| (29th September 2006, Hong Kong:) Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) recently extended the deployment of handheld computers further to cover security services at SuperTerminal 1 (ST1), further raising the overall cargo and terminal security integrity for its airline customers.
Starting from September 2006, Hactl's Security Services Team can use handheld computers to perform on-site checking of vehicles, cargoes, Unit Load Devices (ULDs) and permits during daily terminal surveillance. With this wireless technology, Hactl security staff can get instant access to Hactl's online logistics management systems - the Community System for Air Cargo (COSAC) to remotely update and retrieve related security information through COSAC. This convenient access to COSAC, enabled by wireless technology, provides added flexibility and efficiency for security checking. More importantly, it enhances close monitoring of truck and human accesses in and out of the terminal, strengthening overall cargo and terminal security at Hactl.
"Hactl always sees cargo security as one of our major priorities. Over the years, we have been constantly vigilant in our efforts to protect air cargo against theft or tampering, and we are also continually seeking new ways to offer our customers greater ease of mind about cargo security. The further extension in the use of handheld computers to cover security services will further lift the security bar at Hactl, helping us maintain highly reliable cargo handling services for our valued customers," said Mr. Kenneth Bell, Hactl's Director, Service Delivery.
Hactl's SuperTerminal 1 is widely recognised as an air cargo terminal with one of the lowest pilferage rates in the world. Last December, Hactl was awarded the Technology Asset Protection Association (TAPA) - Cargo Terminal Best Security Practices compliance certification, making it the first air cargo terminal in the world to be bestowed with this honour. As early as December 2004, the terminal was already awarded by TAPA - Asia the Certificate for meeting the Freight Security Requirements for high-tech products.
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