Question

Identify responsibility of different stakeholders (no more than three) in cargo security. A stakeholder may be directly involved such CBP or a carrier; or indirectly involved such as an importer.

Describe and analyze how the CRS Report for Security views border and transportation security.

Answer 1

Responsibilities of stakeholders in cargo security

1. Shipping Lines
Role related to goods movement: Movement of goods that are bein imported from any part of the world.
Factors which impact actions: a) Make profit and still ensure that the clients (shippers) have their demands met.
b) Options on ports of call in accordance with the lease

2. Customs broker and freight forwarder
Role related to goods movement: Ensure that the custom procedures are in place for a smooth transportation.
Factors which impact actions: a) Ensuring that the best interest of the shippers are met.
b) Ensure that the government custom regulations are met.

3. Terminal Operators
Role related to goods movement: Ensure smooth operation of terminals present at the ports
Factors which impact actions: a) Efficiency of the terminals
b) Terminals from the ports are properly leased out.
c) Terminal operators are among the stakeholders who interact with several other stakeholders.

Views of CRS Report for Security for border and transportation security

Cargo that are shipped as an international consignment undergo several infrastructural or physical custody. From the initial point to the final zone, the consignment can be in a temporary possession of several individual or organizations.

The homeland security work as a series of concentric circles. The outer-most circle is the preventive measure taken outside America, before a package is ready to be imported. The next circle is the border & transportation security system. The inner smaller circles are the emergency response systems at a much local level. The Congressional approaches, however, work in a more broader & a strategic manner.

The complex border and transportation security is an important functional aspect that protects the citizens of The USA from terrorism and/or other acts of terrorism using analytical frameworks to ensure fool-proof policies & practices are in order.