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Genserik Reniers obtained a Master?s degree in chemical engineering at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel and received his PhD in Applied Economic Sciences from the University of Antwerp, both in Belgium. He lectures amongst others in chemistry, organic chemistry, chemical
process technology, and technological risk management at the University of Antwerp. At the Hogeschool Universiteit (HUB) in Brussels he lectures as a Tenured Professor in prevention management, advanced occupational health and safety management and industrial processes.
His main research interests concern the collaboration surrounding safety and security topics and socio-economic optimization within the chemical industry. He coordinates the Antwerp Research Group on Safety and Security, unifying multi-disciplinary safety and security
research at the University of Antwerp. He serves as an Associate Editor for the internationally renowned Journals Safety Science and Journal of Loss Prevention in the Process Industries.

Luca Zamparini obtained a Master of Science in Economics at the London School of Economics and Political Science and a PhD in
Economics and Institutions at the University of Bologna. He is currently Associate Professor of Economics at the Faculty of Social, Political
and Regional Studies of the University of Salento. He is also Tenured Professor of International Organizations and Development and coordinator of the course in Development and Transport Infrastructures for the Master in Development, Innovation and Change organized by the University of Bologna. Transport Economics is his main research field, with a particular specialization in the economic estimation of transport qualitative attributes and in transport security. He has taught Economics of Transport and Logistics for the Master in Law and
Economics of Transport and Logistics at the University of Bologna.

PREFACE

PART ONE: Introductory Section

EDITORIAL INTRODUCTION
History and Economic Aspects of Hazmat Transportation
Security of Hazmat Transportation: Unimodal Perspectives
Security of Hazmat Transportation: Multimodal Perspectives
Security of Hazmat Transportation: International Policies and Practices

HISTORY AND IMPORTANCE OF HAZMAT TRANSPORTATION
Introduction
History of Hazmat-Transportation Research
Importance of Research on Hazmat Transportation and Associated Risks
Conclusions

ECONOMIC ISSUES IN HAZMAT TRANSPORTATION
Introduction
Hazmat Transportation in the United States and in the European Union
Models of Hazmat Transports
Concluding Remarks

PART TWO: Security of Hazmat Transports: Unimodal Perspectives

SECURITY OF HAZMAT TRANSPORTS BY ROAD
Introduction
Hazmat Truck Types
Security-Sensitive Materials
Carrier Responsibility
Shipper and Consignee Responsibility
Motor-Carrier Enforcement
Law Enforcement and Emergency Response
Community Vigilance
Security-Related Events
Conclusions

SECURITY ASPECTS OF HAZMAT TRANSPORT USING RAILROAD
Introduction
Railroad Transportation System
Risk Assessment
Risk Management
Conclusion

SECURITY OF HAZMAT TRANSPORTS BY INLAND WATERWAYS
Introduction
Transport of Hazardous Materials by Inland Waterways -
Current Legislation
Incidents on Inland Waterways
Security of Inland Waterways and Ports -
Current Practices
Proposals for Security Improvements on Inland Waterways
Proposals for Improvements of Inland Ports' Security
Conclusion

SECURITY OF HAZMAT TRANSPORTS BY PIPELINE
Introduction
Security Risks to Hazmat Pipelines
US Pipeline Security after September 11, 2001
Policy Issues in Hazmat Pipeline Security
Conclusions

PART THREE: Security of Hazmat Transports: Multimodal Perspectives

MULTIMODAL TRANSPORT: HISTORICAL EVOLUTION AND LOGISTICS FRAMEWORK
Introduction
Evolution of Multimodal Transport in the European Union, in the United States and in Asia
Problem Statement
The Standard Framework
Reconsidering the Case
Conclusions

MULTIMODAL ANALYSIS FRAMEWORK FOR HAZMAT TRANSPORTS AND SECURITY
Introduction
Literature Review
Refined Approach for the Calculation of Multimodal Hazmat-Transport Risk
Intended Incidents with Hazmat Transport
How to include Security in the Modal Choice
Conclusion

METAHEURISTICS FOR THE MULTIMODAL OPTIMIZATION OF HAZMAT
Introduction
Metaheuristics
Characteristics of Multimodal Hazmat Transportation Optimization Problems and the Case for Using Metaheuristics
Metaheuristics for Multimodal Hazmat Transportation
A Metaheuristic for Multimodal Hazmat Transportation
Conclusions and Research Opportunities

FREIGHT SECURITY AND LIVABILITY: US TOXIC AND HAZARDOUS EVENTS FROM 2000 to 2010
Introduction
Background
Data on Consequences
Consequences and Geography
Event Consequences
Conclusions

PART FOUR: Security of Hazmat Transports: International Policies and Practices

SECURITY OF HAZMAT TRANSPORTS IN ITALY
Introduction Economic Significance of Hazmat Transport in Italy
The Italian Legal Framework on Hazmat Transport Security
Recent Italian Case Studies Related to Hazmat Transport Security
Concluding Remarks

SECURITY OF HAZMAT TRANSPORTS IN THE NETHERLANDS FROM A SECURITY PRACTIONER'S POINT OF VIEW
Introduction
Safety and Security
The Netherlands: a Risk-Prone Country with a Risk-Prone Infrastructure
The Dutch Transport Infrastructure as Risk Factor
Transport and Logistics in The Netherlands
Security Issues in Transport and Logistics
Terrorism
Transport and Logistics Crime
Safety First
Partners in Security
Conclusion

SAFEGUARDING HAZMAT SHIPMENTS IN THE US: POLICIES AND CHALLENGES
Introduction
Intermodalism
The Pre-9/11 Situation
The Magnitude of the Problem
The Impact of 9/11
The Rail Sector
Highways
Conclusions

SECURITY OF HAZMAT TRANSPORTS IN IRAN
Introduction
Overview of the Current Status
Strengths and Weaknesses of Iran's Transportation System
Safety and Security Strategies
Discussion
Conclusions

CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Unimodal and Multimodal Transportation Put into Perspective
A Country-Wise Comparative Study
A Look into the Future: Sustainable Multimodality