Cargo Screening Technology by Smiths Detection at the Mega Tema Port Expansion in Ghana
20 June 2019 - 9:22PM
Business Wire
Smiths Detection has won a contract with Meridian Port Services
Limited (MPS) to provide cargo inspection technology for the major
Tema Port Expansion project in Ghana - designed to accommodate the
world’s largest container ships, improve cargo handling
productivity and increase trade to both Ghana and the rest of
Africa.
Four Smiths Detection HCVPZ60 scanning portals were selected to
deliver the Ghanaian authorities more efficient border security,
while safeguarding state revenue derived from duties and taxes on
containerised goods. With trade anticipated to grow in Ghana in the
coming years, these portals have been selected in part because of
their ability to facilitate fast and effective security processing
of a high volume of container traffic.
The HCVPZ60 can penetrate 9-11.8 inches of steel whilst
maintaining a throughput of up to 100 trucks per hour. Smiths
Detection’s advanced screening technology, iCMORE will also be
deployed, to expose containers falsely declared as empty.
The port expansions is a USD$ 1.5 billion investment, allowing
Ghana to position itself as a as a trade and investment gateway to
the West African sub-region. The development is being managed by
MPS, a joint venture between the Ghana Port Authority, APM
Terminals and Bolloré Ports.
“We worked closely with MPS to ensure we fully understood the
exact requirements and priorities”, explained Tony Tielen, VP
Europe/Africa of Smiths Detection. “We were able to create
simulations that demonstrated how our solutions would fulfil the
specific objectives of their project. Our collaborative approach
was certainly a key factor in winning this competitive tender and
we look forward to supporting the Ghanaian customs authorities in
the fight against illegal movement of contraband.”
Installations will be completed and be ready for the opening of
the port’s first development phase at the end of June 2019.
Ends
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