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Pax Silica initiative

PaxPass

Trusted cargo, moving at the speed of the AI economy.

PaxPass is a platform to move the critical goods that power the AI economy faster, by combining cargo verification, AI powered risk assessment, and pre-approved expedited processing for trusted shipments.

Cited context

Up to $50 million
Foreign assistance sought, working with CongressCited from Pax Silica AI Assistance Project NOFO, August 12, 2026
Panama
Pilot with ports and customs authoritiesCited from Pax Silica AI Assistance Project NOFO, August 12, 2026
Phase 2
Expansion to other Pax Silica economies if the pilot succeedsCited from Outcomes of the Second Pax Silica Summit, June 26, 2026

How it works

  1. Step 1

    Verify

    Credentialing and provenance for semiconductors, AI infrastructure, critical minerals, and related products.

  2. Step 2

    Assess

    AI powered risk assessment of trusted shipments.

  3. Step 3

    Expedite

    Pre-approved expedited processing through participating ports and customs.

Why Panama first

The project begins as a pilot with Panama's ports and customs authorities, for Pax Silica partners that ship high-value AI supply chain products through Panama.

Integration

The platform is envisioned to integrate with existing customs, port operator, and shipper tracking platforms.

Fact sheet

Outcomes of the Second Pax Silica Summit

June 26, 2026

Read the fact sheet

Press releases

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AUTHORITY: 22 U.S.C. 2651a. PURPOSE: The information you provide will be used to contact you about the Pax Silica initiative you selected. ROUTINE USES: The information will be shared only with Department of State personnel who manage this initiative. DISCLOSURE: Providing this information is voluntary. If you do not provide it, we cannot follow up with you. Placeholder text pending Government approval.

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Sources: Outcomes of the Second Pax Silica Summit; Pax Silica AI Assistance Project NOFO