Dong Nai Customs Department puts into operation container scanner system

04:10, 21/10/2013

(ĐN)- Dong Nai Customs Department has recently put into operation an X-ray container scanner system at concentrated customs inspection point at Tan Cang – Long Binh Inland Clearance Depot (ICD) in Bien Hoa city.

(ĐN)- Dong Nai Customs Department has recently put into operation an X-ray container scanner system at concentrated customs inspection point at Tan Cang – Long Binh Inland Clearance Depot (ICD) in Bien Hoa city.

 

The scanner system, the most modern one in the country, made in France by Smiths Detection company in 2012.

The scanner uses a range of accelerators 6MeV and is equipped with two generators thus beaming in two directions. It can operate at temperature from -200°C to 400°C with scanning capacity of 30 containers per hour at a high speed of 0,4m/s and tunnel dimension of 3.5m height.

The system meets the International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP) and TCVN 6866-2001 safety standards.

The scanner will help businesses reduce time and effort spent on goods clearance at concentrated customs inspection point at Tan Cang – Long Binh ICD, contributing to reforming customs procedures and enhancing the effectiveness of customs regulations.

Reported by K.G