AD Ports Group has announced a strategic partnership between its digital arm, Maqta Technologies Group, and Indra Group.
This collaboration aims to explore joint opportunities in digitalisation services for ports, logistics, and trade across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
Dr Noura Al Dhaheri, CEO of Maqta Technologies Group and Digital Cluster of AD Ports Group, commented: “By forging strong collaborations, where a shared vision of innovation and sustainability unlock opportunities of mutual success and growth, we fast-track our international ambitions. Partnership agreements, such as this with Indra, mark yet another milestone, in addition to serving as a gateway to Europe and Africa. Maqta Technologies’ proven expertise in driving seamless digital transformation of trade and logistics processes will offer a key competitive advantage.”
Under the agreement, Maqta Technologies Group and Indra Group will combine their technical expertise to develop smart port and trade digitalisation solutions. Their focus will include port community systems (PCS), port, maritime, and logistics single windows, as well as technologies designed to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of the logistics chain.
Additionally, the partnership will drive advancements in port, multi-modal terminal, and border management systems, along with other smart mobility solutions, strengthening the market offerings of both companies.
Ángel Escribano, Executive Chairman of Indra Group, stated: “This agreement constitutes another step forward in Indra’s international growth strategy, in this case in its Mobility business, in close collaboration with a prominent ally such as Maqta Technologies, which, in addition to its extensive knowledge of technology for trade and the port and logistics sector, has significant access to high-potential regional markets from the United Arab Emirates. Indra will bring its expertise in port technology, deployed in more than 70 ports worldwide.”
