McLean, VA, January 21, 2026–(BUSINESS WIRE)–BigBear.ai (NYSE:BBAI), a leading provider of mission-ready artificial intelligence (AI) for national security, today announced that it has acquired certain technologies from CargoSeer, Ltd., a specialized AI software company that provides enhanced cargo scanning and trade risk management capabilities for customs enforcement missions around the world, for an undisclosed amount.
CargoSeer’s AI shipment inspection platform supports enhanced non-intrusive inspection (NII) of cargo by combining automated image analysis, computer vision, and machine learning with trade and cargo data. This technology helps customs officials quickly identify high-risk cargo, detect threats, and improve inspection efficiency across ports of entry.
Kevin McAleenan, CEO of BigBear.ai, said, “The acquisition of CargoSeer’s specific technology is directly aligned with BigBear.ai’s strategy to provide trusted technology to customs agencies to ensure more efficient and safe movement of shipments.” “By combining advanced computer vision with trade and cargo intelligence, we are expanding our ability to support customs authorities as they modernize enforcement operations, strengthen border security, and facilitate global trade.”
David Smason, co-founder and CEO of CargoSeer, said: “We look forward to accelerating the global adoption of mission-ready AI for customs.”
About BigBear.ai
BigBear.ai is a leading provider of mission-ready AI solutions and services for defense, national security, and critical infrastructure. Customers and partners leverage BigBear.ai’s artificial intelligence and predictive analytics capabilities in highly complex, distributed, mission-based operating environments. BigBear.ai is headquartered in McLean, Virginia and is a publicly traded company traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol BBAI. For more information, visit https://bigbear.ai and follow BigBear.ai: @BigBear.ai and X: @BigBearai on LinkedIn. Sign up here to receive email communications from BigBear.ai.
About CargoSeer
CargoSeer is an artificial intelligence (AI) software company and a leader in integrated AI decision support technology for customs and border operations. Deployed around the world, our solutions leverage extensive real-world data and advanced algorithms to help governments and businesses move large volumes of cargo quickly and safely.
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