Cargo containers at the port of Mombasa. FILE PHOTO | NMG
The Kenya Ports Authority has today launched new smart gates that will go a long way in improving truck turn-around time and enhance security at the Nairobi Inland Container Depot (ICD).
A smart gate is an automated self-service border control system operated at highly restricted areas.
Once a truck driver approaches the Nairobi ICD, he will scan a barcode to a barcode reader machine which then identifies the truck and cargo to be collected and advises the latter on where to pick the cargo.
Less time
The barcode system is expected to see cargo trucks spend 30 seconds to access the ICD instead of the usual 10-15 minutes.
The new system is aimed at eradicating cumbersome human intervention in cargo exit process reducing chances of system and process manipulation.
“This development is in line with a raft measures being implemented by the Authority and our 2018-2022 strategic plan to enhance port efficiency and reduce pilferage of containers.
Sea port
This underscores our commitment to becoming a world-class sea port of choice. We took a deliberate step in modernising our gates which will go a long way in improving our efficiency at Nairobi ICD,” noted Kenya Ports Authority, Acting Managing Director, Dr Daniel Manduku.
“We are currently training all truck drivers so that in the next three months everyone will be well versed with the protocols here.
Our plan is to reduce human intervention at the gates and make it as simple and seamless as possible,” concluded Dr Manduku.
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