Security aspects of uni-and multimodal hazmat transportation systems /
Written in a clear language, for use by scholars, managers and decisionmakers, this practical guide to the hot topic is unique in treating thesecurity aspects of hazmat transportation from both uni-modal and multi-modal perspectives. To begin with, each transport mode and itsrelation to security vul...
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2012
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Table of Contents:
- Security Aspects of Uni- and Multimodal Hazmat Transportation Systems; Contents; Preface; List of Contributors; Part One: Introductory Section; 1: Editorial Introduction; 1.1 History, Importance, and Economic Aspects of Hazmat Transportation; 1.2 Security of Hazmat Transportation: Unimodal Perspectives; 1.3 Security of Hazmat Transportation: Multimodal Perspectives; 1.4 Security of Hazmat Transportation: International Policies and Practices; Bibliography; 2: History and Importance of Hazmat Transportation; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 History of Hazmat-Transportation Research.
- 2.3 Importance of Research on Hazmat Transportation and Associated Risks2.4 Conclusions; Bibliography; 3: Economic Issues in Hazmat Transportation; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Hazmat Transportation in the United States and in the European Union; 3.3 Models of Hazmat Transport; 3.3.1 Risk Assessment in Hazmat Transport; 3.3.2 Routing/Scheduling and Hazmat Transport; 3.3.3 Allocation Problem in Hazmat Transport; 3.4 Concluding Remarks; Bibliography; Part Two: Security of Hazmat Transports: Unimodal Perspectives; 4: Security of Hazmat Transports by Road; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Hazmat Truck Types.
- 4.3 Security-Sensitive Materials4.4 Carrier Responsibility; 4.4.1 General Security Issues; 4.4.1.1 Risk Assessment; 4.4.1.2 Attack Profiles; 4.4.1.3 Planning an Attack; 4.4.1.4 Training; 4.4.2 Personnel Security; 4.4.3 Unauthorized Access; 4.4.4 En Route Security; 4.4.4.1 Driver Responsibilities; 4.4.4.2 Technology Solutions; 4.4.4.3 Motor-Carrier Enforcement; 4.5 Shipper and Consignee Responsibility; 4.6 Motor-Carrier Enforcement; 4.7 Law Enforcement and Emergency Response; 4.8 Community Vigilance; 4.9 Security-Related Events; 4.10 Conclusions; Bibliography.
- 5: Security Aspects of Hazmat Transport Using Railroad5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Railroad Transportation System; 5.3 Risk Assessment; 5.3.1 Probability of Attack; 5.3.2 Consequence; 5.3.2.1 Probability of Targeting Hazmat Railcars; 5.3.2.2 Hazmat Volume; 5.3.3 Route Risk; 5.4 Risk Management; 5.4.1 Steps Taken; 5.4.1.1 Information Sharing and Coordination; 5.4.1.2 Policing and Surveillance; 5.4.1.3 Routing of Hazmat; 5.4.2 Further Measures; 5.4.2.1 Interdiction Models; 5.4.2.2 Tank-Car Design; 5.4.2.3 Shipment Routing; 5.5 Conclusion; Acknowledgment; Bibliography.
- 6: Security of Hazmat Transports by Inland Waterways6.1 Introduction; 6.2 Transport of Hazardous Materials by Inland Waterways
- Current Legislation; 6.3 Incidents on Inland Waterways; 6.4 Security of Inland Waterways and Ports
- Current Practices; 6.5 Proposals for Security Improvements on Inland Waterways; 6.6 Proposals for Improvements of Inland Ports' Security; 6.7 Conclusion; Bibliography; Consulted Web Sites; 7: Security of Hazmat Transports by Pipeline; 7.1 Introduction; 7.1.1 Hazmat Pipeline Infrastructure Around the World; 7.2 Security Risks to Hazmat Pipelines.
