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Centralising and Streamlining Data Processes in Line With Local Customs Requirements.

Modernising the Hub of New Africa

The Port of Tema is a container port managed by Meridian Port Services (MPS) located in southeast Ghana. Currently undergoing major expansion works, the port is set to propel Ghana to the forefront of trade and industry in Africa. Already handling more than 90 percent of the country’s container traffic, that volume is s

Greek Authorities recently seized 338 million smuggled cigarettes at the Port of Piraeus, which if successfully smuggled would have led to a loss of €72 million euros in tax and duties.

Nicolo Gattullo’s successful career path through the Smiths Detection service organisation

During the interview for his role as a Field Service Technician, Nicolo Gattullo was made aware that Smiths Detection is a company which encourages and nurtures career development. That was in 2006 and by 2017 Nicolo had worked his way to Service & Aftermarket Director, Italy and had become a member of the Italian entity board, based in Milan.

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As we see the digital transformation of industries and the growing automation of processes, there is now a need for more robust detection tools at ports and borders. To meet this need, we predict high levels of investment in technology solutions. In fact, many ports and borders authorities already use some kind of digital solution, such as artificial intelligence (AI), to some extent.

One such solution, object recognition technology, increases efficiency by offering faster analysis

A win/win situation for all stakeholders

Open architecture (OA) – the interoperability of security screening hardware, software, and algorithms from different suppliers within one solution – is gathering momentum in the air transport industry. Open Architecture for Airport Security Systems

The adoption of ECAC EDS CB C2 approved advanced algorithms elevate checkpoint security and efficiency to support safe distancing measures

Continual Improvement to Travel Safety
Hamad International Airport (HIA) is the State of Qatar’s sole international airport and recognized as one of the world’s best¹. The airport recorded its highest passenger traffic to date in 20192

Recently, the German customs authority was able to detect 16 tons of cocaine - the largest amount ever seized in Europe - using Smiths Detection‘s stationary container inspection system HCVS.

Across Europe, many customs authorities work collaboratively to share risk analysis in order to identify and intercept suspicious containers entering European borders. Thanks to this collaborative arrangement, German Customs were alerted to a suspicious container and used the HCVS to conduc

Automated detection solutions are critical to enhancing the flow of freight, says Smiths Detection global director of aviation Richard Thompson

As an industry that trades on speed, efficiency for air cargo carriers will always be paramount. In an increasingly globalized and digitized world, with international trade and e-commerce growing, delivery times shorten and global manufacturing supply chains tighten. This focusses the challenge on efficiency.

The role of artificial intelligence and deep learning in security screening

Artificial intelligence techniques such as deep learning have led to the development of smart, adaptable algorithms enabling automatic object recognition in aviation security. Detecting an expanding list of dangerous, prohibited and contraband goods and substances, they provide invaluable support for security operators, customs officers and other controlling authorities.

Two years ago we spoke with Smiths Detection Software Engineer, Geert Heilmann about Deep learning at Smiths Detection and which benefits it offers for automatic object recognition. Our developments in this area have progressed considerably since then and we have met with Dr. Philipp Fischer, Chief Software Scientist AI & Machine Learning to give us