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Conference on Maritime Container Security - Speeches and presentations

[p]Maritime containers represent a significant part of the international trade and supply chains, which are the backbone to Europe's economy. Containers transport involves numerous manufacturers, logistic nodes, operators, platforms and check-points (in particular containers ports). Improving their security requires an integrated research and development approach, including risk assessment, traceability, secure exchange between nations and across operators, and fast but effective screening.[/p]