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Unlocking Trade Documents: How DocUnlock Uses AI to Tackle Compliance Chaos
Hosts:
Andy Shiles
Lalo Solorzano
Guest(s):
Jack Moberger, Co-Founder, DocUnlock
Ned Cartmell, Co-Founder, DocUnlock
Sepehr Fakour, Co-Founder, DocUnlock
Published: January 2026
Length: ~40 minutes
Presented by: Global Training Center
Episode Summary
In this episode of Simply Trade, Andy and Lalo sit down with the founders of DocUnlock to explore one of the most painful realities in global trade: document chaos.
From commercial invoices and packing lists to certificates, statements, and agency-specific requirements, trade compliance still lives in PDFs, emails, spreadsheets, and inboxes. Jack, Ned, and Sepehr break down how DocUnlock is using AI to extract, structure, validate, and operationalize trade documents — turning static paperwork into usable compliance data.
The conversation dives into real-world brokerage and importer pain points, why “document accuracy” is no longer enough, and how automation is shifting expectations across customs, PGAs, and supply chain partners. This episode is a must-listen for anyone dealing with high-volume imports, broker workflows, or compliance teams stretched thin.
Key Takeaways
Trade compliance is still dominated by unstructured documents — and that’s the bottleneck.
AI can extract and normalize data without replacing trade expertise.
Document automation reduces risk, speeds releases, and improves audit readiness.
Brokers and importers benefit differently — but both win when documents are usable data.
The future of compliance isn’t fewer documents — it’s smarter ones.
What DocUnlock Is Solving
Commercial invoices & packing lists
Certificates & trade declarations
Broker-importer document handoffs
Audit readiness & data traceability
Scaling compliance without scaling headcount
Resources & Mentions
DocUnlock – AI-powered trade document automation
👉 https://www.docunlock.com
Jack Moberger, Co-Founder, DocUnlock
👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/jmoberger/
Ned Cartmell, Co-Founder, DocUnlock
👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/ned-cartmell-91179711/
Sepehr Fakour, Co-Founder, DocUnlock
👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/sepehr-f/
Global Training Center – Trade & compliance education
👉 https://www.globaltrainingcenter.com/
Credits
Hosts:
Andy Shiles – https://www.linkedin.com/in/andyshiles/
Lalo Solorzano – https://www.linkedin.com/in/jmoberger/
Ned Cartmell (DocUnlock) – https://www.linkedin.com/in/ned-cartmell-91179711/
Sepehr Fakour (DocUnlock) – https://www.linkedin.com/in/sepehr-f/
Produced by:
Global Training Center – https://www.globaltrainingcenter.com/
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By Global Training Center
4.6
2222 ratings
Hosts:
Andy Shiles
Lalo Solorzano
Guest(s):
Jack Moberger, Co-Founder, DocUnlock
Ned Cartmell, Co-Founder, DocUnlock
Sepehr Fakour, Co-Founder, DocUnlock
Published: January 2026
Length: ~40 minutes
Presented by: Global Training Center
Episode Summary
In this episode of Simply Trade, Andy and Lalo sit down with the founders of DocUnlock to explore one of the most painful realities in global trade: document chaos.
From commercial invoices and packing lists to certificates, statements, and agency-specific requirements, trade compliance still lives in PDFs, emails, spreadsheets, and inboxes. Jack, Ned, and Sepehr break down how DocUnlock is using AI to extract, structure, validate, and operationalize trade documents — turning static paperwork into usable compliance data.
The conversation dives into real-world brokerage and importer pain points, why “document accuracy” is no longer enough, and how automation is shifting expectations across customs, PGAs, and supply chain partners. This episode is a must-listen for anyone dealing with high-volume imports, broker workflows, or compliance teams stretched thin.
Key Takeaways
Trade compliance is still dominated by unstructured documents — and that’s the bottleneck.
AI can extract and normalize data without replacing trade expertise.
Document automation reduces risk, speeds releases, and improves audit readiness.
Brokers and importers benefit differently — but both win when documents are usable data.
The future of compliance isn’t fewer documents — it’s smarter ones.
What DocUnlock Is Solving
Commercial invoices & packing lists
Certificates & trade declarations
Broker-importer document handoffs
Audit readiness & data traceability
Scaling compliance without scaling headcount
Resources & Mentions
DocUnlock – AI-powered trade document automation
👉 https://www.docunlock.com
Jack Moberger, Co-Founder, DocUnlock
👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/jmoberger/
Ned Cartmell, Co-Founder, DocUnlock
👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/ned-cartmell-91179711/
Sepehr Fakour, Co-Founder, DocUnlock
👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/sepehr-f/
Global Training Center – Trade & compliance education
👉 https://www.globaltrainingcenter.com/
Credits
Hosts:
Andy Shiles – https://www.linkedin.com/in/andyshiles/
Lalo Solorzano – https://www.linkedin.com/in/jmoberger/
Ned Cartmell (DocUnlock) – https://www.linkedin.com/in/ned-cartmell-91179711/
Sepehr Fakour (DocUnlock) – https://www.linkedin.com/in/sepehr-f/
Produced by:
Global Training Center – https://www.globaltrainingcenter.com/
📢 Subscribe & Follow
Stay connected with the Simply Trade community:
Global Training Center on LinkedIn
👉 https://www.linkedin.com/company/global-training-center?utm_source=SimplyTradePodcast
Simply Trade on YouTube
👉 https://www.youtube.com/@simplytradepod?utm_source=SimplyTradePodcast
Simply Trade on Spotify
👉 https://open.spotify.com/show/09m199JO6fuNumbcrHTkGq?utm_source=SimplyTradePodcast
Simply Trade on Apple Podcasts
👉 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/simply-trade/id1640329690?utm_source=SimplyTradePodcast
Trade Geeks Community
👉 https://globaltrainingcenter.com/portal/?utm_source=SimplyTradePodcast
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