China’s Tianjin Air Cargo Security Inspection Station started the summer by setting new records and rethinking operations for the season.

The Tianjin inspection station noted the inspection of around 300 tonnes of cargo and mail, a 480 percent increase from last year, at the beginning of this month.

The station even set a new daily inspection record last 8 July when it successfully handled the inspection of at least 54 tonnes of cargo.

Rethinking the work plan

Based on recent data, the volume of air cargo flying into and within China increased substantially from last year’s figures. Likewise, special measures need to be taken to address the transport of food products in warmer weather. Tianjin Air Cargo Security made several adjustments to address both matters.

To improve the efficiency of security inspection during the summer transportation period and reduce the detention time of goods, Tianjin Air Cargo Security formulated a special work plan to ensure the timely inspection and orderly loading and transport of both mail and cargo. The inspection station also established an information linkage mechanism with the cargo terminal.

Tianjin Air Cargo Security also optimised staffing and strengthened the sharing of information within its organisation to ensure overall efficiency during the peak season.