Counterterrorism Planning in the Shipping Industry Leveraging Competitive Intelligence

Authors

  • Anastasios-Nikolaos KANELLOPOULOS Athens University of Economics and Business, Greece
  • Anthony IOANNIDIS Department of Business Administration, Athens University of Economics and Business

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.53477/2284-9378-24-50

Keywords:

Counterterrorism,, Shipping Industry, Competitive Intelligence;, Maritime Security, Threat Analysis.

Abstract

This paper addresses the critical need to bolster Counterterrorism (CT) strategies in the Shipping industry, which is responsible for the vast majority of global goods transportation. The objective is to advocate for the integration of Competitive Intelligence (CI) into CT planning to address current security deficiencies. Key threats such as piracy in Somalia and the Gulf of Guinea, ship-borne terrorism, and attacks on ports are examined, highlighting the limitations of existing measures like the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code. The first chapter delves into primary threats, including hijacking, piracy, ship-borne terrorism, and port
attacks, providing an in-depth analysis of their implications and necessary countermeasures. The second chapter explores current CT measures, focusing on the role of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the effectiveness of the ISPS Code, while identifying the reactive nature of existing strategies. The third chapter proposes a strategic CI framework, emphasizing comprehensive data collection, advanced analysis, threat identification, and proactive strategy development. Each component is detailed to illustrate how CI can transform CT planning, making it more anticipatory and effective.
The authors anticipate that using CI will help stakeholders, including policymakers, Shipping companies, and security agencies, adopt more proactive and effective measures against emerging threats. The proposed framework emphasizes the importance of stakeholder collaboration, public-private partnerships, and international cooperation. This study aims to enhance maritime security, ensure global trade’s safe and efficient operation, and improve global maritime resilience, offering valuable insights for all industry stakeholders.

Author Biographies

Anastasios-Nikolaos KANELLOPOULOS, Athens University of Economics and Business, Greece

Anastasios-Nikolaos Kanellopoulos is a PhD candidate of the Athens University of Economics and Business, holds a Master in International Relations, Strategy and Security from the University of Neapolis Pafos in Cyprus and a Bachelor in Business Administration from the Athens University of Economics and Business. In addition, he is a certified Security Risk Analyst from FRONTEX and the Hellenic Ministry of Citizen Protection. His research interests include Competitive Intelligence and Counterintelligence frameworks application in modern Business environment.

Anthony IOANNIDIS, Department of Business Administration, Athens University of Economics and Business

Dr. Anthony Ioannidis is an Assistant Professor of Management at the Department of Business Administration, Athens University of Economics and Business, Greece. He has previously taught at the University of Patras, Greece, University of La Verne California, and Baruch College - City University of New York. He holds a B.S. from the University of Athens, Greece, and, an M.B.A., an M.Phil., and a Ph.D. from Baruch College - City University of New York. Dr. Ioannidis also possesses working experience as management consultant with leading consultancy firms in the United States and Greece, in the areas Telecommunications, Media and Technology. His current research interests include strategy formation, organizational design, public-private partnerships and entrepreneurship.

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2025-01-21

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KANELLOPOULOS, A.-N. ., & IOANNIDIS, A. (2025). Counterterrorism Planning in the Shipping Industry Leveraging Competitive Intelligence. BULLETIN OF "CAROL I" NATIONAL DEFENCE UNIVERSITY, 13(4), 77–87. https://doi.org/10.53477/2284-9378-24-50

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