Livingston launches ungraded TradeSphere platform

Livingston International has added new features to its TradeSphere software to include a Classifier and Free Trade Manager. This give importers an application to manage customs classification, origin solicitation and trade agreement qualification.

The software has supported businesses for more than 30 years and is being updated at a time when companies are experiencing more challenges such as stricter customs and complex documentation.

“Over the past 18 months, we have seen unprecedented complexity introduced into trade processes and equally unprecedented scrutiny of customs entries and associated documentation,” said Robert Smith, chief executive at Livingston. “In response, global businesses need tech solutions that combine the knowledge of trade experts with an easy‑to‑use interface they can access any time to simplify core aspects of customs processes.”

The new feature help automate product classification, gather supplier information needed to qualify goods under free trade agreements like. These functions operate within a single workflow, with data and documents consolidated into reports aligned with audit requirements.

“By harnessing the potential of Large Language Models we’re making Livingston’s deep trade expertise more accessible, automated and scalable for international businesses,” said Karen Jasper, vice‑president of product management and marketing at Livingston. “Importers and exporters need affordable ways to reduce compliance risk, ease manual effort and identify cost‑saving opportunities.”

TradeSphere is built for companies that want control and visibility into their data and clear audit trails. It supports businesses that are looking to grow product lines and increase international trade .

“We continue to be a people‑serving‑people business,” said Smith. “Our technologies are there to connect our clients with our trade intelligence so that they can better manage their global supply chains.”