Hong Kong's principal cargo handler has enhanced its security operations with the introduction of two electric vehicles to enable security staff to increase the frequency of patrols, and respond to any incidents more quickly.
Security for the massive Hactl SuperTerminal 1 facility, the largest single cargo terminal in the world, is a major task, involving some 260 staff deployed in various duties, including perimeter and premises patrols and guarding, as well as cargo scanning.
The environmentally-friendly electric vehicles are limited to 15 kilometres/hour for safety reasons, but still significantly reduce travel times around the giant 174,600 square metre Hactl site, which has a perimeter of 1,850 metres.
The vehicles are now used around the clock, and have proved to be a big hit with Hactl's contract security staff, who view their introduction as further evidence of the company's ongoing commitment to safety and security throughout its operations.
