GACA President Inaugurates Pioneering Air Cargo Security Control Center

General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) President Abdulaziz Al-Duailej inaugurated a first-of-its-kind Air Cargo Security Control Center at GACA's Riyadh headquarters yesterday.

The center connects with all authorized air cargo agencies nationwide. By leveraging advanced remote inspection and surveillance technologies, the center enhances air cargo supply chain security through real-time monitoring of all agency procedures.

The inauguration of this center aligns with GACA's commitment to developing a robust and advanced security monitoring system. By automating procedures in line with the latest global technologies, GACA aims to enhance operational efficiency and increase the Kingdom's air cargo volume, contributing to the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030.

The center will serve as a unified platform, integrating all key stakeholders in the Kingdom's air cargo security.

This centralized approach will facilitate faster decision-making, enable the implementation of advanced security measures across the entire supply chain, and allow for more flexible cargo movement while maintaining the highest levels of security.

By providing technical support for GACA's Washaj digital platform and facilitating direct coordination between relevant entities, the center will streamline the Kingdom's cargo and logistics operations while bolstering the global competitiveness of national exports. Operating a round-the-clock remote inspection system, the center will oversee national air cargo supply chain security through 40 authorized agencies across four main regions connected to the Kingdom's ports.

To maximize security and safety, the center leverages cutting-edge technologies, including IoT and advanced risk analytics, to track shipments from the moment agencies receive them to their arrival at airports.

Trained personnel from various national security agencies will operate the center 24/7, overseeing cargo operations from initial data entry on the Washaj platform.

This includes monitoring X-ray inspections, surveillance camera footage at shipping agencies, and vehicle tracking systems.

The center will ensure that all procedures adhere to the highest global security standards.

GACA remains committed to advancing Saudi Arabia's air cargo sector by enhancing capacity, improving logistics capabilities, and delivering professional services that optimize operational speed and efficiency.