(VOV) – Vietnam Customs introduced a radiation screening system for goods at ports in the Cai Mep-Thi Vai port complex on May 9.
Accordingly, goods transited via each port in the Cai Mep- Thi Vai port complex will be screened to detect radiation. The system has been installed at three ports including Tan Cang-Cai Mep port, Tan Cang-Cai Mep International Container Port and SP-PSA International Port.
The project aims to prevent the illegal transport of nuclear and radiation materials at the Cai Mep-Thi Vai port complex under the framework of the Megaports Initiative between the US and Vietnam.
Vietnam’s participation in the initiative has affirmed its goodwill in protecting and contributing to global and national security. Since the Vietnamese, Prime Minister agreed in September 2010 to implement the Megaports Initiative at the Cai Mep-Thi Vai port complex,
Vietnam Customs and the US Department of Energy have conducted surveys and carried out the installation of the system. The US’ total funding for the project equates to nearly US$4.42 million.
Đăng ký: VietNam News
