Cameroon Customs Partners with SGS to Roll Out High-Tech Scanners at Airports and Borders
Cameroon Customs is accelerating its digital transformation to secure state revenue and streamline international trade. Following high-level talks between the Directorate General of Customs and SGS on November 4, 2026, the country is set to roll out next-generation non-intrusive scanners across key airports and border posts—a strategic move aimed at curbing fraud while speeding up legitimate cargo clearances.
The Directorate General of Customs (DGD) is stepping up its efforts to modernize infrastructure and bolster border security across Cameroon. Representing the Director General, Konneh Gasper Neba, Head of the Division for Studies, Trade Facilitation, and Risk Analysis, chaired a high-level working session on Wednesday with a delegation from the Société Générale de Surveillance (SGS).
At the center of the talks was the operational deployment of next-generation non-intrusive scanners across key international airports and border posts. The initiative aims to reconcile three major priorities: safeguarding state revenue, strengthening border security, and accelerating legitimate international trade.
Cutting-Edge Inspection to Combat Fraud and Streamline Trade
In an increasingly complex trade landscape marked by evolving cross-border risks, non-intrusive inspection technology offers a vital operational upgrade. These advanced scanning systems allow customs officers to inspect cargo and luggage without physical opening in two specific places. At Airports: The new equipment will streamline passenger transit while enhancing the detection of prohibited goods, concealed contraband, and fraudulent declarations. And at Land Borders: The scanners will boost targeted surveillance in high-risk corridors, helping curb smuggling and the circumvention of customs protocols.
The DGD’s objective is clear: improve risk targeting on suspicious cargo while reducing physical inspection delays for compliant trade operators.
Multidisciplinary Teams Prepare for Seamless Rollout
Customs officials emphasized that deploying these scanners goes beyond installing physical hardware. To ensure peak operational performance and data integrity, joint multidisciplinary working groups—bringing together administrative, technical, IT, and operational experts—have been established.
These specialized teams are tasked with assessing site-specific constraints, managing operational risks, and ensuring local customs personnel are fully equipped to run the systems effectively.
Beyond hardware performance, managing the digital data stream generated by imaging technology remains a top priority for Cameroonian customs.
To uphold national digital sovereignty, the DGD is placing heavy emphasis on data confidentiality, integrity, and end-to-end traceability. Every step of the inspection process—from initial image capture to final analysis by authorized officers—will be strictly logged, tracked, and stored within a secure digital environment.
