US politicians seem set on the requirement that every US-bound container should be scanned at the export port prior to loading on the departing vessel, a notion that is absurd to anyone with even a passing acquaintance of the practicalities of international container transportation.
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A.J. Dutari
August 24, 2012 at 3:43 pmUS Congress Lawmakers propose X-Ray scanning of all containers inbound to US ports, prior to loading on ships. Goodbye to US Trade & Competitiveness ! Cost cutting goes against security. One DHS overseer subcommittee on air freight accepts risk based approach ramdom checking, while another on sea cargo wants 100% screening. Who pays for this? A Coherent Mission Approach Policy is required. Deadline approaches.