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Container Security - A Market Analysis

Frost & Sullivan
March 27, 2007
84 Pages - SKU: MC1476730

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Countries covered: United States

This Frost & Sullivan research service entitled Container Security: A Market Analysis provides an overview of revenues and opportunities in the container security market as well as a breakdown of the drivers, restraints and trends affecting the various market segments. In this research, Frost & Sullivan's expert analysts thoroughly examine the following markets: radiation detection and non-intrusive inspection systems; mechanical and electronic seals; and container security devices and tracking systems.

Market Overview

Government Initiatives and Appropriations Fall Short of Providing Container Security

With increasing security concerns in the international trade lanes, the U.S. Government has produced a plethora of port and container specific legislation and initiatives such as the SAFE Port Act, the Container Security Initiative (CSI), the Megaports Initiative, the Secure Freight Initiative (SFI), and the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT). "The majority of these efforts have enhanced the market for non-intrusive inspection and radiation detection devices, in the U.S. and abroad" says the analyst of this research service. "However, recent initiatives have fallen short of providing complete container security solutions."

With such programs and appropriations, the U.S. Government has the potential and the responsibility to drive the container security market, which is still developing. The market is likely to witness massive growth in the container scanning segment in the next few years. Other market segments will be slower to grow in the near-term, but as companies begin to realize the competitive advantage of implementing security solutions, these segments are anticipated to grow further.

Need for Information in Government Sectors and Shipping Industry Boosts Demand in the Container Security Market

The government sectors’ increasing need for accurate and timely data to improve intelligence and risk analysis is driving demand in all major segments of the container security market. In the shipping industry, this information is likely to increase supply chain visibility, which can in turn, improve efficiency, lower inventory costs, and increase profits. "Addressing these needs through systems integration and interoperability can increase the value proposition for both public and private sectors," notes the analyst. "Hence, providers are developing increasingly integrated and environmentally and technologically interoperable container security solutions, as stand-alone systems are incapable of meeting the needs of government and the shipping industry."

Container security system providers also need to focus on technologies and solutions that comply with regional and international standards. With standardized technology eliminating doubt, governments and the commercial sectors are more likely to adopt these solutions. The use of standardized technology can allow operation in many different environments and locations, increasing the value proposition.

1. Executive Summary

1. Container Security Market Overview

1. Introduction

2. Methodology and Limitations

3. Summary of Major Findings

2. Container Scanning Devices Market

1. Market Analysis

1. Overview

2. Market Drivers

a. Government Initiatives and Appropriations Call for Investments in Scanning Technology

b. The Fear of 'Dirty Bombs' or Nuclear Devices Increases Demand for Security

c. Container Security May See More Attention under the Democratic Congress

3. Market Restraints

a. The High Cost of Scanning Technology is Likely to Limit its Deployment

b. Technological Limitations are Expected to Result in Increased Skepticism About Scanning Technology

c. The Shipping Industry Continues to Show Opposition to Increases in Container Scanning

2. Market Forecasts/Trends and Developments

1. Revenue Forecasts

2. Market Trends

3. Recent Market Developments

3. Competitive Market Analysis

1. Competitive Analysis and Factors

3. Container Sealing Devices Market

1. Market Analysis

1. Overview

2. Market Drivers

a. The Low Cost of Seals Increases Market Penetration

b. Industry and Government Initiatives Use Seals as the Security Standard

c. Number of Customers Increases with Global Trade

3. Market Restraints

a. Despite the Support of Industry Organizations There Is Little Incentive to Increase Seal Usage

b. Government Initiatives Are Voluntary, Which Limits the Potential Customer Base

c. Seals May Be Disregarded Due to Their Technological Limitations

2. Market Forecasts and Trends

1. Revenue Forecasts

2. Market Trends

3. Competitive Market Analysis

1. Competitive Analysis

4. Container Monitoring Devices Market

1. Market Analysis

1. Overview

2. Market Drivers

a. With Rapidly Increasing Trade, Supply Chains Are Becoming More Complex, Which Is Increasing the Demand for Information and Visibility

b. As More Companies Adopt This Technology the Need to Remain Competitive Is Anticipated to Increase Usage

c. The Government Has Shown Interest in Container Monitoring through Legislation, Contracts, and Tests, Which Has Provided an Impetus for Growth

d. Security Concerns Have Prompted Some Growth but Efficiency and Visibility Are Having More Impact

3. Market Restraints

a. Lack of Government Mandates for the Use of These Devices Has Severely Limited Growth

b. The Cost of These Devices Is Too High for the Wider Shipping Industry

c. Government Mandates Could Limit the Advancement of Technology by Only Setting a Minimum Standard

2. Market Forecasts/Trends and Developments

1. Revenue Forecasts

2. Market Trends

3. Recent Market Developments

3. Competitve Market Analysis

1. Competitive Analysis

2. Competitive Factors

5. Container Security Market Projections

1. Market Challenges and Opportunities

1. Challenges and Recommendations

2. Projections and Opportunities

6. Decision Support Database

1. Decision Support Database Tables

1. DSD I

2. DSD II

3. DSD III

4. DSD IV

5. DSD V

List of Figures

Chapter 2

Container Scanning Devices Market: Market Drivers Ranked in Order of Impact (U.S.), 2007-2013

Container Scanning Devices Market: Market Restraints Ranked in Order of Impact (U.S.), 2007-2013

Container Scanning Devices Market: Revenue Forecasts (U.S.), 2006-2013

Radiation Detection Devices Market: Revenue Forecasts (U.S.), 2006-2013

Non-intrusive Inspection Devices Market: Revenue Forecasts (U.S.), 2006-2013

Container Scanning Devices Market: Market Trends Ranked in Order of Impact (U.S.), 2007-2013

Radiation Detection Devices Market: Products Offered by Major Market Participants (U.S.), 2006

Non-intrusive Inspection Devices Market: Products Offered by Major Market Participants (U.S.), 2006

Container Scanning Devices Market: Market Share Forecasts (U.S.), 2006-2013

Container Scanning Devices Market: Competitive Factors (U.S.), 2007-2013

Chapter 3

Container Sealing Devices Market: Market Drivers Ranked in Order of Impact (World), 2007-2013

Container Sealing Devices Market: Market Restraints Ranked in Order of Impact (World), 2007-2013

Container Sealing Devices Market: Revenue Forecasts (World), 2006-2013

Mechanical Sealing Devices Market: Revenue Forecasts (World), 2006-2013

Electronic Sealing Devices Market: Revenue Forecasts (World), 2006-2013

Container Sealing Devices Market: Market Trends Ranked in Order of Impact (World), 2007-2013

Container Sealing Devices Market: Major Market Participants and Their Product Offering (U.S.), 2006

Container Sealing Devices Market: Other Market Participants and Their Product Offerings (World), 2006

Container Sealing Devices Market: Market Share Forecasts (World), 2006-2013

Chapter 4

Container Monitoring Devices Market: Market Drivers Ranked in Order of Impact (World), 2007-2013

Container Monitoring Devices Market: Market Restraints Ranked in Order of Impact (World), 2007-2013

Container Monitoring Devices Market: Revenue Forecasts (World), 2006-2013

Container Security Devices Market: Revenue Forecasts (World), 2006-2013

Container Tracking Devices Market: Revenue Forecasts (World), 2006-2013

Container Monitoring Devices Market: Market Trends Ranked in Order of Impact (World), 2007-2013

Container Security Devices Market: Products Offered by Tier 1 Participants (World), 2006

Container Security Devices Market: Products Offered by Tier 2 Participants (U.S.), 2006

Container Tracking Devices Market: Products Offered by Tier 1 Participants (U.S.), 2006

Container Tracking Devices Market: Products Offered by Tier 2 Participants (U.S.), 2006

Container Monitoring Devices Market: Market Share Forecasts (World), 2006-2013

Container Monitoring Devices Market: Competitive Factors (World), 2007-2013

Chapter 5

Container Security Market: Impact of Top Industry Challenges (World), 2007-2013

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