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September 21st, 2011 | 
Author: After extensive testing and performance verification in an extreme high-risk environment,
the Israeli authorities recently
implemented DiagNose’s RASCargO™ screening systems at various border crossing points in Israel
As a result, DiagNose is now providing mass vehicle screening services at various sites..
The system, which was specially adapted to meet the needs of the border crossing points, is operating under strict monitoring of throughput as well as detection capabilities.
The system has been redesigned in such a way that it can clear 6 vehicles for one lane in matter of minutes. This includes the vehicle air sampling and the analysis conducted by the dogs in an on-site lab.
The new screening system provides an upgraded service to the users, who have appraised the system and commended the added value that it provides, in comparison to the solutions that were previously deployed.
RASCargO Sampling Lane at Border Crossings - Israel
The Israeli Border Crossing Authority
The Border Crossing Authority was established by the Israeli Ministry of Defense (MOD) in 2005. The establishment and operation of the 33 land crossings from the Palestinian territories to Israel and vice versa, has enabled quick and easy movement of pedestrians, vehicles and goods. These crossing points are for the benefit of residents and preservation of their way of life, and should replace the temporary crossings staffed and held by the IDF until 2005. The MOD is responsible for planning and constructing the crossing points and handling the necessary technologies, procurement, operations and passageways. Since a large number of residents of the Palestinian Authority territories work and conduct business in Israel, and many Israeli citizens conduct business in the territories, the planning of the fence system includes a number of crossings allowing for two-way pedestrian and vehicle traffic.
These crossings facilitate inspection of people and goods across the fence, as is done at many international borders. Such inspections are necessary to maintain security. However, the crossing points in their new configuration employ advanced technological systems that will minimize possible friction between parties.
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After approval by Dutch Authorities, DiagNose RASCargO™ system clears first cargo shipments at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.
The RASCargO™ system (a.k.a. Remote Explosives Scent Tracing) is now fully operational and available to customers at Schiphol Airport, in full compliance with local and EU regulations.
DiagNose has succeeded in expanding the operations of its unique RASCargO™ product, and through its Dutch unit has achieved compliance with all the new requirements for operating the system according to the new European legislation. The company now offers cargo screening services at Schiphol Airport based on the two approved methods – free-running dogs and REST (Remote Explosives Scent Tracing) EDD called – “RASCargO”.
This first operational clearance in Amsterdam using RASCargO™, which took place in early March, is highly significant, as it is the first time since the system was approved for use in the Netherlands after tests based on the latest EU regulations, which raised the certification standards for deployment of explosive detection canines in the European aviation security arena.
The RASCargO™ technique, which is DiagNose’s trademark for the detection system also known as REST, or RASCO, is already operational in France, the UK, and South Africa through local DiagNose units, and every day serves dozens of airlines, handling agents and freight forwarders.
DiagNose Dutch team samples an over-sized pallet to be screened by RASCargO dogs
RASCargO™ was specially developed to serve the mass-screening cargo market that requires a solution for screening high volumes of cargo, with almost no limitation as to size or content. The solution, which combines unique canine abilities as well as elaborated airflow and filtering technologies, has proven its efficiency in terms of process, performance and cost effectiveness at all the locations where it has been deployed. The system is the perfect answer to the problem of screening whole pallets, trucks and ULDs.
“Along with the intensified threat and security requirements, the need for solutions which will not compromise the flow and integrity of the supply chain is becoming more and more critical to the process of fluid trade. This always was and remains the objective we have in front of us in each and every solution we tailor for the industry. RASCargO™ is a process, which the industry embraces, and this is the indication that our developments are on the right track. We plan to continue deployment of our systems with planned deliveries during 2011 to some more European airports and other locations worldwide”, says Oren Sapir CEO of DiagNose.
“The fact that RASCargO allows the airlines using it to streamline processes and gain commercial momentum through adding value to the final user is a major generator for the interest and growth the product sees ever since it has been launched,” says Sapir.
RASCargO™ is a commercially available cargo screening technology that utilizes Remote Air Sampling for Canine Olfaction (RASCO – aka REST, in the EU).
The technique has screened over 100,000 trucks and pallets and over 1.5 million metric tons of air cargo since live operations began in the UK and France.
The main idea is to collect air samples from closed cargo volumes – trucks, containers, ULDs and wrapped pallets – onto a special filter. The filter is then presented to two highly trained explosives detection dogs.
The air sampling itself takes place at the cargo site, and the dogs perform their work inside a RASCargO™ analysis center building (the “analysis room”)
For further information about the RASCargO™ system, its benefits and effectiveness – please visit the product page on our website:
http://www.diag-nose.com/rascargo.html
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DiagNose has launched its new website which includes the following subjects:
RASCargO – cargo screening system
The new website also defines new services for the company’s target markets – Aviation, maritime, customs , police and military.
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DiagNose’s RASCargO™ cargo screening system is now operational at the O.R. Tambo airport, Johannesburg, South Africa.
The South African operations of the RASCargO™ system are being performed by ACTS, DiagNose’s sister company.
ACTS RASCargO unit near OR Tambo airport - Johannesburg
RASCargO™ is a commercially available cargo screening technology that utilizes Remote Air Sampling for Canine Olfaction (RASCO). The RASCargO™ product is managed, researched and supported by DiagNose SAS – France.
RASCargO™ systems are already operational at Paris CDG, Lyon, London Heathrow, Manchester UK, Schiphol, and now also in South Africa.
RASCargO team South Africa - well trained and already serving first cargo screening customers
The RASCargO™ technique was specially developed to serve the mass-screening cargo market that requires a solution for screening high volumes of dense cargo, with actually, no cargo size limitation, a solution that combines high detection rate with cost effectiveness.
“Safety and security remains a key priority for the cargo industry”, says Eytan Nevo, MD of ACTS “And not just in South Africa, but globally and one way of addressing it is by using advanced canine techniques such as RASCargO™, an innovative cargo screening system using highly trained dogs.”
“This program has been specially conceived for large volumes of merchandise as it is fast and effective,” says Nevo. “RASCargO has the screening ability for up to 40 trucks per hour and using a matrix based on analyses of two dogs it has a very high detection rates and very low false alarms.”
It also provides better security and operational efficiency at very fast turn-around times with no need to off-load and screen each parcel individually. Whilst the training of the dogs is very costly, the system is cost-effective once in place, mainly because it is based as a service providing cargo screening for cargo handlers, freight forwarders and airlines. these customers do not have to invest in expensive machinary, they pay only for the cargo actually screened.”
More details about the RASCargO – Cargo Screening system
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Detection dog at airport
Small airports require a level of security similar to that of large airports, but they usually find it difficult to meet the necessary requirements, mainly due to budgetary constraints.
DiagNose offers a highly cost-effective solution to meet the security needs of small airports and passenger terminals – the deployment of specially trained explosives detection dogs.
Explosive detection dog at the airport
Explosives detection teams consisting of dog + handler can perform a wide variety of security tasks throughout the airport or terminal to close the security gaps or serve as peak-time reinforcements.
Among the range of duties that the team can perform:
- Inspection of vehicles at the airport entrance, and/or inspection of suspect vehicles
- HBS – screening of baggage, as a substitute for other methods or as a supplementary solution for use in peak times
- Inspection of passenger terminals
- Inspection of suspicious objects
- Inspection of suspicious aircrafts
- Serve as a general deterrence
The proposed solution is highly flexible, starting from the use of two teams and increasing per the needs of the airport or terminal.
See also: EC Regulation No. 300/2008.
EDD for cargo and HBS
Pricing packages are available upon request.
Please contact Mr. Ido Yitzhaki – click here
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