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Critical Infrastructure Protection

Ports, airports, energy grids, IT networks, and water systems are the backbone of global supply chains—and protecting them from attack, natural disaster, or technical failure is the mandate of Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP).

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Ports, airports, energy grids, IT networks, and water systems are the backbone of global supply chains—and protecting them from attack, natural disaster, or technical failure is the mandate of…

Transport and logistics operators engage with CIP requirements both directly, when classified as operators of critical entities, and indirectly, because disruptions to these assets halt freight flows…

In the EU, the CER Directive on the resilience of critical entities and the NIS 2 Directive on cybersecurity establish binding standards for designated operators.

Last updated: 26 June 2026Published: 27 January 2026

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Ports, airports, energy grids, IT networks, and water systems are the backbone of global supply chains—and protecting them from attack, natural disaster, or technical failure is the mandate of Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP). Transport and logistics operators engage with CIP requirements both directly, when classified as operators of critical entities, and indirectly, because disruptions to these assets halt freight flows and trigger compliance obligations. In the EU, the CER Directive on the resilience of critical entities and the NIS 2 Directive on cybersecurity establish binding standards for designated operators. CIP should not be confused with Business Continuity Management: CIP addresses the broader societal duty to safeguard vital systems, while BCM focuses on an individual organisation's capacity to recover from disruption. For freight forwarders and shippers, the practical relevance lies in understanding the security and resilience requirements of the infrastructure partners on whom their supply chains depend.

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