The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) has provided a research paper on maritime cyber security. Maritime ports underpin the global economy, handling over 80% of trade by volume. In recent decades, ports have increasingly digitized, integrating automated terminals, networked operational technology (OT), and data-driven management systems. While digitization increases port productivity, it also introduces acute cyber vulnerabilities. Absent significant cybersecurity improve
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The International Association of Ports & Harbors (IAPH) has recently published its summary report “Closing the Gaps," highlighting key actions in digitalization, decarbonization and resilience the maritime sector.”[1] IAPH defines and identifies the principal gaps in port and port-related infrastructure on a global scale. These gaps were identified in terms of efficiency, connectivity and accessibility, digitalization, decarbonization, shipping costs and regulatory environment.
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Digitalization in the maritime sector remains a double-edged sword, because while technology and digital tools support the supply chain significantly, these same tools have opened new vulnerabilities. Competition in the digital arena is the reflex response from the shipping sector designed to compete at every level. The industry, however, must relearn its reactions to develop a collaborative mind-set when developing cyber systems, particularly where cybersecurity is concerned.[1]
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