BY JOHN HOUANIHAU
The Solomon Island Ports Authority (SIPA) has opened its new international Port terminal overhead exit gatehouse.
SIPPA’s new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), George Rausi, officially commissioned the Terminal overhead exit gate at the Ports Area yesterday.
Speaking during the official opening, Mr Rausi said the completion of the project marks yet another milestone in the modernisation of the country’s port infrastructure.
Rausi said that the project is an important achievement, not only for Solomon Ports but for the rest of the people of Honiara and Solomon Islands.
“Today, we officially are here to open our second Overhead Gatehouse, a testament to our commitment to innovation and pursuit of excellence in Port Operations. This is more than just an infrastructure upgrade; it is a symbol of progress and efficiency and a bold step towards improving our future operations.
“This state-of-the-art overhead exit gate is a critical part of our ongoing Port Modernization Plan. It represents a major facelift for our facilities, ensuring that Solomon Ports remains a competitive and reliable gateway for trade. With this new system, we are enhancing security, efficiency, and traffic management, ultimately improving the experience for port users and stakeholders,” he said.
He said that through implementing this overhead exit gate, SIPA aims to reduce congestion and improve the flow of cargo and vehicles, enhancing security with better monitoring and automated processing, speeding up operations, and cutting down waiting times for importers, exporters, and transport operators and improves the turnaround of trucks in and out of the Port Yard.
“Improving safety for our workers and customers, as this design optimizes the movement of people and cargo within the port,” said the new CEO.
He said that the achievement is part of a larger vision to make Solomon Ports a world-class port that supports economic growth, trade facilitation, and national development and reflects SIPA’s commitment to aligning with international port standards, adopting modern technology, and continuously improving its services.
“I want to extend my acknowledgment to all our staff and contractors who made this possible. I would like to commend all your hard work in making this structure a success. Lastly, I want to encourage all of us SIPA staff to make good use of this new structure and look after it with respect and pride. This is to ensure it will last long to serve the future growth and success of the port,” Rausi said.
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