Export Stories Podcast

Author: Betsy Olim, Andrew Bartolotta, Olim International

Welcome to Export Stories, a podcast of one-on-one interviews featuring stories from the wideand sometimes crazyworld of U.S. exporting. Your host for Export Stories is Betsy Olim, President of Olim International, a U.S.-based export management company. Betsy has a made a 37-year career of developing global sales and distribution for U.S. companies. Olim International, Inc. provides professional export management and international distribution services to small- and medium-sized U.S. companies. Whether helping to open new international markets or strengthening a companys unique, competitive advantages in existing export markets, Olim brings strategic vision and added value to our clients international distribution programs.
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How AI Is Transforming Import & Export Compliance: Insights from Cindy Allen
Episode 63
Monday, 18 May, 2026

In this episode of the Export Stories Podcast, host Betsy Olim sits down with Cindy Allen, a global trade expert and former Vice President of Regulatory Affairs and Compliance at FedEx Logistics, to unpack the growing complexity of international trade. With over four decades of experience, Cindy shares her journey from an entry-level customs clerk to leading compliance strategy at some of the world’s largest logistics organizations. She offers a behind-the-scenes look at how global trade systems have evolved—and why compliance is now a critical business function, not an afterthought. The conversation dives deep into today’s most pressing issues, including: The rise of AI in government trade enforcement and risk analysis How tariffs, trade regulations, and policy shifts are impacting importers and exporters Why companies must understand their compliance “risk profile” The increasing role of compliance leaders at the executive level Real-world strategies for navigating audits, disputes, and regulatory challenges Cindy also explains how government agencies are leveraging decades of trade data with advanced AI tools to identify anomalies—making proactive compliance more important than ever. Whether you're an experienced exporter, importer, or business leader navigating global markets, this episode delivers practical insights to help you stay compliant, reduce risk, and make smarter strategic decisions in an increasingly complex trade environment.