What Happened

Caspian acquired Trade-IQ, a trade advisory firm founded by customs compliance veteran Shannon Bryant. Bryant joins Caspian as VP of Trade Advisory, leading the advisory practice and expanding services in duty optimization, customs classification, and strategic trade compliance.

Who Is Affected

Mid-market importers, particularly those underserved by traditional advisory models, are the primary beneficiaries. Caspian’s expanded platform now offers tools like Trade Audit and Tariff Calculator to manage duty lifecycle more effectively.

Market Impact

• Increased demand for AI-driven trade advisory services.
• Enhanced duty management capabilities for mid-market importers.
• Greater accessibility to enterprise-grade trade advisory services.

What to Watch

Monitor Caspian’s integration of Trade-IQ’s expertise and the adoption of its new products. Watch for how mid-market importers respond to these enhanced tools in managing tariff volatility and customs enforcement.