As part of the EU4IBM-Resilience project, the European Union has equipped Ukraine’s State Customs Service (SCS) with ten advanced Automated Weighing Wireless Systems. Installed at five key border crossing points – Mohyliv-Podilskyi, Diakove, Krakivets, Shehyni, and Rava-Ruska – this technology enables faster, more accurate customs inspections and supports regulatory compliance with EU standards.

The investment, valued at over 300,000 EUR, includes modern “WWS-D Dini Argeo” dynamic weighing scales with integrated number plate recognition. The scales, specifically engineered for heavy-duty use, feature precision-engineered load cells and durable steel platforms that accurately measure vehicle weights as trucks pass over the scales at low speeds. The scales’ dynamic feature allows them to weigh vehicles in motion, improving inspection times and reducing traffic congestion at border checkpoints.

Equipped with wireless connectivity, the scales transmit real-time data to a centralised hub at the data centre in Kyiv, enabling customs officers to access up-to-the-minute weight data and vehicle identification records. Integrated number plate recognition technology further enhances security by automatically linking vehicle information with weight data, simplifying the customs process, and preventing potential discrepancies in cargo reporting. 

Built to endure high-tonnage loads and outdoor use, the “WWS-D Dini Argeo” systems provide customs officers with a reliable, precise, and efficient tool for enforcing regulatory standards and supporting Ukraine’s trade security.

To ensure the effective use of this equipment, the EU4IBM-Resilience Project organised comprehensive on-the-job training at each installation site. More than 30 customs officers participated in sessions covering equipment operation, data integration, and maintenance procedures. These skills will help officers to seamlessly incorporate the new technology into daily customs inspections, maximising the systems’ impact on border efficiency and security.

“Procuring this advanced equipment marks our efforts in modernising the infrastructure of the State Customs Service of Ukraine. By enhancing efficiency at Ukraine’s borders and reducing opportunities for illegal trade, this deployment contributes to safer, more transparent trade practices between Ukraine and the EU’’, said Vyacheslav Toporov, EU4IBM-Resilience Senior Project Manager, underlining the importance of this technological upgrade. 

With the installation of these dynamic systems, the State Customs Service anticipates improvements in its operational efficiency and regulatory oversight. 

“Implementing automated weighing systems at border crossing points  is a transformative step forward for Ukraine’s customs operations. With accurate, real-time data on vehicle loads and streamlined inspection processes, we can improve trade flow efficiency and elevate our ability to prevent and detect fraud. These scales are a valuable asset in securing our borders and fostering trusted trade relations with the European Union”, noted Dmytro Kuzhelevych, Deputy Head of the Material and Technical Support and Technical Means of Customs Control Unit .

This initiative on improving cargo controls at the border demonstrates the EU’s commitment to supporting Ukraine’s security and promoting its integration into the European trade network. For more information on other initiatives, visit the EU4IBM-Resilience Project website.

Background information: The project “EU Support to Strengthening Integrated Border Management in Ukraine –Resilience (EU4IBM-Resilience)” is funded by the EU and implemented by the International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD). The project is aimed at building the resilience of the Ukrainian border management agencies during wartime, as well as supporting further reforms to approximate the border management system of Ukraine to the EU standards and best practices in line with the Integrated Border Management Strategy of Ukraine adopted by the Cabinet of Ministers on 24 July 2019. The project runs from December 2022 until May 2025.