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Ports take anti terrorism measures
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TRUCK DRIVERS could soon be issued with high-tech -biometric" identity cards when entering ports in a bid to combat terrorism.
Biometric cards are far more sophisticated than photo-based cards, using fingerprints or retina scans to confirm the bearer's identity. They are already in use in Rotterdam; now the operator of Felixstowe. Britain's biggest container port, is said to be considering them to comply with new anti-terrorism regulations.
Under the International Ship and Port Security code. which comes into force on 1 July, ports will be obliged to take preventive measures against terrorism following the September 11 attacks on America (CM 22 January). At the beginning of this month Felixstowe introduced a 110.50 surcharge for handling imported containers and a 15.50 surcharge for export containers to help pay for increased security.
Paul Davey, corporate affairs manager at the port. says: "We are intending to introduce some form of identification card which people will be required to show when they enter the port to prove they're working for bona fide companies.
"We've been talking to the Road Haulage Association and a number of large local hauliers about how we're going to achieve that." he adds.
A final decision on the type of card has yet to be made but an industry insider says biometric cards are the only realistic option at Felixstowe.
However, less sophisticated security measures are likely at ports such as Harwich where trailers are moved to and from ships on port-owned trucks.