Title: An integrated terminal operating system for enhancing the port security

Authors: Hokey Min; Yong-Kon Lim; Jong-Won Park

Addresses: Department of Management, BAA 3008C, College of Business Administration, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio 43403, USA ' Ocean System Engineering Research Division, Korea Research Institute of Ships and Ocean Engineering (KRISO), 1312-32, Yuseong-daero, Daejeon 305-343, Korea ' Ocean System Engineering Research Division, Korea Research Institute of Ships and Ocean Engineering (KRISO), 1312-32, Yuseong-daero, Daejeon 305-343, Korea

Abstract: As a vital link in the global supply chain, which dictates the movement and storage of cargo containers at the entry point of a seaport, a seaport terminal can have a profound impact on port security. In particular, a lack of business intelligence about containerised cargo flows coupled with the failure to inspect containerised cargo can cause serious security problems, because unmonitored cargo containers can be used as a tool for bringing illicit contents into the port of entry. To prevent or mitigate any illegal activities associated with containerised cargo flows, we propose an integrated terminal operating system (ITOS) that can trace and monitor every single movement and storage of incoming cargo containers, while coordinating and synchronising the entire terminal operations. In addition, we embed the ITOS within the business analytics framework, while formulating viable strategic options for enhancing the securities of terminal operating companies and their multiple stakeholders.

Keywords: global supply chain risk; port security; technology management; maritime logistics.

DOI: 10.1504/IJLSM.2019.102211

International Journal of Logistics Systems and Management, 2019 Vol.34 No.2, pp.193 - 210

Received: 26 Feb 2017
Accepted: 29 Dec 2017
Published online: 11 Sep 2019 *

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