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Smiths Detection and CMA CGM provide Port of Beirut with HCVM scanner

Smiths Detection which expertise in threat detection and security inspection technologies, has announced the donation of an HCVM scanner at the Port of Beirut by the Lebanese Customs, in collaboration with the Embassy of France in Lebanon, the French Ministry of Economy and Finance, Expertise France and the CMA CGM Group.

This mobile X-ray inspection system, financed by the General Directorate of the Treasury, will increase the security of the port by providing it with improved detection of hazardous materials and illicit substances, while it will help the elimination of smuggling.

Furthermore, the equipment includes two years of maintenance of this scanner provided weekly by Smiths Detection, technical assistance for its installation and training of Lebanese Customs officers in charge of its operation.

The transport of the scanner was carried out from Vitry of France to Beirut, with the support of Smiths Detection’s partner, CMA CGM, as part of its continued support in Lebanon since the explosion of 4 August 2020.

On 23 July, the HCVM scanner was welcomed at the Lebanese port by the Ambassador of France to Lebanon, Anne Grillo, who stated, “This new scanner will improve the detection of dangerous goods and the fight against smuggling. It will thus contribute to Lebanon’s economic recovery by restoring to Lebanese Customs its full capacity to act.”

Before its shipment to the port of Beirut, the scanner, which was previously used by the French Douanes, underwent a software update and a complete refurbishment.

The HCVM will be the only scanner in the city capable of inspecting both containers and trucks, with a throughput of up to 25 trucks per hour.

“This system, which will be vital to protect people and property, has been designed to be easy to use in order to facilitate the work of Lebanese Customs,” said Vice President Commercial of Smiths Detection, Jerôme de Chassey.





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