Trucks Transit Parks Limited (TTP), a leading
technology company specializing in mobility solutions, has emphasized the urgent need for
the implementation of Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID)/E-tags and the E-Callup
Interchange Transaction Number (EITN) to streamline truck movements within Lagos ports.
This call was reiterated during a recent Stakeholders Engagement Forum held at the
Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) Headquarters recently, aimed at assessing the efficiency of
the Electronic Callup System amid the resurgence of traffic gridlock along the Apapa Port
corridor.
Key challenges discussed during the forum included the drop in terminal efficiency, which
has contributed significantly to the persistent gridlock at port corridors; the status of
information technology infrastructural installations across park facilities, with some parks
allegedly operating without fulfilling standard requirements. Concerns were also raised about
wet cargo operations, emphasizing the need for an electronic callup system for tanker
operations to alleviate congestion. Truckers’ attitudes toward standard operating procedures
for the E-callup system were also identified as a major driver of congestion.
In light of these challenges, TTP proposed the deployment of E-tags to improve the
electronic callup system deployed for the Apapa and Tincan ports. The E-tags affixed to
vehicle windshields, offer a seamless and automated approach to access control. E-tag
readers at entry and exit gates integrate with the access barrier system, improving security
and access control. The integration with the ètò solution streamlines the truck scheduling
process, leading to benefits such as fast cargo evacuation, reduced human interaction,
improved security, and cost-effectiveness.
Furthermore, TTP recommended the implementation of EITN for Apapa and Tincan Ports,
describing it as a key transaction and traffic cycle correlation measure. This feature,
implemented in line with its design, ensures high volumes of legitimate bookings, reduces
illegitimate traffic, and enhances transaction phase correlation. It provides better
coordination of truck movements within ports, prevents criss-crossing between terminals,
and supports integrated security check activities.
TTP’s Managing Director band Co-founder, Jama Onwubuariri, emphasized the importance
of deploying RFID/E-tags and EITN, stating, “The deployment of RFID/E-tag and EITN is
pivotal to addressing the challenges faced in the Lagos ports. TTP is committed to providing
innovative solutions that enhance efficiency, reduce congestion, and create a seamless
experience for stakeholders in the maritime sector.”
Trucks Transit Parks Limited, a technology company dedicated to providing tech-based
mobility solutions in Africa, continues to play a pivotal role in reducing congestion in the
Apapa port economic zone. With its custom-made software solutions, including ètò, TTP
aims to enhance real-time visibility for traffic management, terminals performance, and
drivers, contributing to the overall efficiency of the maritime sector.
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