A containerised cargo system has emerged as the most convenient and cost-effective mode of transporting large volumes of goods. It has reduced handling time by minimising break-bulk operations, thereby permitting the shipping infrastructure to keep up with increasing volumes of goods that must be transported. But it has its own problems that seem to take a back seat, particularly with the international maritime shipping system, who believe in the philosophy of maximising profits and, in most cases, at the cost of security.