Dhaka Airport Airfreight Operations Face Delays Due to Scanner Malfunctions
Airfreight operations at Dhaka's Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) are experiencing significant delays as three of its four RA3-certified explosive detection system (EDS) scanners are currently non-operational. This situation is impacting cargo processing and could…
Airfreight operations at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) in Dhaka, Bangladesh, are currently facing substantial delays. The disruption is due to the malfunction of three out of the airport's four RA3-certified Explosive Detection System (EDS) scanners. EDS scanner three recently developed technical issues in March, adding to EDS two and EDS four which were already out of service.
This situation significantly hampers the airport's ability to process air cargo efficiently, as security screening is a critical step in the airfreight supply chain. The RA3 certification is essential for cargo moving to certain international destinations, particularly within the EU, ensuring compliance with stringent security standards.