You are wrong. The controlling company does not have any control of subcontractors
Container Vessels aren't profiled for inspection unless Intelligence would give cause for a specific reason.
US Customs inspects cargo.
The companies who operate the vessels usually aren't the same folks who work the Terminal.
The selection process that US Customs is comprised of knowns and unknowns. Certain cargos are always inspected. If a particular shipper or consignee is on the Bill of Lading that might prompt an inspection, etc..
These decisions are made by a computer, not by some guy pacing the harbor.
Thanks for the info.
That's really funny. They inspect between 1% - 5% of packages entering the U.S. But I think I understand President Bush's 'brilliant' idea, these Arab Muslims he's importing from the middle east to help with U.S. port security are "just doing jobs that Americans won't do".
they operate the ports, now you are telling me that don't have the ability to select subcontractors for various activities there. of course they do.