PIL To Use Hazcheck Detect To Stamp Out Suspicious Cargoes

Pacific International Lines (PIL) of Singapore has decided to use the Hazcheck Detect cargo screening tool in an effort to identify dangerous shipments.

A significant issue for container shipping is misclassification of hazardous goods which led to vessel fires that resulted in entire constructive losses, as well as fatalities and crew injuries. To attempt and prevent risky goods that were misclassified, shipping companies are increasingly resorting to technological solutions.

PIL is the fourth company to adopt Hazcheck Detect, according to New York-based cargo inspection company NCB Group.“In just a few weeks of using the tool, we have been able to prevent over 100 containers from being loaded onto our ships that should have been subject to IMDG Code checks. We are proud to be part of a group of container lines that are working together to stop accidents at sea,” said PIL Assistant General Manager Operations and Procurement Bojarajoo Subramaniam

“We are delighted that PIL has adopted Hazcheck Detect for their cargo screening. Our software division, Exis Technologies has over 35 years of dangerous goods knowledge and experience of high volume IT applications for large container lines. They are in the unique position to be able to develop and deliver this groundbreaking solution that can benefit the whole of the shipping industry. As more lines begin using the tool, we can make further improvements like adding additional rules to the tool’s industry rules library from which all container lines can benefit.” said NCB President Ian J Lennard.