The training session
The implementation of the Truck, Trailer Identification and Inspection policy at the Port of Tema is currently in its pilot stage ahead of its implementation in August.
The policy is being rolled out to ensure that haulage trucks using the port are identifiable and in good condition to carry cargo.
In this respect, all trucks that use the port for hauling cargo are expected to register with the port for access and verification.
Explaining the policy during a three-week training on the Port Loading Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), the Director of Operations at Auto Consult Ventures Limited (ACVL), Mr Baffour Adjei Mensah, said the ultimate goal of the programme is to encourage an appropriate maintenance culture.
“The programme will also ensure that we conduct port load worthy inspection on trucks to ensure that the components of these haulage trucks responsible for securing and carrying cargo, are all present and are functioning properly,” he said.
He said both the Ghana Ports and Harbour Authority (GPHA) and traders stand to benefit substantially from the policy.
Mr Mensah further explained that when trucks are in the best conditions, that would go a long way to reduce accidents within the port and its enclave and consequently do away with the traffic caused.
In that same vein, traders are assured of safe and timely carriage of goods from the port to their destinations.
Training
The three-week training is aimed at ensuring the selected security officials use the RFID to verify trucks registered with the port.
The security staff underwent both theoretical and practical training on the use of RFID systems for access control.
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