Legislation introduced in the US House of Representatives proposes inspecting cranes made in “foreign adversary” countries before they are used in American seaports. China is mentioned as a significant concern, as it manufactures 80% of the cranes used in US ports. The bill aims to prevent espionage and cyberattacks by checking for security vulnerabilities. However, the CEO of the American Association of Ports Authorities (AAPA) criticized the legislation, stating that there is no evidence to support claims of insecurity, as cranes often use software from allied countries and undergo rigorous security inspections.
