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With the target of further upgrading the handling facilities at its Abu Dhabi
hub, Abu Dhabi Airport Services has purchased a Silhouette Scan CAB 2000 X-ray
inspection system from Smiths Detection to further increase security within
its cargo supply chain.
"The high technology portal scanner is
able to x-ray 40 foot trailers with four Unit Load Devices (ULD) of cargo in
less than 90 seconds, significantly reducing processing times of cargo delivered
at Abu Dhabi International Airport. As well as reassuring customer airlines,
this significant investment has brought new levels of efficiency and speed in
processing freight," said Roland Blaney, Cargo Manager, Abu Dhabi Airport
Services (ADAS).
Hans
Zirwes, General Manager and CSO Smiths Heimann GmbH, which manufactured the x-ray system,
added further details on the capacity of the machine, "The Silhouette Scan CAB 2000 provides an economical solution for
screening large-volume loads at high speed. It is ideally suited for many
applications in the cargo handling industry, allowing a rapid inspection of
trucks and containers without the need to open them."
This investment at
Etihad's hub Abu Dhabi International Airport is designed to have a positive
impact not only on the commercial side of the business but also in enhancing
security along the whole supply chain.
"The x-ray machine provides a great improvement in processing our cargo from
Dubai and Sharjah. Etihad Crystal Cargo now is in the position to start building
pallets from Dubai to final destinations" added Ingo Roessler, V.P. Cargo,
Etihad Crystal cargo.
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