BigBear.ai (NYSE: BBAI), a leader in mission-ready AI for national security, announced today the acquisition of certain technologies from CargoSeer, Ltd., a company specializing in AI-enhanced cargo scanning and trade risk management. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
CargoSeer’s AI Shipment Inspection Platform integrates computer vision, automated image analysis, machine learning, and trade/cargo data to improve Non-Intrusive Inspection (NII) of shipments. The technology enables customs authorities to rapidly identify high-risk cargo, detect potential threats, and increase inspection efficiency at ports of entry worldwide.
“This acquisition aligns directly with BigBear.ai’s strategy to deliver trusted technologies to customs agencies, ensuring more efficient and secure movement of transported goods,” said Kevin McAleenan, CEO of BigBear.ai. “By combining advanced computer vision with trade and cargo intelligence, we are expanding our ability to support customs agencies as they modernize enforcement operations, strengthen border security, and facilitate global trade.”
David Smason, co-founder and CEO of CargoSeer, added, “With BigBear.ai, we believe our technology will scale rapidly in support of global customs and border modernization. We look forward to accelerating global adoption of mission-ready AI for Customs.”
The acquisition strengthens BigBear.ai’s portfolio in national security and customs enforcement, adding capabilities that combine AI-driven cargo intelligence with operational insights, enabling faster, safer, and more effective border inspection processes.
As global trade volumes increase and border threats evolve, AI technologies like CargoSeer’s platform are becoming critical tools for governments seeking to balance trade facilitation with national security imperatives.
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