DUBAI: Dubai Customs, represented by the Technical Support Department, held a meeting with inspection system manufacturers to discuss future solutions and the latest advancements in the field to enhance its security competency.
The video-conferencing meeting was attended by the Technical Support team and representatives of manufacturing companies. It focused on the development of different procedures including efficient handling of goods, facilitation of inspection procedures, and automation of customs and financial transactions, and integrating the systems to faster and more streamlined customs procedures.
Solutions to enhance inspection security including diffraction solutions, computerized tomography CT scans, and the development of analytical algorithms was proposed by the companies. Challenges that face inspectors including the lack of waterproof devices and scanning systems for dhows and wooden vessels were discussed.
Adel Al Suwaidi, Director of Technical Support Department said the strategic partnership between Dubai Customs and the manufacturing companies is important in boosting security and safety towards protecting the society from the hazards of illegitimate trade.
Source: WAM
