This could entail varied, coordinated and sophisticated or massive destabilizing actions in order to disrupt the economic and financial stability of a state, a group of states or a society (such as market oriented western societies) for ideological or religious motives.
[3] Economic terrorism targets civilians of nations or groups in the pursuit of political aims.
Terroristic attacks against ports and land borders cause extra measures to be implemented to ensure the safe arrival of the product.
The United States Maritime Administration says "These actions may include a larger military presence in high-risk areas, rerouting ships to bypass the Gulf of Aden, paying higher insurance premiums, hiring private security guards, and installing non-lethal deterrent equipment."
The cost of these preventative measures is passed on to consumers and tax payers, ultimately directing money away from other areas of the economy.