International Maritime Port Security— by Claire Apthorp The past two decades have seen a dramatic shift in the spectrum of threats port areas have to deal with to remain secure. In addition to keeping vessels, passengers, employees and cargo within the facility safe from accidents, the authorities must have the means to monitor and protect […]
Port Technology — by Captain John Holmes Captain Holmes discusses how ports must follow the Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) guidelines laid out by Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the assurance of business continuity at US ports, given their critical role in the national security and economy. The most frequently asked questions when preparing […]
Geospatial World Weekly — Due to the sheer volume of inventory that ships can carry, ports have larger and more complicated infrastructure than most gateways of commerce. Even the physical structure of ports changes over time, with new docks built and water reclaimed into land on a regular basis. Considering this dynamic environment, officials at […]
Esri Video — Port of Los Angeles Chief of Police Ronald J. Boyd, Director of Operations John Holmes, and Enterprise GIS Manager Christine Thome discuss the Enterprise GIS implemented by NSG at the Port of Los Angeles in this video produced by Esri and NSG.
ArcUser — By Matthew DeMeritt, Esri Writer The Port of Los Angeles’ enterprise GIS system provides operational awareness and integrates both static and dynamic data at one of the world’s busiest ports. In terms of shipping container volume and cargo value, the Port of Los Angeles is the leading seaport in North America according to […]
Esri Speaker Series Podcast — An interview with NorthSouth GIS President Daniel Elroi Daniel Elroi, president of North South GIS, discusses the challenges and successes of implementing a GIS data portal at the Port of Los Angeles.
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