AD Ports’ digital arm, Maqta Technologies is teaming up with the BigBear.ai, a provider of artificial intelligence solutions for national security based in Virginia, US.
The partnership will see the two companies collaborate on the co-development and delivery of advanced digital solutions for customs and border operations. The agreement targets government authorities, customs administrations and port operators worldwide, extending beyond the partners’ respective home markets.
“By combining Maqta Technologies’ deep expertise in trade facilitation, port community systems and customs ecosystems with BigBear.ai’s advanced capabilities in AI and customs, we would be well positioned to deliver next-generation platforms that enhance efficiency, transparency and risk management across global trade and logistics networks,” said Captain Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi, managing director and group chief executive, AD Ports Group.
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Maqta Technologies and BigBear.ai will explore the research, design, development, testing and deployment of digital platforms supporting customs management, border operations and cross-border trade.
Maqta Technologies brings to the partnership its established portfolio of port community systems, national single window platforms, digital customs clearance systems and trade facilitation technologies whilst BigBear.ai contributes experience in AI-enabled customs technologies including automated image analysis for inspections, risk management and decision-support platforms, and border management solutions.
“This partnership combines BigBear.ai’s extensive domain expertise in AI and customs with AD Ports Group’s global leadership in ports management and logistics,” said Kevin McAleenan, chief executive of BigBear.ai and former acting Secretary of the US Department of Homeland Security.
“It’s tailor-made to help governments pursue the twin objectives of increasing collections and enhancing security at pace.”
