Schiphol SmartGate Cargo
Dutch Customs, Schiphol Airport and ACN have initiated an innovative public-private cooperation between government agencies responsible for enforcing border crossing legislation and the private sector. It is referred to as Schiphol SmartGate Cargo and includes the integrated monitoring and, in the case of perceived risks, the one-stop physical inspection of goods leaving the EU. Introduction of this concept is supported by SmartGateTheGame®, a “serious” game with e-learning module.
‘eCargo Receipt & eCargo Customs Control’
The combination of growing cargo volumes, mounting security requirements and ever more complicated government inspections poses new challenges for the air cargo industry. In particular the increasing social pressure on inspections in areas such as security, food safety, animal health, plant diseases, strategic goods and environmental requirements are making the situation quite complex. To ensure adequate public safety and security while at the same time safeguarding economical interests, ACN and Dutch Customs have signed a covenant in which they agree to make all information on air cargo flows transparent and to base all inspections – both Customs checks and other inspections - on risk analysis.
Recently, Cargonaut released a central data viewer, referred to as ‘eCargo Receipt’. This system integrates shipment records and status information from all parties in the chain and makes these data electronically available to Dutch Customs for risk analysis and inspection selections, via the so-called eCargo Customs Control system. The data include all elements from the Customs Code, but also from more static sources such as databases on Authorised Economic Operators (EORI), Regulated Agents and Known Shippers (EU database). The system is jointly managed by ACN and Dutch Customs and will also provide pre-departure and pre-arrival information.
Joint Inspection & Security Center
Considering the need for intelligently designed facilities for screening air cargo and the smooth implementation of new procedures, Dutch Customs, Schiphol Airport and ACN have initiated an innovative public-private cooperation between government agencies responsible for enforcing border crossing legislation and the private sector. It is referred to as Schiphol SmartGate Cargo and includes the integrated monitoring and, in the case of perceived risks, the one-stop physical inspection of goods leaving the EU. It may also include the security checks which need to be performed by the air cargo industry in case of shipments from "unknown"consignors. Hence, the future facility is also referred to as Joint Inspection & Security Center. The inspection technologies used will include radiological, biological, chemical and explosives scanners. The intelligence in SmartGate will come from risk analysis in the eCargo Customs Control system, which allows both the aviation sector and government bodies to determine whether a shipment will require additional physical inspection before the flight.
SmartGateTheGame®
To support the introduction of new operating procedures, ACN has developed a ‘serious game’ with e-learning modules. This game will assist air cargo companies to optimally prepare for the changes and train their personnel. It will be also used in regular and vocational education, and promoted as SmartGate The Game. The official launch of the first game took place at the ACN New Year's Party on January 11, 2011, a second game with a more in-depth e-learning module will become available by mid 2011.
To play the game, go to: www.smartgatethegame.nl
Impression of the looks of SmartGate The Game ®