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cybersecurity-trade1 year ago•4 min saved

"US Bolsters Port Cybersecurity, Phases Out Chinese-Made Cranes"

President Biden is set to sign an executive order aimed at enhancing the cybersecurity of US ports, particularly targeting Chinese-manufactured shipping cranes, which are a potential security concern due to their use of Chinese software. The order will require adherence to international safety regulations, reporting of maritime cyber attacks, and investment in port infrastructure. Concerns about the cranes being used for Chinese surveillance have prompted the administration to take action, with a focus on onshoring port crane manufacturing in the long term. The move comes amid growing cybersecurity threats to critical infrastructure and follows previous legislative efforts to address port crane security vulnerabilities.

via CNBC|

#biden-administration #chinese-manufactured-cranes #cybersecurity

infrastructure2 years ago•2 min saved

"Revamping U.S. Ports: A $21 Billion Transformation"

U.S. ports are receiving multimillion dollar grants as part of the Biden administration's $21 billion commitment to modernize port infrastructure. The Port of Baltimore, among other midsize port cities, received a $47 million grant for improvements, including a new berth for rolling cargo. Over $653 million in grants were awarded to U.S. ports in 2023, with projects including the Port of Tacoma Husky Terminal Expansion and the North Harbor Transportation System Improvement Project. The Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Defense are also contributing to port improvements. The upgrades aim to address bottlenecks and increase capacity to accommodate larger ships and improve efficiency for ocean carriers.

via CNBC|

#cargo-handling #grants #infrastructure

international-relations2 years ago•1 min saved

Russian Drone Attack on Ukraine Leads to Drone Crash in Romania

Romania discovered a drone crater near its border with Ukraine following a Russian attack on Ukrainian port infrastructure. The Romanian defense ministry stated that the drone crash was a result of the attack. In response, Romanian F-16 fighter jets and German Eurofighter Typhoon planes conducted surveillance of Romania's airspace. Russia and Ukraine have not yet commented on the incident. Since July, Russia has been targeting Ukrainian ports and warehouses near Romania, prompting Romania to strengthen its air defenses and increase military presence in the area. NATO, of which Romania is a member, has not found evidence of deliberate attacks on Romania.

via Reuters|

#drone-attack #international-relations #port-infrastructure

infrastructure-development2 years ago•1 min saved

Eastern European Countries Collaborate to Boost Ukrainian Grain Imports via Upgraded Black Sea Ports

Romania's government plans to upgrade the road infrastructure in the Black Sea port of Constanta, aiming to double the monthly transit capacity of Ukrainian grain to 4 million tonnes. The government has already upgraded railroad lines connecting Romania to Ukraine and is working on improving navigation on the Danube. The project in Constanta Port, costing $155.67 million, will repair existing infrastructure, build new roads, and launch a digitized traffic management system. These efforts aim to support Ukraine's grain transit and enhance regional interconnectivity.

via Reuters|

#black-sea #infrastructure-development #port-infrastructure