Cebu Pacific, CargoHaus inaugurate Asia’s first air cargo inspection terminal

Gokongwei-led budget carrier Cebu Pacific has inaugurated with Cargohaus a cargo inspection terminal – the first of its kind in Asia – at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal-3 to screen cargoes going in and out of the country.

The Smiths Detection CIP-300 air cargo inspection portal will be for Cebu Pacific’s priority use for all transhipment cargoes loaded in international flights to and from Manila, the airline said.

“Enhanced speed and accuracy of cargo inspection would greatly benefit our shippers and consignees, as we continue to operate airport-to-airport cargo delivery via our extensive route network,” vice president for fuel and cargo operations Joey Macagga said.

The terminal can accommodate and screen up to 9 tons of air cargo dolleys and unit load devices (ULDs) and is powered by a low-energy X-ray source. It uses advanced material discrimination software that provides high-quality images of the contents of freight and baggage.

CEB Cargo currently serves 34 domestic and 27 international destinations. Its services also include transhipments through 21 interline global partners. — Danessa O. Rivera/BM, GMA News