Press Release: Flexport Launches Technology to Automate Tariff
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Summary: Flexport has unveiled a new suite of AI-driven tools aimed at automating customs compliance and simplifying the process of identifying and securing tariff refunds for importers. Central to the release is an autonomous AI agent called "Audit Your Customs Broker," which reviews past customs entries to spot errors and compliance issues, helping businesses prepare for potential refunds - especially in light of recent U.S. tariff rulings - and is available for free. Flexport has also updated its Tariff Refund Calculator to estimate and prepare claims, introduced a machine-learning agent that optimizes container space to reduce freight costs by about 10%, and launched a real-time AI translation engine to ease global communications. Underpinning these tools is Flexport Atlas, a real-time, interactive data map of global freight flows that supports automation and execution across the platform. Together, these innovations mark a shift from visibility to a more fully automated execution engine for global trade.
