Security aspects of uni- and multi-modal hazmat transportation systems

Written in a clear language, for use by managers and decision-makers, this practical guide to the hot topic is unique in treating the security aspects of hazmat transportation from both a uni-modal as well as a multi-modal perspective. To begin with, each transport mode and its relation to security vulnerability, analyses, figures, and approaches is discussed separately. Secondly, the optimization process of a hazmat supply chain is examined from a holistic, integrated viewpoint. Finally, the book discusses and compares the various hazmat transport security policies and strategies adopted in various regions around the world. The result is a must-have source of high-quality information including many case studies. INDICE: GLOSSARY INTRODUCTORY SECTION Editorial introduction History and importance of hazmat transportation Economic aspects of hazmat transportation SECURITY OF HAZMAT TRANSPORTS: UNIMODAL PERSPECTIVES Security of hazmat transports by road Security of hazmat transports by railway Security of hazmat transports by inland waterways Security of hazmat transports by pipeline SECURITY OFHAZMAT TRANSPORTS: MULTIMODAL PERSPECTIVES Introduction to multi-modal transportation and logistics Multi-modal optimization of hazmat transports and security Using (meta-)heuristics for multi-modal optimization of hazmat transports Security of multi-modal hubs SECURITY OF HAZMAT TRANSPORTS: INTERNATIONAL POLICIES AND PRACTICES Security of hazmat transports in Europe Security of hazmat transports in the USA Security of hazmat transports in Asia CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

• ISBN: 978-3-527-32990-8
• Editorial: Wiley-VCH
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 288
• Fecha Publicación: 07/03/2012
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés