KPCL installs first baggage scanner

With the aim to strengthen technology, Krishnapatnam Port has installed its first baggage scanner at the port for smooth and efficient cargo clearance.

The scanner aims to ensure safety and security at the port. The scanner along with the metal detector was installed at the port with the special focus being laid on encouraging and increasing volumes of containerised trade through the port in future.

Anil Yendluri, CEO, KPCL, said, ‘’With the scanner and metal detector, it would make us possible for direct delivery of services to the traders and we are set for achieving 2.5 lakh of containers per year through Krishnapatnam Port Container Terminal.”

S. Khader Rahman, Commissioner, Central Excise, said, ‘’We have invested a revenue of ` 1,650 crore and are expecting ` 2,000 crore this year end through this baggage scanner at Krishnapatnam Port. With the new facility, the containers could be delivered more quickly.” The scanner was inaugurated by Rahman in the presence of Yendluri, M Rama Mohana Rao, I.R.S., Joint Commissioner of Customs, Krishnapatnam Custom House (KPCH), K Ramarao, Assistant Commissioner of Customs (Preventive), KPCH, V Venkateswara Rao, Assistant Commissioner of Customs (Docks), KPCH, Jithendra Nimmagadda, Chief Operating Officer, Krishnapatnam Port Container Terminal and VVSN Murthy, Chief Advisor, Customs, CVR Group of Companies.