Georgia Ports Authority deploys trucker facial recognition to speed up gate access

The Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) rolled out truck driver facial recognition technology as part of a push to streamline operations.

On June 4, GPA announced that facial recognition technology is now in use at the Garden City Terminal gates in order to provide “a faster gate process for truckers.”

Following a successful trial, officials have implemented facial recognition technology at all inbound lanes at Gate 3.

Port officials say that this is the first step in the rollout of the facial recognition technology at all gates at Garden City Terminal. 

Drivers who use the facial recognition technology at the gates do not need to present their TWIC card, but they must still keep their cards in their immediate possession while on terminal.

Truckers who wish to enroll in the facial recognition program must apply from 6 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, at GPA Public Safety, 102 Main St., in Garden City. A TWIC card is required for enrollment.