• DP World – UAE launches a new automated gate system
• The new system facilitates the movement of trucks within Jebel Ali Port
Dubai, March 31, 2008:
DP World, announced today that it will activate its new automated gate system, “Asraa” on 1 April 2008 across all the gates within the container terminal 2 at its flagship Jebel Ali Port. Container terminal 1 gates are currently undergoing installation of the system and will also be ready shortly.
A special tagging device with a microchip fixed on a truck’s chassis will be detected by sensors at gates fitted with Optical Character Readers (OCRs) and Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) machines to record entry and exit through gates.
Heavy vehicles will no longer need to stop to finalise entry or exit transactions and obtain gate passes, thereby eliminating traffic congestion at the port entry points. By eliminating paper transactions, the new scheme will ensure smoother and more efficient operations and movement at the container terminal gates.
A one-off payment of 300 Dirhams is paid for a permanent tag.
Mohammed Al Muallem, Senior Vice President and Managing Director, DP World – UAE region said: “Asraa, the new gate automation system, represents a further step towards our vision of complete automation of all the services provided in Jebel Ali. DP World is determined to implement the most advanced technologies. Systems that eliminate traffic congestion and eradicate lengthy, complicated procedure not only result in increased productivity at our ports but also result in satisfied customers.
“Our customers are our top priority. With the application of the automated gate system, they will have their goods cleared and shipped in record time, ensuring speedy and efficient operations.”
To manage its operations both efficiently and effectively, DP World adopts an integrated strategy through which it seeks to upgrade its systems on a continuous basis to meet the increasing demands and businesses of its customers.
