Siim Kallas, the European Commissioner for Transport, says that the Commission 'strongly supports' a passenger ship safety review at the IMO, in the light of the Costa Concordia incident.

Security and risk management services provider Ridge Global launches Flag Bridge, a service focused on maritime risk and sovereignty management.

Morpho Detection Inc. receives a TSA delivery order for its CTX explosive detection systems.

New SIPRI report highlights the use of vessels owned by companies based in NATO, EU and OECD member states for illicit and embargo-busting arms trafficking and drug smuggling.

The WCO and the African Development Bank agree to work on improving the capacity of Customs administrations in Africa.

The Panama Canal Authority and the North Carolina State Ports Authority sign an MoU to renew their strategic alliance.

The Port of Miami's 'Deep Dredge' project - a key component of its $2 billion expansion programme - could be put on hold for months, following a legal challenge mounted by environmental groups.

SAIC subsidiary, Reveal Imaging, meets the European Civil Aviation Conference requirements for screening and detecting liquids inside passenger baggage.

SGS and Savi Technology join forces to develop and market a new global cargo and asset tracking solution.

Lockheed Martin subsidiary Savi launches the Savi Mobile Tracking System for the real-time tracking of high value assets.

The TSA announces 25 airports which will receive millimetre wave Advanced Imaging Technology units.

Mediterranean Shipping Co. set to introduce a container piracy surcharge on transits between ports in South Africa and East Africa.

Westminster Group appoints Dr Phil Jackson as COO of its aviation division, Westminster Aviation Security Services Ltd.

US Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano unveils the Obama administration’s National Strategy for Global Supply Chain Security at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

Local sources report that the Federal Government is looking to award a maritime security contract.

TÜV SÜD Product Service launches the UK’s first Automatic Identification System (AIS) testing service for the marine industry.

Norbain offers American Dynamics’ Illustra 600 Series of HD IP cameras featuring facial recognition.

Rapiscan Systems secures a major $400 million contract to provide cargo and vehicle inspection services throughout Mexico for the Servicio de Administración Tributaria.

Companies claim that their anti-piracy systems will be effective against RPG and small arms fire.

Border agency Frontex and representatives of the Nigerian Immigration Service sign a working arrangement on border and migration management.

Pirate attacks against vessels in East and West Africa accounted for the majority of world attacks in 2011, signalling a rising trend, according to the IMB's latest global piracy report.

Vital Rail Security wins a contract to protect the Network Rail line between London Paddington and Cholsey in Oxfordshire.

'You can't keep cutting front-line workers and expect there will be no negative impact on service and potentially, on security,' claims screeners' union.

CBSA officers make two major cocaine seizures in 2012 at Montreal-Trudeau Airport.

The Korean Register of Shipping is set to develop new software for use in port state control in the Mediterranean.