Kaleris

What Kaleris does

Kaleris is a privately held supply chain execution software company headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, founded in 1993. Following its September 2022 merger with Navis, the company operates a cloud-based, API-first platform spanning Terminal Operating Systems (N4 TOS), Yard Management (YMS), Transportation Management (TMS), the Execution Visibility Platform (EVP), Carrier & Vessel Solutions (including Odyssey and Bluetracker), Rail Solutions, and Maintenance & Repair Operations (MRO). Its N4 TOS is deployed at 620+ terminals responsible for moving more than 50% of the world's cargo, serving 680+ customers across 105 countries in marine terminal operations, large shipper/3PL networks, ocean carriers, rail/intermodal, automotive, and grocery distribution.

The platform's product surface has expanded aggressively through in-house development and M&A: Yard Intelligence Suite (AI-augmented yard optimization), AI Gate Automation (computer vision for OCR and damage detection), ColdLink (cold-chain orchestration with IoT and AI/ML), Terminal Insights (real-time KPI/analytics), and Advanced Optimization modules (RTG-O, TTO). Acquisitions of CAMS Software (July 2024, grocery TMS) and Locus Software (June 2025, UK ocean carrier operations) extended vertical and geographic reach. The technology base combines AI/ML optimization, computer vision, IoT integration, and real-time data processing on an API-first architecture with pre-built ERP/WMS/TMS integrations, SOC 1/2, ISO 27001, ISO 9001 (Navis Germany), and GDPR compliance.

Kaleris operates a subscription-based enterprise software model with multi-year contracts, quote-based pricing, and an attached professional/optimization services line (Kaleris Optimization Services). Go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales supported by implementation partners and an active presence at industry events (TOC, MODEX, Breakbulk, CTAC, Manifest), with 501–1,000 employees, Accel-KKR as a private equity backer, and a flagship $100 million multi-year partnership with APSEZ (Adani Ports) announced in June 2026.

Name

Kaleris

Legal name

Kaleris Inc.

Website

https://www.kaleris.com/

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Kaleris is a private, cloud-based supply chain execution software company serving 680+ customers in 105 countries with terminal operating, yard, transportation, and vessel solutions, anchored by its N4 TOS deployed at terminals moving more than 50% of the world's cargo.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Supply Chain Execution Software

NAICS

Computer Systems Design Services (541512), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Support Activities for Transportation (488)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Terminal Operating Systems (TOS) & Yard/Gate Digitization (TLAHAOAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Container Gate, Yard & Appointment Systems (Gate Operations) (TLAHAAAL)

Keywords

• Supply chain execution software
• Terminal operating systems
• Yard management software
• Transportation management systems
• Logistics visibility platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Alpharetta

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Terminal Operating System (TOS) Licensing: Software licensing and implementation services for terminal operating systems. Includes N4 TOS for container and general cargo terminals, with ongoing support, maintenance, and optimization services.
2. Yard Management System (YMS): Subscription-based yard management software with cloud-based deployment. Provides real-time visibility, automated tasking, gate management, dock scheduling, and equipment tracking.
3. Transportation Management System (TMS): Transportation management solutions for shippers and carriers, including rail visibility and fleet management capabilities.
4. Carrier & Vessel Solutions: Maritime solutions for ocean carriers, ship owners, and technical managers including fleet performance, loading computers, and lashing monitoring.
5. Professional Services & Optimization: Kaleris Optimization Services provides expert consulting to increase productivity and efficiency at terminals. Implementation, training, and ongoing optimization support services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Kaleris provides cloud-based supply chain execution and visibility software that integrates terminal operating systems (TOS), yard management (YMS), transportation management (TMS), rail visibility, and carrier/vessel solutions into a unified Execution Visibility Platform (EVP). The platform also delivers AI-augmented optimization modules (RTG-O, TTO, Yard Intelligence Suite) and specialized offerings such as ColdLink for cold chain orchestration and Odyssey for shipping lines. It serves 680+ customers across 105 countries, with terminals using its N4 TOS responsible for moving more than 50% of the world's cargo.

Product overview

Kaleris is a global supply chain execution software company offering a comprehensive platform-plus-modules architecture. The core portfolio includes N4 Terminal Operating System (TOS) for marine and container terminals, Yard Management System (YMS) ranked No. 1 by ABI Research, Transportation Management System (TMS), Execution Visibility Platform (EVP), Carrier & Vessel Solutions (CVS), Rail Solutions, and Maintenance & Repair Operations (MRO). The Advanced Optimization Suite extends the TOS with RTG Optimization (RTG-O), Terminal Truck Optimization (TTO), and the AI-augmented Yard Intelligence Suite (YIS). Kaleris also offers specialized products including ColdLink for cold chain orchestration, Odyssey platform for shipping lines, Terminal Insights for real-time analytics, and Marine Fleet Performance Bluetracker. The company serves over 680 customers across 105 countries with solutions trusted by terminals responsible for moving more than 50% of the world's cargo.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Navis: Premier brand for port, terminal and vessel technology solutions, including N4 Terminal Operating System
• N4 TOS
• ColdLink
• Yard Intelligence Suite (YIS)
• Terminal Insights
• Odyssey
• Bluetracker

Products and services

• N4 Terminal Operating System (TOS) Foundational terminal operating system for marine and container terminals, providing real-time operational view of yard and connecting trucks, cranes, and container movements into a single system of record. Used by terminals responsible for moving more than 50% of the world's cargo.
• Yard Management System (YMS) Cloud-based yard management software offering real-time location systems, automated gate check-in, task automation, and dock scheduling for distribution centers, warehouses, and shipper yards. Ranked No. 1 Yard Management System by ABI Research.
• Transportation Management System (TMS) Transportation management software giving shippers control over costs related to inventory, scheduling, and accessorial charges. Creates and executes the best transportation plan for private fleet, inbound, and outbound flows.
• Execution Visibility Platform (EVP) Central execution data layer connecting ports, terminals, shipping lines, inland facilities, and shippers into an accelerated supply chain ecosystem. Unifies data across TOS, YMS, TMS, and MRO systems with API-first integration.
• Carrier & Vessel Solutions (CVS) Maritime solutions for ocean carriers, ship owners, and technical managers meeting needs for safe, efficient, and environmentally-friendly ocean transportation. Includes Navis CVS brand offerings like Bluetracker and Connected Loading Computers.
• Rail Solutions Rail shipment visibility and operations software providing accurate overview of assets, operations, and metrics for rail operations. Reduces demurrage and dwell time with full maintenance and repair workflows.
• Maintenance & Repair Operations (MRO) Flexible and intuitive automation for full-cycle railcar and intermodal maintenance and repair workflows including inspection, repair, invoicing, rebilling, and compliance.
• ColdLink Cold chain orchestration solution combining IoT sensors, yard management, and transportation management systems with AI and ML. Enables First-Expiring, First-Out execution, optimal routing, and auditable chain-of-custody documentation for temperature-sensitive inventory.
• Odyssey Platform End-to-end operational visibility platform for shipping lines enabling agility, efficiency, and competitive positioning while maintaining high standards in smart business operations.
• Terminal Insights Software-and-services solution combining advanced software with expert consulting. Provides real-time KPI dashboards, deep analytics, and hands-on guidance to help marine terminals unlock operational data value and overcome bottlenecks.
• Marine Fleet Performance Bluetracker Maritime fleet performance monitoring tool for shipping lines providing flexible and scalable analytics connected to emission compliance authorities, enabling oversight of fleet performance and emissions compliance.
• Advanced Optimization Suite (RTG-O and TTO) Optimization portfolio including RTG Optimization (RTG-O) for intelligent sequencing of rubber-tyred gantry crane moves and Terminal Truck Optimization (TTO) for dynamic truck scheduling and dispatching. Delivers measurable gains including up to 20% RTG productivity improvement and 13% reduction in truck cycle time.
• Yard Intelligence Suite (YIS) AI-augmented yard optimization solution for container terminals that helps make smarter container placement and movement decisions. Features Configuration Wizard, AI Monitoring & Prediction, and Analysis Agent for natural language insights. Reduces rehandles by 20-35% and increases effective yard capacity by 15-25%.
• CAMS Software Transportation Management Prospero Transportation Management System integrated with Kaleris Yard Management System to enable enhanced logistics planning and execution for grocery retailers and distributors in North America and Europe.
• Locus Software Ocean Carrier Operations UK-based operations management system for carriers leveraging a cloud platform to streamline cargo movement and operations across stakeholders; integrated into Kaleris's connected supply chain platform.
• Kaleris Optimization Services Professional services and consulting offering that provides expert optimization to increase productivity and efficiency at terminals. Includes implementation, training, and ongoing optimization support services.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 20% improvement in RTG crane productivity (APSEZ deployment)
• +14 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability8 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• APSEZ (Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd.)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 June 2026Multi-year strategic partnership to deploy Kaleris N4 Terminal Operating System and AI-augmented Advanced Optimization solutions across 15 APSEZ container terminals spanning nine domestic and international ports. APSEZ investing up to USD 100 million in two phases as part of its broader USD 850 million technology and decarbonization program. Expected efficiency gains: up to 20% improvement in RTG crane productivity and up to 14% improvement in terminal truck productivity. Building on Phase 1 deployments across six ports.
• APM Terminals Maasvlakte II (APMT MVII)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 November 2025Strategic partnership agreement focused on digital innovation and operational excellence at APMT MVII terminal in Rotterdam. Supports integration of Kaleris' advanced supply chain execution software within MVII's fully automated terminal operations to achieve greater predictability, efficiency, and reliability. Collaboration supports ongoing capacity expansion and digital transformation roadmap.
• Seaspan Ship ManagementcoreTechnology or Integration · 29 June 2023Selected Kaleris Marine Fleet Performance Bluetracker and Connected Loading Computer solution MACS3 Connected for their fleet of 123 vessels. Also implementing Lashing Monitor on 27 newbuildings. Implementation expected live during Q4 2023. Focus on greener future, emission compliance, and cargo safety.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Descartes Systems Group: Descartes is a direct peer in logistics technology, providing TMS, customs brokerage, and global trade compliance software. Both serve enterprise shippers and logistics providers with subscription-based execution and visibility platforms spanning transportation modes.
• WiseTech Global: WiseTech's CargoWise platform competes directly with Kaleris in logistics execution, customs, and cross-border trade compliance for global freight forwarders and 3PLs. Both target enterprise logistics providers with mission-critical software suites.
• Tideworks Technology: Tideworks is a direct peer providing terminal operating systems and yard management software for container terminals and intermodal facilities, competing head-to-head with Kaleris N4 in port/terminal deployments.
• Inform GmbH: Inform is a direct peer providing terminal and port operations optimization software, including slot planning, yard management, and berth optimization for container and bulk terminals.
• CyberLogitec: CyberLogitec (formerly TSB/Hyundai) is a direct peer providing terminal operating systems (OPUS Terminal), vessel planning, and port logistics solutions, particularly strong in Asian ports competing with Kaleris Navis N4.

Broad incumbents

• Manhattan Associates: Manhattan Associates is a broad incumbent in supply chain and inventory optimization, with overlapping TMS, WMS, and yard management capabilities. Larger portfolio but less specialized in terminal/maritime operations than Kaleris.
• Blue Yonder: Blue Yonder (formerly JDA) is a broad incumbent in supply chain planning and execution, with TMS, YMS, and execution capabilities overlapping with Kaleris. Competes in retail, CPG, and manufacturing logistics segments.
• E2open: E2open provides supply chain execution, TMS, and global trade management software. Overlaps with Kaleris in shipper-side execution and visibility, though broader and less specialized in maritime terminals.

Emerging players

• FourKites: FourKites is an emerging player in supply chain visibility, providing real-time shipment tracking and predictive ETAs. Adjacent to Kaleris EVP, particularly in the shipper-side visibility segment.
• project44: project44 is an emerging player in multimodal supply chain visibility, competing with portions of Kaleris EVP. Stronger in carrier network integrations; less specialized in terminal operating systems.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors1 record

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A3 records

Investments1 record

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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