What Navis does

Navis is a global technology provider of terminal operating systems (TOS) and maritime vessel management software, operating as a product sub-brand within Kaleris, a supply chain execution software company headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. Its flagship product, the N4 Terminal Operating System, is described as the global market leader for three consecutive decades and is deployed at 600+ marine terminals across 105+ countries, coordinating cranes, vehicles, sensors, and software to manage the flow of global container trade. The platform integrates AI, machine learning, IoT, and computer vision technologies to automate and optimize port operations, yard management, transportation management, rail visibility, and maintenance and repair workflows. Navis Carrier & Vessel Solutions extends this footprint to ocean carriers, ship owners, and technical managers through the Odyssey platform, providing digital tools for safe, efficient, and environmentally compliant ocean transportation.

The company's customer base spans marine terminals (Baltic Container Terminal, Cuxport, Kerry Siam Seaport, APSEZ), large enterprise shippers across automotive (Daimler), food and beverage (Bob Evans Farms), warehousing (East Coast Warehouse and Distribution), and ocean carriers globally. Navis generates revenue primarily through enterprise subscription and licensing of its TOS, YMS, TMS, and MRO software platforms, with go-to-market executed via direct enterprise field sales, consultative demos, and ecosystem partnerships. The Execution Visibility Platform aggregates data across ports, terminals, shipping lines, inland facilities, and shippers, creating a connective layer across multi-vendor supply chain technology stacks.

Navis has pursued an active expansion strategy, completing acquisitions of Octopi (2019), Jade Logistics (2019), and Biarri Rail (2020) to extend platform breadth across terminals, rail, and logistics software. A flagship strategic partnership with APSEZ (Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone) is focused on AI-led transformation of port operations. The company was originally part of Cargotec Corporation before being restructured into Kaleris as a standalone supply chain execution software entity. Funding history includes a Series 4 round from Summit Partners in 1998.

Name

Navis

Legal name

Navis

Website

https://navis.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Navis, operating as a product sub-brand within Kaleris, provides terminal operating systems and maritime vessel management software for marine terminals, ocean carriers, and enterprise shippers globally, with its N4 TOS deployed at 600+ terminals across 105+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Maritime Terminal Operating Software

NAICS

Support Activities for Water Transportation (4883), Marine Cargo Handling (48832), Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510)

SIC

Water Transportation (4400)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Container Terminal Operating Services & Management (Terminal Operator / Concessionaire) (TLAHAAAI)

Keywords

• Terminal operating systems
• Maritime software platforms
• Yard management solutions
• Port automation software
• Carrier vessel solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Oakland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Terminal Operating System (TOS) Licensing and SaaS: Navis, as part of Kaleris, generates revenue primarily through licensing and subscription-based deployment of its Terminal Operating System (TOS) software to marine terminals worldwide. The platform is described as serving hundreds of the largest terminal operators globally, indicating an enterprise software licensing model with recurring revenue characteristics.
2. Yard Management and Transportation Management Software: Revenue is also derived from Yard Management Solutions (YMS) and Transportation Management Systems (TMS), deployed across shipper yards and marine terminals. These solutions are delivered as software platforms with subscription or licensing structures.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Navis, operating as a product sub-brand under Kaleris, develops and licenses the N4 Terminal Operating System (TOS) and related software platforms used to coordinate container, vessel, and yard operations at marine terminals worldwide. Its portfolio spans the Terminal Operating System, Yard Management Solutions (YMS), Transportation Management Systems (TMS), the Execution Visibility Platform (EVP), and the Navis Carrier & Vessel Solutions (Odyssey) platform for ocean carriers. Customers include container ports, shipping lines, ship owners, shipper yards, and rail/intermodal operators needing mission-critical software to automate and optimize cargo movement.

Product overview

Navis operates as a product sub-brand under Kaleris, specializing in maritime solutions for the ocean transportation industry. The primary product offering is Navis Carrier & Vessel Solutions, which provides digital technology to ocean carriers, ship owners, and technical managers. The brand is positioned within Kaleris's broader supply chain execution software portfolio, which includes Terminal Operating Solutions (TOS), Transportation Management (TMS), Yard Management Solutions (YMS), Execution Visibility Platform (EVP), Carrier & Vessel Solutions (CVS), Rail Solutions, and Maintenance & Repair Operations (MRO). Navis Carrier & Vessel Solutions specifically addresses the maritime segment of this ecosystem.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• N4 Terminal Operating System (TOS)

Quantifiable outcome

• 600+ marine terminals use Kaleris TOS globally
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• KalmarcoreTechnology or IntegrationNavis is listed alongside Kalmar as a major supplier of automated port systems. Both companies provide complementary technologies for terminal automation, with Kalmar supplying automated cranes and terminal equipment while Navis provides the software systems coordinating these assets.
• KonecranescoreTechnology or IntegrationNavis and Konecranes are both identified as major suppliers of automated port operations systems. Konecranes provides automated crane and lifting equipment while Navis supplies the coordinating terminal operating software for automated workflows.
• ABBcoreTechnology or IntegrationABB is listed alongside Navis as a major supplier in the port automation ecosystem, with both companies contributing to integrated cyber-physical systems for terminal automation including power, automation, and software coordination.
• APSEZ (Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerAPSEZ expanded its partnership with Kaleris (parent of Navis) to accelerate AI-led transformation of port operations. This represents a flagship strategic partnership where Navis/Kaleris technology is being deployed across APSEZ's port network to drive automation and efficiency improvements.
• Ecosystem Partners (TOS, YMS, TMS, MRO Integrations)coreTechnology or IntegrationKaleris/Navis maintains an ecosystem of technology partners spanning TOS, YMS, TMS, and MRO systems. The Execution Visibility Platform aggregates data from these diverse systems to enable cross-platform optimization and supply chain visibility.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Tideworks Technology: Direct competitor to Navis in the container terminal operating system market, offering TOS solutions to marine terminals and intermodal operators globally. Closely comparable in product category, customer base, and go-to-market motion.
• StormGeo: Provides maritime routing, weather-driven voyage optimization, and fleet performance software to shipping lines and operators. Listed as a key player alongside Navis in the Bunker Optimization Software market and serves the same ocean carrier customer segment.
• MarineTraffic: Global vessel tracking and maritime intelligence platform serving ship owners, ports, and commercial users. Listed alongside Navis in the Bunker Optimization Software market and provides complementary real-time vessel and port visibility data.
• ABS Nautical Systems: Software subsidiary of the American Bureau of Shipping offering fleet management, operations, and compliance software to commercial shipowners. Identified alongside Navis in the Bunker Optimization Software market, serving the same ocean carrier and ship owner customer base.

Broad incumbents

• ABB: Global industrial automation incumbent with a substantial port automation portfolio spanning cranes, electrification, and software. Overlaps with Navis in integrated cyber-physical terminal systems but serves a much broader industrial customer base.
• Kalmar: Provider of cargo handling equipment and automation solutions for ports and terminals, and a former Cargotec sister company to Navis. Supplies automated cranes, straddle carriers, and terminal tractors, increasingly bundled with its own software stack — a partial overlap and emerging competitive threat to Navis's independent software layer.
• Konecranes: Lifting equipment manufacturer with a meaningful port solutions business including automated cranes and digital services (TruConnect). Competes with Navis as part of integrated port automation bids even though its core is hardware.
• Siemens: Industrial automation giant whose digital industries portfolio competes in port automation, including control systems, electrification, and software for terminal operations. Comparable as a broad incumbent rather than a TOS specialist.
• Kongsberg Maritime: Maritime technology division of Kongsberg Gruppen providing vessel automation, navigation, and fleet management systems. Overlaps with Navis's Carrier & Vessel Solutions (Odyssey) in serving ocean carriers and ship operators.
• Wärtsilä: Marine technology and engine provider with a growing SmartShip and voyage optimization software portfolio. Comparable as a maritime technology incumbent overlapping with Navis's vessel and fleet optimization offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/naviscargo
• Facebookfacebook.com/naviscargo
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/navis

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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

M&A3 records

Investments

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

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