Itapoá port acquires new container inspection scanners

Itapoá port acquired a new scanner to inspect the containers that enter its yards. The equipment, an HCVM XT model developed by the British company Smiths Detection, is the first in Brazilian territory. The new asset – which costs around R$ 10 million – arrived in January this year and should be operational by March.

According to Sergni Pessoa Rosa Jr., Director of Operations, Environment, and Technology at the Itapoá port, the new scanner is expected to boost productivity significantly. The Santa Catarina-based terminal will now have two scanners. “This brings more security to everyone involved in the process: Federal Revenue Service, Exporters, Importers, Transporters, and employees of Itapoá Port.”

The director emphasizes that the new cutting-edge scanner is equipped with technology that should improve the efficiency of inspection activities. “We have made significant investments in technology to increase our safety and operational capacity,” Sergni says.

Claiton Meyer, the Customs delegate of the Internal Revenue Service of Sao Francisco do Sul, who is in charge of the institution’s operations in Itapoá, emphasized the importance of the new acquisition. “The use of two scanners increases the availability of inspection equipment. With the entry into operation of the new scanner, on top of increasing the number of container inspections in an ever-shorter time, the tendency is to reduce the need for subsequent physical inspections.”

In addition, Meyer highlights that the inspections will gain quality. “The new scanner to be used at Itapoá will bring better image quality, thus facilitating the identification of goods contained in the boxes and, consequently, helping to identify illicit acts,” explains the delegate.

Investment in infrastructure

In 2022, the Itapoá port bought from ZPMC an STS crane with a 70 meters reach and ten hybrid RTGs (mobile cranes) with fuel consumption three times lower than a conventional RTG, in addition to being remotely controlled. Itapoá Port will be the first in Brazil to use this type of equipment. Five will arrive in May, followed by the rest in December 2023, along with the STS. “In addition to innovation and sustainability, the goals of acquiring remotely controlled RTGs are to provide greater comfort and ergonomics to operators, which will bring us greater satisfaction, efficiency, and productivity,” Sergni emphasizes.

In addition to the STS and the RTG cranes, the port acquired two new Reach Stacker forklifts used in operations in the terminal’s yard. The objective is to enhance the service of ship and yard activities, complementing operations with the RTGs.

The Kalmar-brand forklifts have the capacity to move 45 tons, with many features to ensure the safety of those who operate them. The port already had three similar pieces of equipment.

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