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
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 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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
"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
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
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
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
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
COVID-19 pandemic has "accelerated" awareness of the importance of the critical supply chain and cyber vulnerabilities. Keep Reading
More than £1m has been recovered from two trucks trying to leave the U.K. The money was concealed in the refrigerated motor housing of both vehicles on September 4 at the port of Dover. Keep Reading