Chinese container cranes: US bans from port facilities
・Be wary of Chinese spy networks and strengthen security
・Decarbonize cranes and introduce a clean action plan
We bring you a summary from Juyoshi Katsumata World View.
JoongAng Ilbo: (February 22)
Chinese cranes are a Trojan horse.
Published an article titled ”U.S. to remove Chinese-made cranes by executive order.”
Biden administration executive orders:
On February 21st, it announced maritime cybersecurity measures.
”Security monitoring for Chinese-made container cranes” will be required.
Container cranes are likely to be used as spy tools.
This administrative order:
1. Authorizes maritime vessels and facilities to strengthen security surveillance.
2. Require reporting of cybersecurity incidents.
nvesting in U.S. port infrastructure:
The Biden administration will invest $20 billion (3 trillion yen) in port infrastructure over five years.
Strengthening security at U.S. port facilities:
The purpose of the new guidelines is to eliminate Chinese-made cranes, which occupy 80% of U.S. ports.
1. Chinese-made cranes can be remotely controlled and programmed.
2. Currently, US security measures are weak.
Be wary of Chinese cyber attacks:
China is launching a cyberattack using Chinese-made cranes.
China will use cyber attacks when it invades Taiwan.
It was pointed out that there was a possibility that the US Navy would be prevented from deploying.
New guidance from the U.S. Coast Guard:
1. Imposing security monitoring obligations on Chinese crane operators.
2. Confirm with the port manager in China whether the guidelines can be complied with.
However, for security reasons, the specific contents of the guidelines will not be made public.
Occupancy rate of Chinese container crane:
Chinese-made container cranes occupy 80% of US ports.
1. The plan is to remove all of this.
2. It will be a big loss for China.
China ZPMC cranes increase rapidly:
Particularly important are the ports of Virginia, Maryland, and South Carolina.
Recently, a large number of ZPMC cranes have been deployed. It is especially frequently used by the US military.
China’s information gathering methods:
It uses an information gathering device attached to a crane made in China.
Send information to China, including the shipping source and destination of port containers.
Concerns have been raised for some time that it could cause damage to the United States.
U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency: (DIA)
In 2022, we analyzed the current state of US military intelligence gathering in China.
1. There are concerns that China will disrupt port logistics through cranes.
2. China has continued to obtain technical information since before the Xi Jinping administration.
Survey on Chinese-made cranes:
There are more than 200 Chinese-made cranes in U.S. ports.
1. This time, US authorities inspected approximately 50% of the existing cranes.
2. In some cases, malicious cyber activity has been discovered.
Cyber attack on Japan’s Nagoya port:
Operations were disrupted for several days due to a Chinese ransomware attack.
In Japan, cranes at the Port of Nagoya have also fallen victim to a Chinese cyber attack.
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Mitsui E&S’s port crane: Contributing to the world’s ports through decarbonization
We bring you a summary of articles published on Toyo Keizai Online.
Mitsui E&S harbor cranes:
Container crane delivery record:
1. Delivered 470 gantry cranes to ports around the world.
2. Delivered 1,690 transfer cranes (RTG).
Technical partnership with Paseco, USA:
In 1988, Mitsui & Co. and Paseco (USA) became subsidiaries.
In the 1960s, the American company Paseco was the world’s largest manufacturer of harbor cranes.
Adopts a structure that is less affected by wind:
Operate the crane from the cockpit 50m above the ground.
1. Despite strong winds, the 60m arm was freely operated.
2. It is lightweight and has a structure that is relatively unaffected by wind.
US government clean action plan:
Port of Los Angeles and Port of Long Beach, California
By 2030, port facilities will be required to have “zero emissions.”
Promote zero-emission transfer cranes.
US government clean action plan:
Port of Los Angeles and Port of Long Beach, California
By 2030, port facilities will be required to have “zero emissions.”
Promote zero-emission transfer cranes.
Decarbonization of port facilities in Tokyo:
In Japan, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government is planning to decarbonize port facilities.
A demonstration operation of a hydrogen fuel cell-powered crane will be carried out at Oi Pier in 2024.
https://toyokeizai.net/articles/-/729784?page=4