BigBear.ai , a leading provider of mission-ready artificial intelligence (AI) for national security, announced that it has acquired certain technologies of CargoSeer, Ltd., a specialized AI software company delivering cargo scanning enhancement and trade risk management capabilities for customs enforcement missions worldwide, for an u********** amount.
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“The acquisition of certain technologies of CargoSeer aligns directly with BigBear.ai’s strategy to deliver trusted technologies to customs agencies,” said Kevin McAleenan, CEO of BigBear.ai.
CargoSeer’s AI Shipment Inspection Platform supports enhanced Non-Intrusive Inspection (NII) for cargo, by combining automated image analysis, computer vision, and machine learning coupled with trade and cargo data. The technology helps customs authority operators rapidly identify high-risk shipments, detect threats, and improve inspection efficiency across ports of entry.
“The acquisition of certain technologies of CargoSeer 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. “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.”
“With BigBear.ai, we believe our technology will scale rapidly in support of global customs and border modernization,” said David Smason, co-founder and CEO of CargoSeer. “We look forward to accelerating global adoption of mission-ready AI for Customs.”
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