Written in a clear language, for use by scholars, managers and decisionmakers, this practical guide to the hot topic is unique in treating the security aspects of hazmat transportation from both uni-modal and multi-modal perspectives. 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.

Table of Contents:
PREFACE PART ONE: Introductory Section EDITORIAL INTRODUCTION History and Economic Aspects of Hazmat Transportation Security of Hazmat Transportation: Unimodal Perspectives Security of Hazmat Transportation: Multimodal Perspectives Security of Hazmat Transportation: International Policies and Practices HISTORY AND IMPORTANCE OF HAZMAT TRANSPORTATION Introduction History of Hazmat-Transportation Research Importance of Research on Hazmat Transportation and Associated Risks Conclusions ECONOMIC ISSUES IN HAZMAT TRANSPORTATION Introduction Hazmat Transportation in the United States and in the European Union Models of Hazmat Transports Concluding Remarks PART TWO: Security of Hazmat Transports: Unimodal Perspectives SECURITY OF HAZMAT TRANSPORTS BY ROAD Introduction Hazmat Truck Types Security-Sensitive Materials Carrier Responsibility Shipper and Consignee Responsibility Motor-Carrier Enforcement Law Enforcement and Emergency Response Community Vigilance Security-Related Events Conclusions SECURITY ASPECTS OF HAZMAT TRANSPORT USING RAILROAD Introduction Railroad Transportation System Risk Assessment Risk Management Conclusion SECURITY OF HAZMAT TRANSPORTS BY INLAND WATERWAYS Introduction Transport of Hazardous Materials by Inland Waterways - Current Legislation Incidents on Inland Waterways Security of Inland Waterways and Ports - Current Practices Proposals for Security Improvements on Inland Waterways Proposals for Improvements of Inland Ports' Security Conclusion SECURITY OF HAZMAT TRANSPORTS BY PIPELINE Introduction Security Risks to Hazmat Pipelines US Pipeline Security after September 11, 2001 Policy Issues in Hazmat Pipeline Security Conclusions PART THREE: Security of Hazmat Transports: Multimodal Perspectives MULTIMODAL TRANSPORT: HISTORICAL EVOLUTION AND LOGISTICS FRAMEWORK Introduction Evolution of Multimodal Transport in the European Union, in the United States and in Asia Problem Statement The Standard Framework Reconsidering the Case Conclusions MULTIMODAL ANALYSIS FRAMEWORK FOR HAZMAT TRANSPORTS AND SECURITY Introduction Literature Review Refined Approach for the Calculation of Multimodal Hazmat-Transport Risk Intended Incidents with Hazmat Transport How to include Security in the Modal Choice Conclusion METAHEURISTICS FOR THE MULTIMODAL OPTIMIZATION OF HAZMAT Introduction Metaheuristics Characteristics of Multimodal Hazmat Transportation Optimization Problems and the Case for Using Metaheuristics Metaheuristics for Multimodal Hazmat Transportation A Metaheuristic for Multimodal Hazmat Transportation Conclusions and Research Opportunities FREIGHT SECURITY AND LIVABILITY: US TOXIC AND HAZARDOUS EVENTS FROM 2000 to 2010 Introduction Background Data on Consequences Consequences and Geography Event Consequences Conclusions PART FOUR: Security of Hazmat Transports: International Policies and Practices SECURITY OF HAZMAT TRANSPORTS IN ITALY Introduction Economic Significance of Hazmat Transport in Italy The Italian Legal Framework on Hazmat Transport Security Recent Italian Case Studies Related to Hazmat Transport Security Concluding Remarks SECURITY OF HAZMAT TRANSPORTS IN THE NETHERLANDS FROM A SECURITY PRACTIONER'S POINT OF VIEW Introduction Safety and Security The Netherlands: a Risk-Prone Country with a Risk-Prone Infrastructure The Dutch Transport Infrastructure as Risk Factor Transport and Logistics in The Netherlands Security Issues in Transport and Logistics Terrorism Transport and Logistics Crime Safety First Partners in Security Conclusion SAFEGUARDING HAZMAT SHIPMENTS IN THE US: POLICIES AND CHALLENGES Introduction Intermodalism The Pre-9/11 Situation The Magnitude of the Problem The Impact of 9/11 The Rail Sector Highways Conclusions SECURITY OF HAZMAT TRANSPORTS IN IRAN Introduction Overview of the Current Status Strengths and Weaknesses of Iran's Transportation System Safety and Security Strategies Discussion Conclusions CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS Unimodal and Multimodal Transportation Put into Perspective A Country-Wise Comparative Study A Look into the Future: Sustainable Multimodality