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National Maritime Supply Chain Security Systems

Unlike point-in-time cargo inspections, national maritime supply chain security systems cover the entire journey from shipper to consignee at the destination port.

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Unlike point-in-time cargo inspections, national maritime supply chain security systems cover the entire journey from shipper to consignee at the destination port.

They integrate port security, vessel control, and cargo tracking within a coherent legal and operational framework, drawing on international instruments such as the IMO's ISPS Code and ISM Code…

Authorities, shipping lines, and port operators collaborate through inspections, crew verification, real-time cargo monitoring, and mandatory reporting.

Last updated: 17 June 2026Published: 19 June 2025

Source: https://www.imo.org/en/OurWork/Security/Pages/SOLAS-XI-2%20ISPS%20Code.aspx

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Unlike point-in-time cargo inspections, national maritime supply chain security systems cover the entire journey from shipper to consignee at the destination port. They integrate port security, vessel control, and cargo tracking within a coherent legal and operational framework, drawing on international instruments such as the IMO's ISPS Code and ISM Code (International Safety Management Code). Authorities, shipping lines, and port operators collaborate through inspections, crew verification, real-time cargo monitoring, and mandatory reporting. For forwarders and shippers, the result is higher documentation requirements but also greater visibility across the shipment lifecycle. The systems are designed to counter smuggling, piracy, terrorism, and – increasingly – cyber threats targeting critical port infrastructure.

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