Panama Transshipment Group (PTG) has signed a commercial agreement to become the first to deploy a new artificial intelligence-powered cargo security management application co-developed by BigBear.ai and Narval subsidiary International Shipping Compliance (ISC).
The technology is already being utilised to increase supply chain transparency across Panama’s dry canal corridor, providing a chain-of-custody platform that uses biometric verification to link drivers and transport vehicles directly to containers and security seals, establishing an auditable record of accountability from origin to destination.
“Securing the global supply chain requires innovation, trust, and the ability to verify each handoff along the way. By launching in Panama, a critical gateway for global trade, we are laying the foundation for broader regional adoption and collaboration with international shipping lines,” said Kevin McAleenan, Chief Executive Officer at BigBear.ai.
The platform complies with Business Alliance for Secure Commerce (BASC) and Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) international security standards to deliver verified data directly to customs agencies.
The application features layered intelligence and analytics to give operators a clearer view of where cargo is located, who is handling it, and whether the profile of the cargo has shifted during transit.
“Criminal organisations no longer rely solely on covert routes or hidden smuggling corridors. Today, they exploit the very arteries of legitimate global commerce – ports, free trade zones, trucking routes, and containerised cargo systems that power the world economy,” said Troy Miller, Senior Vice President of Department of Homeland Security Solutions at BigBear.ai.
“That is what makes this new commercial deployment in Panama so significant, and why others can learn from the rapid implementation.”
