GACA President Abdulaziz Al-Duailej Launches Innovative Air Cargo Security Control Centre In Riyadh

Abdulaziz Al-Duailej, President of the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA), recently opened a pioneering Air Cargo Security Control Center at GACA's headquarters in Riyadh. This center connects with all authorized air cargo agencies across Saudi Arabia. It uses advanced remote inspection and surveillance technologies to enhance the security of the air cargo supply chain by monitoring agency procedures in real-time.

The center's establishment aligns with GACA's goal to develop a robust security monitoring system. By automating procedures with the latest global technologies, GACA aims to boost operational efficiency and increase Saudi Arabia's air cargo volume, supporting Saudi Vision 2030 objectives. The center acts as a unified platform, integrating key stakeholders in the Kingdom's air cargo security.

This centralized approach facilitates quicker decision-making and enables advanced security measures across the entire supply chain. It allows for more flexible cargo movement while maintaining high-security standards. The center provides technical support for GACA's Washaj digital platform and coordinates directly between relevant entities, streamlining logistics operations and enhancing national exports' global competitiveness.

Operating continuously, the center oversees national air cargo supply chain security through 40 authorized agencies across four main regions connected to Saudi ports. To ensure maximum security, it employs cutting-edge technologies like IoT and advanced risk analytics to track shipments from receipt by agencies to airport arrival.

Trained personnel from various national security agencies manage the center 24/7, overseeing cargo operations from initial data entry on the Washaj platform. This includes monitoring X-ray inspections, surveillance camera footage at shipping agencies, and vehicle tracking systems. The center ensures all procedures meet global security standards.

GACA remains dedicated to advancing Saudi Arabia's air cargo sector by enhancing capacity, improving logistics capabilities, and delivering professional services that optimize operational speed and efficiency.

With inputs from SPA