Truck and trailer identification and inspection policy piloted at Tema Port
The implementation of the Truck and Trailer Identification and Inspection policy at the Port of Tema is currently in its pilot stage ahead of its implementation in August.
The Truck and Trailer Identification and Inspection policy is being rolled out to ensure that haulage trucks using the port are identifiable and in good condition to carry cargo.
As such all trucks that use the port for hauling of cargo are expected to register with the port for access and verification.
As part of the pilot program, selected security officials who represent the monitoring team to inspect vehicles have undergone a three-week training on the Port Loading Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) that would be used to verify trucks registered with the port.
The security staff underwent both theoretical and practical training on the use of the RFID systems for access control.
Mr. Baffour Adjei Mensah, Director of Operations at Auto Consult Ventures Limited (ACVL), the Authority’s technical partner said am the ultimate goal of the program is to encourage an appropriate maintenance culture.