Three port terminals that are part of the Port of Paranagu\u00e1 received, on April 25, a declaration\u00a0of compliance with the strictest international safety standards. The document, delivered to Catallini, Interalli Gr\u00e3os, and Fospar, is issued by the National Commission for Public Security in Ports, Terminals, and Waterways (Conportos).<\/p>\n
“This certification ensures that terminals comply with the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) code. In sum, that means that a specific site employs the same monitoring and access control mechanism used worldwide according to the guidelines passed by the International Maritime Organization\u201d, explains Bruno Bassani Rebelo from the Federal Police.<\/span><\/p>\n According to Cesar Kamakawa, head of security at Portos do Paran\u00e1<\/em>, ISPS<\/span> guidelines guarantee greater safety and prevent drug trafficking and crimes such as terrorism. \u201cFor the market, it means more contracts and flow of cargo ships. Therefore, the ISPS Code certification directly impacts all port activities\u201d, he says.<\/p>\n