A new EU-funded mobile goods scanner was inaugurated on Wednesday 11 June at the Krakovets-Korczowa border crossing on the Polish-Ukrainian border. It will increase freight transport capacity.
This donation, worth around €2.5 million, is part of the EU-Ukraine solidarity lanes. X-ray scanners are essential for customs operations, as they allow goods to be inspected non-intrusively. The new scanner will enable customs officers to quickly and effectively inspect cargo, detecting illegal or prohibited items within minutes, while facilitating the smooth flow of legitimate trade. It will not only speed up border controls, but also increase the accuracy of inspections while avoiding damage to goods by reducing physical checks.
To ensure that the scanner is used effectively, the project includes specialised training for customs officers. The project has also financed scanners at other border crossings, for example at the Yahodyn border crossing in June 2025 and at the Hungarian-Ukrainian border in 2024. (Original version in French by Anne Damiani)