Apapa Customs Command to Scan 200 Containers Per Hour, Boost Trade Efficiency
The Apapa Port Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) is gearing up for a more seamless trade process with the installation of three new scanners, capable of examining 200 containers per hour.
Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Oluwadare Oshoba, has urged port users and stakeholders to prepare for this development, which is part of the Nigerian Customs Service modernisation project.
The scanners, produced by Nuctech, utilise high-penetration dual-energy X-ray transmission technology to inspect trucks and containers in one pass at speeds of up to 15 km/h. This technology provides detailed images that help identify concealed contraband and dangerous materials. The system is compact and modular, allowing for easy relocation and integration with other systems.
Oshoba described the quayside location for the scanners as an operational masterstroke, ensuring no consignment escapes high-tech driven inspection. He commended the Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, for his commitment to modernising the NCS.
The installation, expected to last 45 days, will feature three scanners, two from the Trade Modernisation Project and one from APM Terminals, ensuring no downtime for cargo examination. APM Terminals will also provide a mobile scanner to support operations in case of unexpected downtime.
With this development, the Apapa Port Command aims to enhance national security, promote trade, and prevent port-related crimes.
Oshoba urged port users to make sincere declarations, as the technology will expose false declarations and concealment.
