BigBear.ai has acquired key technology assets from CargoSeer, an artificial intelligence software firm focused on cargo inspection and trade risk management.
The transaction, announced by BigBear.ai on Wednesday, covers CargoSeer’s automated capabilities for customs enforcement agencies worldwide. Financial terms were not disclosed.
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What Capabilities Does CargoSeer’s Technology Add?
The acquired assets include the AI Shipment Inspection Platform, designed to enhance non-intrusive inspection operations by combining automated image analysis, computer vision, and machine learning with trade and cargo data. With the platform, customs operators could identify high-risk shipments more quickly, flag anomalies in cargo flows and improve inspection efficiency across ports of entry.
How Does the CargoSeer Tech Acquisition Fit BigBear.ai’s Strategy?
BigBear.ai CEO Kevin McAleenan, a past Wash100 Award recipient, said the transaction aligns with his company’s focus on delivering trusted AI technologies to government customers responsible for border security and trade enforcement. “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,” he added.
What Is CargoSeer’s Role in Customs Technology?
CargoSeer has built AI tools that helped governments detect fraud, smuggling and other illicit activity. Prior to the asset acquisition, CargoSeer had partnered with Leidos to integrate trade-analysis algorithms into the Mezzo enterprise software platform, which combines multiple inspection data sources into a unified system.
How Does the CargoSeer Deal Reflect BigBear.ai’s Expansion Effort?
The CargoSeer asset acquisition follows a period of increased investment by BigBear.ai in AI technologies for national security, border protection and critical infrastructure missions.
Earlier this month, BigBear.ai completed its acquisition of Ask Sage, a generative AI platform designed for secure deployment in government and regulated environments. The company has also announced partnerships aimed at advancing AI-enabled threat detection, sensor fusion and decision support for defense and homeland security customers.
