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The Chittagong Port Authority (CPA) has resumed operational activities of its self-funded export-oriented container scanner.
CPA has taken the initiative as a part of the implementation of the ISPS Code, which will play an important role in ensuring the security of international trade.
CPA Chairman Rear Admiral SM Moniruzzaman officially inaugurated the resumption of operational activities of the export-oriented container scanner on Sunday. The Commissioner of Chittagong Customs House, CPA members, Director Security, Secretary of CPA and other senior officials of the port and customs were present at the inauguration ceremony.
CPA Chairman Rear Admiral SM Moniruzzaman said that this initiative of the Chittagong Port will help ensure transparency and security of international trade as well as maintain the port's reputation.
Sources said the container scanner was installed in February 2024 with the own funding of Chittagong Port. This high-quality fixed scanner, supplied by Five R Associates Limited, was being operated by Chittagong Custom House. Although the company had a contract for the maintenance of the scanner, operational activities were temporarily suspended due to the expiration of the contract.
According to port officials, an effective solution was urgently needed to keep the export-oriented container scanning system operational. To this end, the CPA has temporarily re-engaged the previous contractor for maintenance work.
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