AI for logistics and foreign trade in Paraguay

Ready for a pilot?

Tick what you already have; heavier items stall a pilot more. Nothing is sent.

Pilot readiness for foreign trade

0 % · 0 of 6 controls that applyFirst missing: process measured and document list

Not yet: the basics for testing with real files are missing.

Higher-risk controls weigh more in the score.

We know how many files we build per month and how long each takes.
We have in writing which documents and permits each operation type requires.
The customs broker agreed what they review and which observations AI prepares.
We have 50 closed files to test before using the flow.
Credentials, signature and submission stay outside the AI’s reach.
A named foreign-trade manager is accountable for the pilot.

What it costs and when it pays back

Hours freed by AI minus what it costs to run. Examples are marked; public prices link to their source.

Import files per month120

Minutes of work per file today150 min

Minutes per file with AI (example)40 min

AI model

Cost per hour (PYG)

Floor: the minimum-wage hourly value (MTESS, July 2026). Typical real cost (example): ×2.5, a salary of two minimum wages plus employer contributions and the 13th month. Source

Today300 h/month

Automated80 h/month

Value of hours freed per month220 h × PYG 12,683: PYG 2,790,260
AI model public price120 files × USD 0.0040 (example: 30,000 input + 2,000 output tokens; gpt-6-luna at USD 0.10 / 0.50 per million) · OpenAI · API pricing: −PYG 2,733
Platform, monitoring and support exampleTypical monthly range: −PYG 569,447 to −PYG 1,423,618
Net savings per month: PYG 1,363,909 to PYG 2,218,080
Document reading, cross-check rules, testing on closed files and pilot typical range · exampleOne-off, up front: PYG 17,083,410 to PYG 39,861,290
Months to pay back the investment: 7.7 to 29 months

Tokens: the unit AI providers bill for the text the model reads (input) and writes (output). OpenAI puts 100 tokens at about 75 English words.

Range: the lower figure uses low costs, the higher one high costs. Public prices checked on 11 Oct 2026. USD prices converted at PYG 5,694.47 per dollar (reference rate of 9 Oct 2026): BCP

estimated

4-week pilot

A typical plan; real timing depends on your systems.

Pilot · weeks 1 to 4

Week 1Pick and measureOne operation type and its current time per file.KPI: Signed baseline
Week 2Documents and rulesDocument list per operation and cross-check rules agreed with the customs broker.KPI: Rules approved
Week 3Controlled testAI reviews 50 closed files; the team compares its observations.KPI: Differences found vs. manual review
Week 4Scoped real useOne analyst uses the flow on new operations and it is compared.KPI: Minutes per file vs. baseline

Before you start

Operation type chosen and monthly volume measured
List of documents and permits per operation type
Cross-check rules agreed with the customs broker
50 closed files for testing
Credentials, signature and submission outside the AI’s reach
Pilot owner and success metric agreed

Frequently asked questions

Does AI decide tariff classification?

We do not propose delegating that decision to a model. It can organize documents or suggest review points; the authorized professional validates classification and its effects.

Can you connect directly to VUI and SOFIA?

We first verify available interfaces, access conditions and permissions. We do not promise an automatic connection to public portals or place credentials inside the model.

Do you automate all customs clearance?

No. Scope is defined by stages and responsibilities. Document assistance does not replace official authorizations or decisions by the responsible professional.

What does a pilot test?

Extraction quality, missing documents, identified differences and review time. Results are measured in a bounded workflow before use in live operations.