Maersk and Altana launch ai-powered digital trade network with Product Passports. April 24, 2026 Maersk and Altana have partnered to create the first digital trade network embedded within a major global logistics infrastructure, transforming the Gemini Cooperation into an AI-powered ecosystem for compliant and efficient global commerce. By integrating Altana's technology, the initiative introduces "Product Passports," enabling goods to carry pre-cleared, product-level identity markers recognized by customs authorities across 12 major ports handling 70% of global trade. This shift addresses growing regulatory complexity by enabling real-time product traceability and compliance verification across supply chains, moving customs processes from reactive checks to proactive validation. Powered by Altana's newly launched passport manager, the system connects importers, logistics providers, and governments through a federated data model that ensures data sovereignty while enabling AI-driven risk assessment and faster clearance for trusted shipments. "A global Product Passport for Goods is the innovation needed to elevate international trade towards an ecosystem of trust - connecting and transforming major trade routes into digital trade corridors," said Lars Karlsson, Global Head of Trade and Customs Consulting at Maersk. "The global trade system was built to manage shipments at a border - but today's regulations are network-shaped and demand product-level verification across entire value chains," said Evan Smith, CEO and Co-Founder of Altana. "With Maersk, we're building an agentic digital layer on top of the world's most reliable physical logistics network to meet that moment. Product Passports are Global Entry for Goods: pre-validated compliance that lets trusted trade flow while giving every nation the enforcement tools they need, on their own terms."

Maersk and Altana have partnered to build the first digital trade network within a major global logistics infrastructure. The initiative integrates AI-powered trade compliance into Maersk's Gemini Cooperation, covering 12 key international ports that handle 70% of global trade. The partnership introduces "Product Passports" — product-level identity markers enabling pre-cleared goods to move through customs more efficiently. Altana's passport manager connects importers and logistics providers directly to customs authorities worldwide, functioning as "Global Entry for Goods". The system uses a federated data model allowing Maersk to share product passports with local customs authorities without reciprocal data sharing. Customs authorities can verify shipments against local regulations whilst Altana's AI provides compliance recommendations. The Gemini Cooperation, launched in February 2025 by Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd, has achieved schedule performance exceeding 90% across East-West trade routes.

AUVSI and Altana partner to bolster supply chain security for Green UAS and Blue UAS programs. BY AUVSI The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) announced a new partnership with Altana, the network for trusted trade, to enhance supply chain assurance across the Green UAS Certification and Blue UAS Recognized Assessor programs. AUVSI President and CEO Michael Robbins announced the partnership during his keynote at AUVSI Defense 2025, emphasizing the need for continued momentum amid the ongoing government shutdown. "Even as appropriations lapse and some government operations are delayed, our industry cannot stand still," Robbins said. "We are continuing to lead where others can't; advancing trusted autonomy, hosting national defense conversations, and forging partnerships that strengthen the U.S. industrial base." Through this partnership, AUVSI will integrate Altana's AI-powered product network directly into the Green UAS program, providing real time, multi-tier value chain verification of National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) compliance for commercial drone platforms. The collaboration supports AUVSI's role as a Recognized Assessor for the Blue UAS program, advancing efforts to de-risk supply chains and accelerate adoption of domestic manufacturing of critical technologies. "Our partnership with AUVSI is a critical step in strengthening American industrial security, accelerating the deployment of trusted, secure uncrewed systems, and building the resilient defense ecosystem and trusted supplier network our nation requires." said Evan Smith CEO of Altana. As AUVSI Defense 2025 convenes defense, government, and industry leaders in Washington this week, the Association continues to demonstrate industry leadership; building partnerships and advancing the trusted industrial base, even as government operations remain on hold.