By John Schwartz TWIC Program Manager Department of Homeland Security Transportation Security Administration The Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) biometric credential is a U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) initiative to ensure only vetted workers gain unescorted access to secure areas of a port or vessel regulated by the Maritime Transportation Security Act. To obtain a TWIC, individuals provide biographic ...

In separate interviews with AAPA Seaports Magazine, executives of leading suppliers of port security technology – each an exhibitor at the American Association of Port Authorities’ Port Security Seminar and Exposition held July 18-19, 2012, in Miami – shared their insights on the current and future roles of high-tech solutions to the port security imperative. Non-Intrusive, Quick, Accurate Cargo Inspections ...

By Lori Musser Interim Editor AAPA Seaports Magazine Twentieth century window-dressing style port security efforts have gradually given way to thorough,thoughtfully designed and vigorous seaport situational awareness command and control programs. But not without a struggle. And the work to cultivate strong seaports continues. The work has been made more difficult by the evolving definition of a safe and secure ...

Securing Seaports: A Shared Responsibility Safe and secure seaport facilities are fundamental to protecting national borders and citizens, for moving goods around the world, for creating and supporting jobs and economic prosperity, and for generating tax revenues. That’s why security is one of the highest priorities for AAPA. To read the full issue, click here.

Enhancing Community Interests to Enhance Coastal Environments To read the full issue, click here.

Investing Prosperity To read the full issue, click here.

Safeguarding Commerce in an Era of Uncertainty To read the full issue, click here.

Port Community Investments Generate Significant Rewards To read the full issue, click here.

Infrastructure: A Priority for Future Competitiveness To read the full issue, click here.

Beyond Gates, Guns and Guards: The New Age of Seaport Security To read the full issue, click here.