Security News Archive – 2004

(September 23, 2004) The World Shipping Council, together with a wide array of other private sector interests, served on the Marine Transportation Security Act (MTSA) Subcommittee, which is an advisory committee tasked with developing recommendations to enhance international supply chain security. The Subcommittee’s analysis and recommendations were submitted to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and to the Committee on Commercial Operations of Customs and Border Protection (COAC).  Read the Subcommittee Report >>

(August 3, 2004) Christopher Koch explains liner industry issues and concerns to governments participating in the Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI), which is a multilateral initiative launched by the United States and ten other countries in May 2003 to improve governments’ capabilities to address illegal trafficking of weapons of mass destruction (WMD). Learn more about PSI >>
Read Mr. Koch’s Comments >>

(May 28, 2004) The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) publishes "Container Transport Security across Modes," which urges governments to tighten inland security and emphasizes the primary role of shippers in securing the container transport chain at origin. Read the OECD Report >>

(May 17, 2004) The World Shipping Council comments to the U. S. State Department on the interim final rule eliminating the crew list visa system and requiring each seafarer to obtain an individual visa. Read the Council Comments >>

(March 24, 2004) Council President Christopher Koch testifies on “The State of Maritime Security” before the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation. Read his Testimony >>

(March 9, 2004) Christopher Koch updates attendees to the Journal of Commerce’s 4th Annual Trans-Pacific Maritime Conference on maritime security initiatives. Read his Security Update >> 

(February 17, 2004) The Council responds to a request for information from Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) on secure container technology and proposes a framework for e-seals and other RFID technology. Read the Council Response >>

(February 2, 2004) The World Shipping Council, together with the National Industrial Transportation League (NITL), the National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of America (NCHFAA) and the Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA), filed a joint petition to the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection (CBP) requesting that the shipper data element in the Trade Act final rules be amended. Read the Petition >>

In response, CBP announced that it would not enforce the shipper data element "indefinitely" and would continue to evaluate possible remedies.

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