Brazil prepares to introduce mandatory biometric boarding for ports and airports
The Brazilian government is making headway in its plan to introduce a biometric boarding system that will ultimately become mandatory…
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Peripass creates biometric access, digital ID solution for North Sea Port
The North Sea Port, one of Europe’s largest seaports, is introducing a biometric-based digital identity and access control platform called…
Zurich Airport rolls out EES biometric border control with secunet
Zurich Airport is the latest Schengen border to implement the European Union’s Entry/Exit System (EES), launching the biometric border control…
Idemia PS rebrands biometric travel and tourism portfolio
The Travel and Transport division of Idemia Public Security has rechristened its portfolio of software and devices to make passenger…
SmartSea leverages SITA biometrics, AI verification to enhance maritime operations and safety
SmartSea has launched two digital platforms to support how crew movements and safety are managed in the maritime sector. Backed…
UK’s Port of Dover postpones EES biometrics for car passengers
The UK’s Port of Dover has postponed registrations for car passengers under the European Union’s Entry-Exit System (EES) at the…
Inspired by aviation sector, Amadeus biometrics cuts MSC Cruises embarkation time by half
Travel technology firm Amadeus tells quite the biometrics tale as it highlights MSC Cruises, which introduced a fully biometric embarkation…
Serpro to create biometric platform for Brazil’s cruise industry
Brazil’s largest state-owned IT services corporation Serpro is developing a new digital platform for the country’s cruise tourism industry, designed…
Self-serve biometric kiosks for EES launch at Britain ports
The European Union’s new Entry/Exit System (EES) is set to roll out this October, introducing biometric border checks for all…
Face biometrics from iProov used in UK trials of security at maritime ports
A notice from iProov says that the company, between December 2024 and February 2025, participated in UK Home Office research…
