The study revealed that numerous U.S. seaports feature technology from Chinese manufacturers like ZPMC, posing risks of espionage and sabotage by facilitating remote access.
The Committees found that port operators face pressure from ZPMC to allow remote access for monitoring purposes, making it challenging to push back due to competition and warranty needs.
Modems in the crane equipment can covertly gather data and potentially compromise port activities, highlighting the risks of weak security protocols amid cost-saving pressures.
Chinese officials assert that accusations against their companies are driven by an overreach of U.S. national security concerns, labeling it as unfair economic targeting.
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