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The need
The devastating terrorist attacks of September 11th brought new challenges to the transportation industry - in particular the need to secure the transportation infrastructure against terrorism while maintaining the infrastructure's continued commercial efficiency. With experts in general agreement that it is question of ‘when’ and not 'if' a terrorist attack occurs involving some part of the cargo transportation infrastructure, all those involved in the international cargo industry must take action to ensure their operations are as secure as they can be. Cargo security is a huge technical and practical challenge. To protect against modern day terrorist threats, it is essential for security personnel to understand the changing nature of terrorism, create measures that take account of new types of threats and devise a framework to review these measures and ensure they are adequate. It is also critical that security planners innovate when designing counter-terrorism measures because terrorists are always trying to exploit new vulnerabilities. Critical lessons can be learned from understanding how others are hardening security and rethinking their approaches. The volume of cargo being transported world-wide is continually on the increase, emphasising its vulnerability and reputation as being the weak point of any airport and seaport security regime. Virtually every passenger flight, for example, is carrying some freight along with the passengers and their baggage. Commercial airlines make a significant percentage of their revenue from hauling freight. Screening and searching of cargo presents unique problems, including cost and complexity of different methods of screening technologies; as well as problems caused by sheer volume, time restraints and pressure on resources. The September 11th attacks were horrific in terms of the loss of human life and financial damage inflicted, yet they were not the worst-case scenario that many security experts believe could befall us in future, either in terms of the numbers of casualties or specifically in the use of new Weapons of Mass Destruction. The increasing innovation, sophistication and destructive potential of modern terrorists, armed with conventional, as well as Chemical, Biological and Radiological weapons, means that we must continually monitor these threats, remain vigilant, and ensure that security personnel are correctly trained and implement effective procedures to prevent the infiltration of explosives and hazardous materials via cargo shipments.
The seminar
A unique event is designed to help airports, seaports, shippers, carriers and transport operators manage a range of security risks to cargo operations. Participants will discuss the implications of terrorist threats including physical security changes and improvements that should be made and the effects of these on the freight/cargo business. Participants will analyse and discuss the evolution of methods used by terrorists and criminals to circumvent cargo security procedures; the implementation of effective security systems; and the technologies available for cargo protection. Participants will learn how the freight transport industry can prepare for and respond to terrorist attacks and learn how leading airports, carriers and shippers are deploying the latest technologies to improve the security and safety of international cargo shipments.
The seminar will include the following topics:
- Insight into the capabilities & tactics of terrorist groups
- Current and emerging security risks, including chemical, biological and radiological threats
- Threat & Risk Analysis
- Current cargo security initiatives
- Current regulatory requirements for shippers & carriers
- Cargo Screening Procedures
- Security Management of Warehouses
- Security Approach in the UK
- International best practice and initiatives
- Technology Available for Cargo Screening
- Ensuring appropriate security without hindering operations
The two days of training culminate in a certificate indicating that S.T.O.P. Security Training has been received.
Who should attend?
The seminar will be of interest to cargo transportation and security professionals from the entire spectrum of cargo security: air, truck/rail and maritime, including:
- Police officers and other law enforcement personnel
- Cargo services and operational managers
- Cargo acceptance & handling staff
- Customs officers
- Risk management specialists
- Aviation and AVSEC inspectors
- Terminal, airport, seaport & airline managers
Seminar Fee & Registration
GBP£695.00 (plus VAT) = Total: £816.62 per participant.
The seminar fee includes a full restaurant lunch and light refreshments served each day. The hours of the seminar are 0900hrs to 1630hrs daily. If you would like to attend this seminar, please contact Renful on the information listed in the "Contact Us" section, or alternatively you can open a Registration form below. The Registration form should be printed and faxed back to us. Please note, the registration form may take several minutes to open.
Seminar Location & Venue
To be confirmed
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