Dubai Customs installs state-of-the-art x-ray scanning system at Jebel Ali & TECOM Customs Centre

Dubai Customs installs state-of-the-art x-ray scanning system at Jebel Ali & TECOM Customs Centre

DUBAI, 28th May, 2023 (WAM) -- Dubai Customs has equipped the Jebel Ali and TECOM Customs Centre with a first-of-its-kind advanced system in the world for inspecting heavy and light vehicles, equipment, and yachts through X-ray scanning.

This system allows the centre to double its inspection operations and accelerate procedures, supporting the smooth flow of business and trade and enhancing the position of Jebel Ali Port as the largest port in the Middle East and one of the most critical ports globally.

The system has been customised to meet Dubai Customs' requirements, allowing it to scan vehicles and heavy equipment with maximum dimensions of 5.9 metres by 5.5 metres. The system operates in two modes: stationary (gantry) mode, where the vehicle is stationary and mobile mode, where the vehicle is scanned while passing through the device. The system can detect and identify radioactive materials, determine their location, identify customs declarations through container numbers, and remotely control image analysis. This development aligns with Dubai's economic agenda D33 to keep pace with Dubai's rapid economic growth.

Ahmed Mahboub Musabih, Director-General of Dubai Customs and CEO of the Ports, Customs, and Free Zone Corporation, affirmed that Dubai Customs is actively participating in Dubai's journey to become