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 \u2013 designed to accommodate the world\u2019s largest container ships, improve cargo handling productivity and increase trade to both Ghana and the rest of Africa.<\/p>\n
Four Smiths Detection\u00a0HCVPZ60 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.<\/p>\n
The HCVPZ60 can penetrate 9-11.8 inches of steel whilst maintaining a throughput of up to 100 trucks per hour. Smiths Detection\u2019s advanced screening technology,\u00a0iCMORE will also be deployed, to expose containers falsely declared as empty.<\/p>\n
The development is being managed by MPS, a joint venture between the Ghana Port Authority, APM Terminals and Bollor\u00e9 Ports.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe worked closely with MPS to ensure we fully understood the exact requirements and priorities\u201d, said Tony Tielen,\u00a0VP Europe\/Africa and Marketing for Smiths Detection.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe 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.\u201d<\/p>\n
Installations will be completed and be ready for the opening of the port\u2019s first development phase at the end of June.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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