Coast Guard Warns of Continued Risks in Chinese Port Cranes

Military Says Ship-to-Shore Cranes Made in China Include Dangerous Security Flaws Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • November 20, 2024

The U.S. Coast Guard is warning that Chinese-made ship-to-shore cranes come with "built-in vulnerabilities" enabling remote access and control, urging operators across the country to adopt enhanced security protocols.

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Cranes manufactured by state-owned Chinese companies account for nearly 80% of all heavy lift gantry cranes used to load and unload container ships at American ports. Their design can include remote control, Coast Guard said in a Tuesday notice. A February executive order gave the Coast Guard new authorities to help improve cyber conditions at ports nationwide (see: Biden to Sign Executive Order Raising Maritime Cybersecurity).

"Additional measures are necessary to prevent ...