This call was reiterated during a recent Stakeholders
Engagement Forum held at the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) Headquarters, aimed
at assessing the efficiency of the Electronic Callup System amid the resurgence
of traffic gridlock along the Apapa Port corridor.
Key challenges discussed during the forum included the drop
in terminal efficiency, which has contributed significantly to the persistent
gridlock at port corridors; the status of information technology
infrastructural installations across park facilities, with some parks allegedly
operating without fulfilling standard requirements.
Concerns were also raised about wet cargo operations,
emphasizing the need for an electronic callup system for tanker operations to
alleviate congestion.
Truckers’ attitudes toward standard operating procedures for
the E-callup system were also identified as a major driver of congestion.
In light of these challenges, TTP proposed the deployment of
E-tags to improve the electronic callup system deployed for the Apapa and
Tincan ports.
The E-tags affixed to vehicle windshields, offer a seamless
and automated approach to access control. E-tag readers at entry and exit gates
integrate with the access barrier system, improving security and access
control.
The integration with the ètò solution streamlines the truck
scheduling process, leading to benefits such as fast cargo evacuation, reduced
human interaction, improved security, and cost-effectiveness.
Furthermore, TTP recommended the implementation of EITN for
Apapa and Tincan Ports, describing it as a key transaction and traffic cycle
correlation measure.
This feature, implemented in line with its design, ensures
high volumes of legitimate bookings, reduces illegitimate traffic, and enhances
transaction phase correlation. It provides better coordination of truck
movements within ports, prevents criss-crossing between terminals, and supports
integrated security check activities.
TTP’s Managing Director and Co-founder, Jama Onwubuariri,
emphasized the importance of deploying RFID/E-tags and EITN, stating, “The
deployment of RFID/E-tag and EITN is pivotal to addressing the challenges faced
in the Lagos ports.
TTP is committed to providing innovative solutions that
enhance efficiency, reduce congestion, and create a seamless experience for
stakeholders in the maritime sector.”
Trucks Transit Parks Limited, a technology company dedicated
to providing tech-based mobility solutions in Africa, continues to play a
pivotal role in reducing congestion in the Apapa port economic zone.
With its custom-made software solutions, including ètò, TTP
aims to enhance real-time visibility for traffic management, terminals
performance, and drivers, contributing to the overall efficiency of the
maritime sector.
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