What the heck is cargo insurance and who needs it? Last year, TRG helped us understand more about customs bonds. This year they’re back by popular request to talk with us about cargo insurance! Cargo insurance plays a vital role in protecting your goods during transit, yet many businesses overlook its importance or misunderstand its application. In this webinar, TRG will provide a high-level overview of cargo insurance, focusing on the different types of coverage, key considerations, and the process of selecting the right policy for your needs. We’ll also delve into the intricacies of claims and how to ensure that your shipments are adequately protected from potential risks.
Using AI in Global Trade
Using AI in Global Trade
Smarter Strategies for International Growth!
Love it or hate it, AI (artificial intelligence) is here to stay – and it’s already making waves in global trade. In this webinar Melissa Merkle from Star USA and Lawrence Jones, Trade Advisor with the Miami Valley Small Business Development Center, explore how AI is being used today, what it means for your business, and how to make it work for you.
From real-world applications to future possibilities, they explored how AI is shaping everything from compliance to customer service and how you can tap into tools and resources, like those offered by Small Business Development Centers, to stay ahead of the curve.
Quick Tip: Feeling overwhelmed at the idea of bringing AI into your business? Programs like the Ohio Export Internship Program (or a similar program in your state) can connect you with skilled students from top Ohio universities who are eager to help implement innovative solutions – including AI tools.
Topics Include:
- The inevitability of AI adoption
- Ways to use AI in global trade operations
- Open versus closed AI – benefits, risks, and possibilities
- Building AI capacity in your business
- Continuous learning: What you need to know and where to learn more


1 LCB/CCS/CES Credit Available until May 8, 2026.
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