Global logistics leader AD Ports Group (UAE) and U.S.-based technology company BigBear.ai have joined forces to drive a digital revolution in customs and logistics. The parties have signed an agreement to develop next-generation intelligent platforms designed to make borders transparent and trade seamless.

The partnership combines the expertise of AD Ports Group’s digital arm, Maqta Technologies, with BigBear.ai’s advanced capabilities in artificial intelligence and national security. Together, the companies will develop solutions for government authorities and port operators around the world.

Which technologies will be implemented?

The integration of artificial intelligence will automate the most complex processes:

• Smart inspection: automated analysis of cargo X-ray images to rapidly detect prohibited goods.

• Risk management: AI-powered systems will enable customs authorities to make instant decisions based on big data analysis.

• Single Window systems: digital platforms will bring together all trade stakeholders, reducing bureaucracy and document processing time.

For governments, this partnership promises increased tax revenues and enhanced border security. For businesses, it means reduced delays and lower logistics costs. BigBear.ai CEO Kevin McAleenan, former U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security, noted that the world is on the brink of a technological breakthrough, with the UAE emerging as a key driver of this transformation.

By combining the physical infrastructure of ports with the power of artificial intelligence, traditional logistics is being transformed into a high-tech ecosystem ready to meet the challenges of the future.

ORIENT