Nanotechnology: The Next Frontier for Maritime Security?
Over 20 million shipping containers enter the U.S. each year, most onboard ships. These containers are the life blood of a national economy fed by an industry that depends upon the just-in-time delivery of goods and supplies rather than maintaining expensive inventories. Any actions that slow the flow of these containers will have a significant economic impact. Yet containers are very affordable, Council on Foreign Affairs’ Dr. Stephen Flynn noted in his book “America the Vulnerable” (Harper Collins), “The challenge of securing the loading and movement of containers is formidable. Anyone who has $3,000 to $5,000 can lease one of the many millions of containers that circulate around the globe.
Ports Praise Funding But Need More
measures but cited government figures indicating that the sum represents just a fraction of what ports need to secure the nation's water borders. "U.S. ports are pleased that another $104 million in Federal funds will be going toward port security," said Kurt J. American Association of Port Authorities. security enhancements. in Federal funds. U.S. million, followed by recurring annual costs of $535 million. Act. across our water borders," Nagle said. FY'03 Budget being negotiated in Congress will provide additional funds. 11, 2001. "Consider that U.S. trade by volume, including most imported crude petroleum," Nagle said. the U.S. country to economic paralysis. deployment of our U.S. now - is heavily reliant on ports," he added.
