Scanning
Cargo scanning or non-intrusive inspection refers to non-destructive methods of inspecting and identifying goods in transportation systems. It is often used for scanning of intermodal freight shipping containers.
The scanning of cargo in accordance to your requirements to be performed at our facilities to ease inventory management (e.g. carton barcode scanning).
What Is Cargo Scanning ?
Cargo scanners are mounted on trucks to scan containers, vehicles and objects without opening them.
They produce x-ray images of goods being transported in containers, tankers or even break bulks.
Why Cargo Scanners?
- Detect contraband in conveyances passing through customs
- Strengthen customs function of protection of society from harmful and prohibited goods such as weapons which may not ordinarily be declared to customs
- Contribute towards increased revenue collection as ordinary goods can pass through customs unnoticed without any payment of tax
- Efficient utilisation of available resources in form of personnel
There are no known negative environmental effects from the use of Cargo scanners.
The use of cargo scanners is expected to significantly reduce the time it takes to clear goods with customs by compliant traders and importers. This is good for the business community as it allows for faster clearance of goods thereby reducing the cost of doing business.