Indra and Maqta Technologies team up to co-develop projects to digitalize ports, logistics and trade in the region

Indra, a leading global defence and technology company, and Maqta Technologies Group, a leading trade technology company and part of AD Ports Group, have entered into a strategic partnership agreement that strives to explore opportunities to jointly offer their digitalisation services and solutions for ports, logistics and trade in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

The agreement outlines that Maqta Technologies Group and Indra Group will collaborate and leverage their technical expertise in developing solutions for smart ports and trade digitalisation. This includes Port Community Systems (PCS), port, maritime, and logistics Single Windows, as well as solutions aimed at enhancing the efficiency and sustainability of the logistics chain. Additionally, they will focus on port, multi-modal terminal, and border management systems, as well as other smart mobility solutions, which will enhance the market offerings of both companies.

During the signing ceremony, Dr Noura Al Dhaheri, the CEO of Maqta Technologies Group and Digital Cluster - AD Ports Group, said: “Under the guidance of our wise leadership, we aim to deliver best-in-class trade digitalisation solutions to customers and stakeholders worldwide. By forging strong collaborations, where 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.”

As for Mr. Ángel Escribano, Executive Chairman of Indra Group he 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”.

Both leaders emphasised the importance of this partnership in driving international growth and delivering competitive advantages through seamless digital transformation. This agreement not only strengthens their market offerings but also opens new opportunities for mutual success and growth in high-potential regional markets.