Thesis/Capstone
Publication Date
Authored by
Allison C. Bennett, Yi Zhuan Chin
Advisor(s): James B. Rice, Jr.
Topic(s) Covered:
  • Security
  • Transportation
Abstract

In August 2007, the US government passed the 9/11 Act, requiring all US-bound containerized cargo to be scanned using radiation and non-intrusive imaging equipment at foreign seaports prior to vessel loading by July 2012. This project creates a quantitative framework to assist importers in analyzing the financial costs and delay concerns associated with 100% container scanning.

Author: Allison C. Bennett and Yi Zhuan Chin
Advisor: James B. Rice, Jr.