Using AI Tools to Automate Metal Export Documentation in 2026

The international metal industry is passing into a revolution. As supply chains cut across continents, compliance regulations change at a very fast pace, exporters are under increased pressure to work at a faster pace whilst ensuring compliance with regulations. Metal export documentation has long been one of the largest bottlenecks within this ecosystem, a confusing mash-up of invoices, certificates, bill of lading, custom forms, compliance filings and quality reports. However, as we enter 2026, the preparation, verification and submission of these documents are transforming radically due to AI-based software applications.