance on the maritime trade," says new report. Keep Reading
Seaport Employees Can Help Stop Human Trafficking
As much of the world has turned its attention to the COVID-19 pandemic, the illegal crime of human trafficking has been able to flourish. Keep Reading
More than $369M of Narcotics Seized by CBP Cincinnati During Fiscal Year 2020
In Fiscal Year 2020, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seized nearly 830,000 pounds of drugs. CBP officers nationwide intercepted shipments of cocaine, methamphetamine, fentanyl, marijuana and other common narcotics. Keep Reading
Royal Navy Called in as ‘Hijacking’ Incident Reported off U.K. Coast
A number of stowaways had made violent threats towards the crew. It is not known if they were armed but reports say they had smashed glass and threatened to kill crew members. Keep Reading
DOT Announces $220 Million Funding for Ports
More than $220 million in discretionary grant funding will improve port facilities in 15 states and territories through the Maritime Administration’s (MARAD) Port Infrastructure Development Program. Keep Reading
Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Stronger Collaboration Urged to Confront ‘Vexing’ Maritime Cybersecurity Threats
COVID-19 pandemic has "accelerated" awareness of the importance of the critical supply chain and cyber vulnerabilities. Keep Reading