Container-based shipping is vital to the flow of goods all over the world. The growth of overall global traffic has necessitated the need for better tracking of containers and the cargo they transport. Containers need to be secured to prevent theft and
pilferage, and also to prevent them from being used by terrorists to transport weapons of mass destruction. The container security market is still in its infancy since there has been scant progress on industry-wide technical standards and effective government mandates.

This report examines the various technologies, including RFID, OCR, cellular and satellite, used to develop solutions for this market. In light of recent major developments in the standards arena, it explains the roles being played by various government organizations, industry groups and individual companies, and presents a thorough exploration of the relevant issues and the various players who have carved out a stake in this developing market.