Transportation Security

Los Angeles World Airports has launched its Terminal Wellness Project deploying thermal camera technology that can help identify travelers with an elevated body temperature.

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is urging governments to avoid quarantine measures when re-opening their economies.

The importance of maritime transport in maintaining security of supply has been highlighted during the coronavirus pandemic, says Ville Haapasaari, CEO of the Port of Helsinki.

The tri-state measure will use uniform parameters and messaging on highways, airports, websites and social media across the three states. The three states will also ask hotels to communicate the 14-day quarantine to guests.

The CARES Act provides the Department of Transport with over $36 billion to prevent, prepare for, and respond to COVID-19 across all modes of transportation. 

U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officers at the El Paso port of entry apprehended 48 illegal aliens between June 18 and June 20. All were attempting to enter the U.S. illegally as railcar stowaways.

Over the last three years, people smugglers have pocketed more than EUR 330 million from their criminal operations on the Western and Central Mediterranean migratory routes.

The Center for Climate and Security’s Director, John Conger, and Board Member Alice Hill, call for a National Resilience Act requiring that all investments by the U.S. federal government be climate resilient. 

The Pandemic Response Accountability Committee (PRAC) has released its first report, identifying common areas of concern among agencies of different sizes and with different missions.

Only two of the 12 components reviewed fully met requirements to analyze and document vehicle use and cost data to help them achieve the right type and size of fleet vehicles to meet their missions.

The Department of State has issued a warning about the threat posed by pirates to vessels and oil installations in the southern Gulf of Mexico. 

The app will allow customers to track in real time where seats are available on any train in the electric fleet, which represents more than 90% of all LIRR train cars.

The portal is designed to help airlines mitigate and manage security risks and also includes the latest state and airport restrictions and requirements imposed as a result of the COVID-19 crisis.

The Trump Administration intends to invest $906 million in America’s infrastructure through the Infrastructure for Rebuilding America (INFRA) discretionary grant program.

On June 16 and 17, officers from the French Border Police raided four houses and arrested three individuals suspected of forgery of documents.

Manchester Airport in the U.K. is giving passengers the opportunity to pre-book a 15 minute security slot as part of a new trial by operator Manchester Airports Group.