Hurricane Commerce and SGS partner to transform customs clearance with data-driven solutions

Hurricane Commerce and SGS partner to transform customs clearance with data-driven solutions

Hurricane Commerce announced a strategic partnership with SGS, enabling the integration of Hurricane’s global data intelligence platform with the AI-powered SGS D-TECT® Solution. This collaboration brings together two leading technologies to deliver unparalleled accuracy in customs clearance, compliance, and security screening—helping customs authorities and businesses worldwide process shipments with greater efficiency and confidence.

As a global leader in cross-border compliance technology, Hurricane’s solutions power some of the world’s largest postal operators, carriers, and retailers. Through this partnership, SGS D-TECT now benefits from Hurricane’s advanced data intelligence, ensuring precision in HS code classification, restricted and prohibited goods detection, denied party screening, duty and tax calculations, and product compliance verification.

David Spottiswood, Co-Founder of Hurricane Commerce, said:

“We are delighted to partner with SGS globally and specifically with the SGS D-TECT Solution as their preferred data technology partner.”

“Our partnership and combined solution are already making a transformative impact for European customs authorities, and we are excited to expand this rollout globally in collaboration with the SGS and the SGS D-TECT team. By combining Hurricane’s regulatory expertise and data intelligence with SGS’s cutting-edge scanning technology, we are creating a game-changing solution that streamlines global trade while ensuring compliance and security at every stage of the supply chain.”

A New Standard for Global Trade Compliance
The integration of Hurricane’s data intelligence with SGS D-TECT provides a next-generation solution that will transform customs and border operations by:
Automating compliance verification – Cross-referencing X-ray images with shipment data to detect discrepancies, prohibited and restricted items
 Enhancing security screening – Leveraging real-time, data-driven anomaly detection to identify risks before shipments cross borders
Streamlining customs clearance – Delivering seamless integration with any scanner or customs system, reducing delays and improving efficiency
Enabling remote inspections – Providing global customs authorities and logistics operators with real-time access to scanning data from anywhere in the world
Powering the Future of Cross-Border Trade
SGS D-TECT’s AI-powered scanning technology now operates with Hurricane’s best-in-class data enrichment, creating a fully digital, intelligent customs environment. This innovation enables border authorities, logistics operators, and businesses to reduce customs delays, prevent failed deliveries, and ensure compliance with evolving regulations such as ICS2, the US STOP Act, and other international trade frameworks.
By integrating cutting-edge image analysis with market-leading data intelligence, this partnership is setting a new standard for global customs clearance—ensuring speed, accuracy, and compliance in an increasingly complex regulatory landscape.
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Anastasiya Simsek

Anastasiya Simsek is an award-winning journalist with a background in air cargo, news, medicine, and lifestyle reporting. For exclusive insights or to share your news, contact Anastasiya at anastasiya.simsek@aircargoweek.com.

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