This week, Swedish Customs visited Port of Gävle to provide on-site further training for our security guards. The training included both theoretical and practical elements, focusing on cargo inspections, container handling and how deviations can be identified within the port area.
Following the theoretical session, the training continued out on the quay, where participants had the opportunity to take a closer look at containers and discuss what can be important to pay attention to in day-to-day operations.
For our security guards, it is not about carrying out the inspections performed by Swedish Customs, but about contributing through awareness, local knowledge and observations. By reacting to deviations and knowing when information should be passed on, the port can contribute to stronger security throughout the entire transport chain.
“The presence of Swedish Customs at Port of Gävle is a valued part of the port area and an important prerequisite for a safe and secure port. Our close cooperation on matters relating to cargo flows, local knowledge and inspections is a clear example of how our agreement on Cooperation Against Customs Crime, contributes to society,” says Tim Röde, Deputy Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO) at Gävle Hamn AB.
Ports are important nodes for cargo flows to and from Sweden. This also means that cooperation between ports, authorities, terminal operators and other stakeholders is crucial in the fight against smuggling and organised crime.
The training also comes at a relevant time. Recently, Port of Gävle’s port security plan and the relevant terminal operators’ maritime security plans were approved by the Swedish Transport Agency. This marks an important milestone in the statutory process for port and maritime security, in which the plans are updated on a recurring basis and form the basis for port operations to be conducted in accordance with applicable requirements.
A sincere thank you to Swedish Customs for a valuable session and for good cooperation.
Read more about Cooperation Against Customs Crime.
