Services to be provided through the Advanced Trade and Logistics Platform (ATLP)
Maqta Gateway, the digital arm of AD Ports Group and part of the digital sector, has signed a service level agreement with the General Administration of Customs, Abu Dhabi and the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED).
The agreement aims to provide digital customs services through the Advanced Trade and Logistics Platform (ATLP), specifically through the inspection and clearance services unit.
The ATLP was officially inaugurated in May 2020 by HH Sheikh Khaled Bin Mohammed Bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and the Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council.
Single window platform
It serves as the official Single Window platform for trade in Abu Dhabi and has been developed and operated by Maqta Gateway under the supervision of ADDED, which plays a crucial role in simplifying services and trade in Abu Dhabi.
The agreement not only recognises the expected level of service to be provided to customers, but also aims to deliver a seamless customer experience to the Abu Dhabi trading community for shipments passing through eight border crossings in Abu Dhabi.
“As the entity responsible for overseeing the Advanced Trade and Logistics Platform (ATLP), the Department of Economic Development recognizes the importance of delivering exceptional service levels,” stated Dr Ali Hussain Makki, Executive Director, Logistics and Trade Facilitation Sector, Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development.
Enhancing efficiency
“This agreement is an extension of those efforts, aimed at enhancing efficiency in cargo movement and simplifying the user experience, ultimately, promoting global trade through Abu Dhabi,” remarked Mubarak Matar Al Mansouri, Executive Director of Customs Operations Sector, General Administration of Customs, Abu Dhabi.
“ATLP is a competitive digital trading environment which connects various government departments, private entities, and control procedures across ports and borders, serving as the primary trade gateway to Abu Dhabi,” commented Dr. Noura Al Dhaheri, CEO, Digital Cluster, AD Ports Group and Maqta Gateway.
