Over 50,000 trucks processed via Hatta Customs Center in UAE

H.E. Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, Director General of Dubai Customs, CEO of Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation, visited the Hatta Customs Center. Since the start of 2023 until the end of November, the center has dealt with 50,843 trucks loaded with goods. Due to the substantial tourist influx in Dubai this year, the number of vehicles processed by the center increased to 655,021 vehicles, along with 1,833 passenger buses during the same period.

During the visit, he emphasized the importance of streamlining the movement of goods and travelers through the border crossing, highlighting its pivotal role for both Gulf travelers and land freight in supplying essential goods and food products to the local market.

During the visit, the Director General stressed the need to achieve optimal results by utilizing the advanced capabilities of inspection officers, supporting smart inspection devices, and enhancing these capabilities to improve the efficiency of inspection operations and expedite customs procedures. He also highlighted the necessity of opening an additional lane to expedite the movement of travelers during peak periods, especially given the high number of cargo moving across the borders.