Ports handle nearly 80 per cent of global trade by volume and have evolved into far more than just physical gateways for ships and cargo.
Modern ports now operate as highly digital ecosystems where port authorities, terminal operators, customs agencies, shipping lines and logistics providers rely on shared electronic platforms and real-time data exchange.
While digitisation has improved efficiency and transparency, it has also exposed ports to growing cyber risks.
A cyberattack today can disrupt cargo movement, halt vessel operations, disable critical equipment and create ripple effects across supply chains and national economies.
These dangers are highlighted in the World Bank report, Cybersecurity in ports: Shifting from risk to resilience.
Based on a global survey of more than 100 port stakeholders, expert interviews and extensive research, the report identifies major policy, operational and capacity gaps, particularly in low- and middle-income countries.
The study found a significant cyber resilience gap between advanced economies and developing....
