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Seaport Security

Overview Enhancing maritime security and protecting America's seaports from acts of terrorism and other Federal crimes is a top priority for AAPA and U.S. port authorities. Protecting America's ports is critical to the nation's economic growth and vitality, and an integral part of homeland defense. Ports handle 95% of overseas cargo, enable the deployment of our military, and serve as departure points for millions of cruise passengers. This article emphasizes the importance of maritime security and provides some statistical information on the same.

Further White Paper Details
Publisher	American Association of Port Authorities	File Format	PDF, requires Acrobat Rdr 5
Date Published	March 2004	Downloads	6
Format	White Papers
Topics	Transportation Security, Border Security, Customs and Cargo Security

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