On 21 February ‘24, the Biden Administration released an executive order giving the Coast Guard the authority to control the movement of vessels suspected of being cyberthreats to U.S. maritime infrastructure, along with the authority to inspect suspicious vessels and facilities.
China’s Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries (ZPMC) has built up a dominant position in the supply of ship-to-shore (STS) cranes this century, with a global market share of around 80%. Owners or operators of Chinese-manufactured STS container gantry cranes will be subject to new requirements aimed at reducing China’s ability to spy on America’s domestic supply chains. By design, STS cranes may be controlled, serviced, and programmed from remote locations, making them highly vulnerable to exploitation.
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