Customs applies best procedures to protect goods at Mesaieed Port: Official – The Peninsula

Customs applies best procedures to protect goods at Mesaieed Port: Official – The Peninsula

The General Authority of Customs (GAC) at the Mesaieed Industrial Port employs strict procedures in its operations, said .

In an interview published in the GAC’s monthly newsletter, Al Khater said the department ensures incoming and outgoing ships and containers meet the standards and protect intellectual property.

“The movement of incoming and outgoing goods is monitored by Qatar Energy, as it does not allow any ship to dock or leave its berth without the approval of the Mesaieed Port Customs. After checking, the ships and goods are inspected and unloaded after collecting the due fees,” Al Khater said.

The Industrial Security Department also monitors the ships around the clock until the ship leaves the berth, while passenger movement is monitored via a form approved by Qatar Energy, Mesaieed Customs and Mesaieed Passports. This facilitates baggage inspection for arriving and departing seafarers through the x-ray machine.

Al Khater noted that customs officials are on hand to inspect goods and deploy its canine unit if they suspect any items. In cases of violations, the goods are stored in the designated factory until the procedures are completed.

He noted that in case of a breach or smuggling involving a passenger, the goods are seized and transferred to the