BigBear.ai (NYSE: BBAI), a prominent provider of mission-ready AI for national security, has entered into a strategic partnership with Maqta Technologies, the digital division of AD Ports Group. This collaboration aims to co-develop and deploy next-generation customs and border operations solutions globally. By integrating BigBear.ai’s advanced AI capabilities with AD Ports Group’s logistics leadership, the partners seek to modernize how goods move across international borders.
The partnership focuses on reducing friction in global commerce, which is increasingly burdened by rising volumes of cargo and travelers. By leveraging cutting-edge AI, the companies plan to enhance the speed and accuracy of port-of-entry processing. This “force-multiplier” approach is designed to provide government authorities and commercial entities with better tools for risk management, transparency, and operational efficiency.
Beyond traditional seaborne trade—which accounts for approximately 70% of global commerce value—the alliance will explore innovative solutions for land border crossings and other critical logistics hubs. The initiative underscores a shared commitment to digital transformation, aiming to deliver high-performance platforms that maximize ROI for operators while ensuring the security and integrity of global supply chains.