Think Customs Is Still Randomly Checking Cargo? Think Again
Host: Lalo Solorzano & Andy Shiles
Guest(s): David Smason
Published: September 3, 2026
Length: Approx. 35 minutes
Presented by: Global Training Center
Summary
Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing global trade—but what happens when the technology is placed directly in the hands of customs and border agencies?
In this episode of Simply Trade, Lalo Solorzano and Andy Shiles sit down with David Smason, co-founder of CargoSeer, whose technology was recently acquired by BigBear.ai, to explore how AI is being used to modernize cargo inspections, customs enforcement, and border operations…
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