The global supply chain has advanced and, over the decades, evolved to be an integral facet of our livelihood. The global transport and logistics systems and infrastructure plays a critical role in the global economy. The essential yet vulnerable nature of the TLM makes it a key area of business and security focus today. Governments at various levels have invested in ensuring that the TLM systems remain clear of security threats. The discussion focuses on the various security measures in place as interventions, programs, policies that help in safeguarding the transportation and logistics systems globally.
In the US, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) holds the role of safeguarding the transport and supply chain safety management. The DHS through the TSA has in place various security measures at different points in the chain to protect direct participants and the country from any threats. The TSA operates as an agency tasked with inspections, communication, and coordination of all security as well as safety measures necessary for safeguarding the rail, airline, pipeline, maritime, and road systems from threats (Kaplan, 2007). The TSA has ensured that all terminal and entry points into the country are under constant surveillance to discourage and avert threats to the local logistics systems. Further, in liaison with other agencies in the DHS, there has been an improvement in customs and border patrols to regulate the movement of goods, services, and people across the borders.
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The highlighted interventions and integration of different specialized agencies within the TSA and DHS ensures consistency, specialization, and efficient service delivery. The measures identified remain highly effective in reducing the movement of contrabands and aliens across global and national borders. According to Haveman and Shatz (2006), Improved security systems along border entry ports such as seaports have been captured by reduced rates of terror and criminal incidences targeting transport as well as supply chain systems. Improved border and terminal point security have helped in improving trade while creating public trust in the security systems in the country. The enhanced confidence levels in transport and logistics systems in the country have led to improved business and growth in transport-oriented sectors such as manufacturing, hospitality, and tourism.
References
Haveman, J., & Shatz, H. (2006). Protecting the Nation's seaports: Balancing security and cost. San Francisco, CA: Public Policy Institute of California.
Kaplan, E. (2007, March 12). Rail Security and the Terrorist Threat - Council on Foreign Relations. Retrieved from http://www.cfr.org/united-states/rail-security-terrorist-threat/
