Mediterranean Shipping Company playing important role in supporting testing and providing vital information and feedback
Maqta Gateway, a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Ports, recently announced that it is to carry out its first testing of international blockchain solution Silsal with a maritime operator in partnership with Geneva, Switzerland-headquartered Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC).
As a major carrier, MSC will provide vital information and feedback on the international pilot project, which will test the capabilities of the technology to exchange, identify, and acknowledge cargo documents and certificates between Abu Dhabi Ports and other ports.
“Abu Dhabi Ports is proud of the role that Maqta Gateway and initiatives such as Silsal are playing in helping to realize this vision and we will continue to harness the power of innovative solutions and emerging technologies to further facilitate trade in the future,” remarked Captain Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi, CEO, Abu Dhabi Ports.
“We greatly value our partnership with Abu Dhabi Ports, working together to facilitate trade and improve our customers’ experience through technology and innovation,” commented Diego Aponte, President & CEO, MSC Group.
“We are delighted to be working with a world-class international partner such as MSC on such a milestone project for Abu Dhabi Ports, Silsal is the first unveiled blockchain solution of its kind between our Emirate and the world,” added Dr Noura Al Dhaheri, CEO, Maqta Gateway.
“We welcome new partnerships which reduce delays, improve inventory management, and identify issues faster, resulting in significant cost savings for all parties involved,” said Andre Simha, Chief Information Officer, MSC.
First unveiled in June 2018, Silsal has been rolled out in phases and will be offered first to freight forwarders and their customers, and subsequently extended to the rest of the trade community as a complementary tool to Maqta Port Community System.
