King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah is now home to an integrated transit cargo inspection center following its inauguration on Thursday. Minister of Transport and Logistics Services and Chairman of the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) Board, Saleh Al-Jasser, opened the facility alongside GACA President Abdulaziz Al-Duailej.
According to SPA, this opening follows the launch of similar centers last week at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh and King Fahd International Airport in Dammam. The project aims to improve air cargo procedure efficiency and enhance the Kingdom’s position as a global logistics hub using the latest security concepts.
The system utilizes X-ray inspection devices for consolidated cargo and smart system integration to increase speed and accuracy. The center employs smart analytics for monitoring and automates processes to reduce wait times and improve operational efficiency.
Operations are managed around the clock by trained national personnel from various security agencies. These teams handle the process from cargo registration and multi-level radiation inspection to final decision-making to ensure security and flexibility for transit shipments. The initiatives align with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030.
What technologies are used at the new transit cargo inspection center in Jeddah? The integrated air cargo inspection system at King Abdulaziz International Airport utilizes advanced technologies to improve operations. This includes the use of X-ray inspection devices specifically for consolidated cargo and the integration of smart systems. Additionally, the center employs smart analytics for comprehensive monitoring and automates various processes to increase accuracy and reduce wait times for shipments.
Who manages the operations at the integrated transit cargo inspection centers? The centers are staffed by a team of trained national personnel drawn from various security agencies. These professionals work around the clock to manage the entire workflow, which begins with cargo registration and continues through multi-level radiation inspection until the final decision-making process is completed to ensure shipment security.
Where else have similar cargo inspection centers been opened recently? The center at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah follows the inauguration of similar facilities last week. These other integrated transit cargo inspection centers were opened at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh and King Fahd International Airport in Dammam as part of efforts to improve air cargo efficiency.