In a bold move to strengthen security, improve operational efficiency, and ensure the integrity of cargo movements, the Joint Association of Port Transport Unions (JAPTU), Ghana has reaffirmed its insistence on the mandatory use of Near Field Communication (NFC) identity cards for verifying truck drivers before they are granted access to the port for business.
This technological shift, according to JAPTU leadership, is not only timely but essential in addressing long-standing challenges in port operations, including identity fraud, unauthorized access, cargo diversion and theft, as well as delays in cargo loading processes.
At the heart of JAPTU's insistence lies the urgent need to verify and authenticate the identity of every driver entering the port with unmatched accuracy.There are increasing cases of impersonation, unregistered or unauthorized drivers gaining access into the port and compromising cargo safety.
The use of NFC cards, which store encrypted identity data, ensures that only duly registered and verified trucks and drivers under the union's platform are permitted to access the port for cargo loading as an integral part of the port access security protocols. "The port is a high-security environment, and we cannot continue to rely on outdated or easily manipulated systems.
