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Abu Dhabi Customs Introduces Automated Inspection System

Abu Dhabi’s customs agency introduced an automated system Feb. 10 for managing customs inspections, which will be used to monitor 15 border points in the United Arab Emirates, the Hong Kong Trade Development Council reported Feb. 23. The new system…

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-- which will allow for inspections of cargo, luggage, customs fees and safety compliance measures -- will be implemented at various airports, land ports and seaports. It is designed to minimize “inspection procedures’ negative impact on trade and travel,” the report said.