So true, Rod. It's too late when they get here anyway. I remember reading that they don't have to inspect as many here because they are inspected BEFORE they leave the port of diembarkation. I know Dubai was one of the 1st to agree to participate in the container security initiative.
A little more info on port security and China's involvement.
This was also in the article: "Disgraced Sandy "The Burgler" Berger heads up Stonebridge International."
Sandy Berger & son of China President linked to Port Security International
Canada Free Press ^ | Monday, February 27, 2006 | By Judi McLeod
Posted on 03/01/2006 2:55:37 AM PST by Tulsa Ramjet
Forget Dubai-based DP World poised to run commercial operations in six leading American ports, it’s the players in the chess game called Port Security that Congress members should be losing the most sleep over.
While it’s true that port security falls under the jurisdiction of Coast Guard and U.S. customs officials, agents of both entities will need a program just to recognize all the players.
Port Security International (PSI) is an international partner’s network composed of an array of financial, strategic, technological and in-country port industry related companies.
PSI has an alliance with the China-based Nuctech, a company that "possesses the largest manufacture base of Linear Accelerator X-ray inspection machines to inspect containers at ports in the world." (www.secureports.com/partner.htm).
Boasts PSI of partner Nuctech: "As a result of its valuable contribution in the security inspection application, Nuctech has earned its indisputable reputation within the cargo inspection industry."
Chief Executive Officer of the 700-employee strong Nuctech is Hu Haifeng. That’s Hu Haifeng, the son of current China President Hu Jintao. It should surprise no one that Hu Haifeng is landing lucrative contracts in China.
At a 2005 meeting on port security in Dubai, Nuctech said that they hope to expand their foothold in the mid-east. (www.ameinfo.com/58032.html).
Airport, Port & Terminal Security 2006 will be held from April 3-4 at the Grand Hyatt Dubai.
"PSI has a strategic alliance with Stonebridge International LLC, a global business strategy firm based in Washington, DC that helps U.S. and multinational companies shape and execute strategies to solve problems and seize business opportunities worldwide." (Security Ports International 2004).
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I'm not sure I understand this story..
(I know... my ditzy is showing..)
Is this saying that PSI is the "most valuable player" in Port Security?
And if I have THAT part right... what does the China and Dubai angle have to do with this?
That we trust China here (thanks to BJC) but we wouldn't trust the same peeps with the Dubai deal?
Do I sound lost?
I feel lost....
Could things get anymore complicated?