SOLVO
SOLVO is a Russian logistics software developer founded in 1995 that builds warehouse management systems (Solvo.WMS) and terminal operating systems (Solvo.TOS) for ports, 3PL providers, and distributors across Russia, CIS, and select friendly markets.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1995
- HeadquartersSaint Petersburg, Russia
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingSoftware
What SOLVO does
SOLVO is a privately held Russian software developer and system integrator founded in 1995 and headquartered in Saint Petersburg, specializing in logistics automation for ports, terminals, and warehouses. The company develops a vertical software suite anchored by two flagship products: Solvo.TOS, a Terminal Operating System that the company states manages over 45% of Russia's maritime container throughput and over 85% in the Baltic basin; and Solvo.WMS, a Warehouse Management System certified by Germany's Fraunhofer Institute IML against VDI 3601, with more than 350 documented implementations covering over three million square meters of warehouse space. The portfolio extends to Solvo.YMS for yard management, Solvo.TMS for transport management, and the 2019-launched Solvo.SCE unified platform that consolidates TOS, WMS, GMS, Billing, KPI, and Web modules into a single execution environment, with native integration to Russian Railways' ETRAN, customs systems, and major ERPs including 1C, SAP, and Oracle.
The company monetizes through a mix of one-time software licenses, professional implementation services (typically following a 2-2-2 month specification-to-deployment timeline), recurring SLA-based maintenance and support contracts sold per active user license, and bundled hardware (data terminals, printers, scanners, collaborative robots). Go-to-market is enterprise-led direct field sales complemented by certified implementation partners, with presence in Moscow and Saint Petersburg and active participation in Russian industry conferences and publications. Customer concentration spans marine container terminals (Novorossiysk, First Container Terminal, Saint Petersburg Container Terminal, TLC Artem, TLC Sibirsky, BCT Kazakhstan), distribution and retail warehouses (DPD, Schiever/Auchan), 3PL providers (Sherlend), pharmaceutical distributors (Komfarm), food producers (Rakhat, Svarog, Miratorg), and railway logistics, with operations across Russia, CIS countries, and select "friendly" jurisdictions.
Strategic positioning leverages SOLVO's incumbent share of the domestic port TOS market, regulatory inclusion in Russia's unified software registry, and a 30-year reference base that materially compresses enterprise sales cycles. Active expansion vectors in 2025-2026 include Central Asian terminal deployments, Far East dry port automation, semi-autonomous remote-controlled cranes, and computer-vision modules for container damage recognition, while the underlying AI/ML footprint remains applied industrial computer vision and rule-based optimization rather than foundational model work.
SOLVO firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- SOLVO
- Legal name
- OOO «СОЛВО»
- Website
- https://solvo.ru
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1995
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- SOLVO is a Russian logistics software developer founded in 1995 that builds warehouse management systems (Solvo.WMS) and terminal operating systems (Solvo.TOS) for ports, 3PL providers, and distributors across Russia, CIS, and select friendly markets.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
SOLVO industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Logistics Automation Software
- NAICS
- Software Publishers (5132), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)
- SIC
- Services-Computer Programming Services (7371), Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Wholesale-Computers & Peripheral Equipment & Software (5045)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Digital Twin & Scenario Planning / What-If Simulation (TLAEAKAK)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Trailer & Yard Asset Tracking (Trailers, Containers, Chassis, RTIs) (TLAEAHAD)
Keywords
Where SOLVO is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Saint Petersburg
- HQ country
- Russia
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
SOLVO business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Software
- Cost components
- Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others
Revenue model
- Software Licenses: Sale of software licenses for WMS, TOS, YMS, TMS systems. Pricing is quote-based and calculated individually based on company size, region, and required automation products.
- Implementation Services: Project implementation services including design development, system configuration, equipment setup, staff training, and pilot operation support. Standard implementation follows 2-2-2 month timeline (2 months technical specification, 2 months configuration, 2 months deployment).
- Technical Support and Maintenance: 12-month warranty support included with project, followed by optional SLA-based maintenance contracts with three service levels (24-hour hotline, online support, operational stability). Pricing based on number of active user licenses.
- Equipment Sales: Sale of warehouse and terminal automation equipment including data collection terminals, label printers, industrial computers, tablets, collaborative robots, and barcode scanners.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Multi-year contract | 12-month warranty included with project |
| Subscription | Annual | Post-warranty SLA levels |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels5 records
SOLVO product offering
Product offeringCore offering
SOLVO develops and integrates proprietary logistics automation software — primarily Solvo.TOS (Terminal Operating System), Solvo.WMS (Warehouse Management System), Solvo.YMS (Yard Management System), Solvo.TMS (Transport Management System), and the unified Solvo.SCE platform — for ports, cargo terminals, distribution centers, manufacturing warehouses, 3PL operators, and pharmaceutical warehouses across Russia, CIS, and friendly countries. The company sells one-time software licenses, provides professional implementation services, recurring SLA-based technical support, and related warehouse/terminal automation equipment.
Product overview
SOLVO is a Russian logistics automation software developer offering a platform-plus-modules architecture. The core portfolio includes: Solvo.SCE (unified technology platform launched in 2019, combining all products), Solvo.TOS (Terminal Operating System - market leader handling 45%+ of Russia's maritime container throughput), Solvo.WMS (Warehouse Management System with 350+ projects across industries), Solvo.YMS (Yard Management System), and Solvo.TMS (Transport Management System). Supporting modules include Solvo.Billing (invoicing), Solvo.KPI (performance metrics), Solvo.WEB (client web portals), Solvo.EDI (shipping line integration), and Solvo.GMS (gate management). The product line covers ports, cargo terminals, warehouses across manufacturing, retail, 3PL, pharmaceutical, and postal sectors. Operations span Russia, CIS, and friendly countries.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Solvo.TOS: Terminal Operating System — the #1 system in Russia for ports and cargo terminals, managing marine containers, general cargo, and Ro-Ro operations.
- Solvo.WMS
- Solvo.YMS
- Solvo.TMS
- Solvo.SCE
- Solvo.KPI
- Solvo.Billing
- Solvo.Web
- Solvo.EDI
Products and services
- Solvo.TOS Terminal Operating System — the #1 system in Russia for port and cargo terminal management. Manages marine container terminals, rail terminals, general cargo terminals, bulk terminals, and Ro-Ro terminals. Handles over 45% of the country's maritime container throughput and over 85% in the Baltic basin. Available for enterprise port and terminal operators.
- Solvo.WMS Warehouse Management System for warehouse automation across distribution, manufacturing, 3PL, pharmaceutical, and postal warehouses. Over 350 implementation projects, automating more than 3,000,000 m² of warehouse space. Certified by the Fraunhofer Institute for VDI 3601 compliance. Supports up to 500,000 order lines per day.
- Solvo.YMS Yard Management System for managing cargo yards of warehouse complexes. Features intelligent planning of vehicle visits, queue management, a flexible notification system, and integration with equipment and information systems.
- Solvo.TMS Transport Management System for managing transportation logistics and route optimization across the supply chain.
- Solvo.SCE Unified technology platform combining all core SOLVO products (TOS, WMS, YMS, TMS, GMS, Billing, KPI, Web) into a single digital space for automating internal logistics processes across the supply chain. Launched in 2019.
- Solvo.Billing Billing system for automatic invoicing and calculation of service/product costs. Available for both warehouse and port operations.
- Solvo.KPI Key Performance Indicators system for forming KPIs for management decision-making. Available for both warehouse and port operations.
- Solvo.Web Web portal for warehouse clients providing real-time information about cargo handling, online access to inventory data, and electronic document signing capabilities.
- Solvo.EDI Electronic data interchange (EDI) module for standardized data exchange with container shipping lines using UN/EDIFACT format. Supports more than 50 message types adapted for container line data exchange.
- Solvo.GMS Gate Management System for automated entry management and vehicle control on terminal premises.
- Warehouse and Terminal Automation Equipment Sale of warehouse and terminal automation equipment including data collection terminals (ТСД), label printers, industrial PCs/laptops, industrial tablets, collaborative robots, and barcode scanners/scanners. Supplied and configured as part of integrated WMS/TOS deployment projects.
- Project Implementation and Technical Support Services Implementation services include design development, system configuration, equipment setup, staff training, and pilot operation support. Standard implementation follows a 2-2-2 month timeline (2 months technical specification, 2 months configuration, 2 months deployment). 12-month warranty support is included with each project; optional SLA-based maintenance contracts are available after warranty with three service levels (24-hour hotline, online support, operational stability guarantee).
- TOS for Marine Container Terminals Specialized Solvo.TOS configuration for maritime container terminals with vessel planning, stevedoring operations, and maritime document management. Deployed at major Russian ports including the launch of the Burunday Container Terminal in Kazakhstan in October 2025 and TLC Artem dry port in September 2025.
- TOS for Rail Terminals TOS configuration for railway terminals with ETRAN integration for automated railway document processing and wagon tracking, including remote-controlled crane operations (deployed at TLC Sibirsky in 2026).
- WMS for Pharmaceutical Warehouses WMS for pharmaceutical storage with temperature zone management, batch/lot tracking, expiration date control, and regulatory compliance features. Deployed at Komfarm pharmaceutical distributor.
Quantifiable outcome
- Processing capacity: 500,000+ order lines per day
- +5 more outcomes
Companies that use SOLVO
Customer profileNamed customers14 records
Segments7 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
SOLVO technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration9 records
AI capability6 records
Feature10 records
SOLVO partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Fraunhofer Institute IMLcoreSOLVO.WMS is certified by the international Fraunhofer Institute for Material Flow and Logistics, confirming compliance with VDI 3601 standard for warehouse management systems. This certification validates the quality and international standards compliance of SOLVO's WMS product.
- LOTTE ConfectioneryminorLOTTE Confectionery owns Rakhat confectionery factory, one of SOLVO's customers in Kazakhstan. Rakhat selected SOLVO.WMS based on its reputation as a leading Russian WMS system.
- Schiever Group (Auchan partner)minorFrench retailer Schiever Group is a partner of Auchan since 1997. Their Tajikistan subsidiary Schiever Tadjikistan implemented SOLVO.WMS for their distribution center serving Auchan hypermarkets.
- ERP System Integrators (1C, SAP, Oracle)coreSOLVO systems integrate with major ERP systems including 1C, SAP, Oracle through PI systems using web services based on HTTP + SOAP protocol. Exchange implemented through enterprise service bus for seamless data flow.
- Russian Railways (RZD)coreSeamless API integration between SOLVO.TOS and RZD's ETRAIN system for automated railway document processing, wagon tracking, and schedule management.
- Port Technology InternationalminorSOLVO CEO Elena Grebenshchikova featured in international port technology publication, positioning SOLVO as a thought leader in port automation technology.
Scale indicators8 records
Recent moves9 records
Expansion highlights6 records
SOLVO competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Blue Yonder: Large supply chain software platform (formerly JDA) covering WMS, TMS, and planning. Comparable to SOLVO's full-suite offering, though serves global enterprise clients at much larger deal sizes; relevant for indirect competition through multinationals operating in Russia/CIS.
- Manhattan Associates: Global WMS and supply chain software leader. Comparable to SOLVO as a warehouse management vendor, though Manhattan serves larger multinational retailers/3PLs with broader product breadth; SOLVO focuses on regional depth and port/rail integration.
Emerging players
- Konecranes Terminal Solutions: Container terminal automation including software and equipment. Comparable to SOLVO where they overlap in crane operations and remote-control integration (recently demonstrated at TLC Sibirsky with Solvo.TOS).
- Element Logic: Warehouse automation vendor combining AutoStore hardware with WMS software. Comparable to SOLVO where warehouses are being automated; narrower product breadth but known for warehouse robotics integration.
- Descartes Systems Group: Logistics technology vendor focused on EDI, customs, and supply chain integration. Comparable to SOLVO where EDI and customs document exchange with shipping lines and customs authorities are concerned (Solvo.EDI module).
Direct peers
- Körber Supply Chain: European WMS provider (formerly Körber Logistics, parts of it formerly HighJump). Direct competitor to SOLVO.WMS in warehouse management systems, particularly in Europe/CIS-adjacent accounts; similar vertical specialization across manufacturing, retail, and 3PL warehouses.
- Navis (Accenture): Maritime container terminal operating system vendor (acquired by Accenture). Directly comparable to Solvo.TOS — both sell TOS to container terminals globally; SOLVO's competitive advantage is local-language support, Russian rail integration, and Russian regulatory alignment.
- Generix Group: European WMS, TMS, and supply chain software provider. Comparable in warehouse management and supply chain execution offerings; SOLVO's positioning differs by deep port/rail specialization.
- SSA Marine (Carrix) terminal operating systems: Major port and terminal operator with associated TOS deployments. Comparable to SOLVO at the intersection of port operations software and terminal automation; broader geographic reach but less of a pure-play software vendor.
Regional players
- Tesis Square: Logistics software vendor serving Turkey, Russia, CIS, and Middle East markets. Directly comparable to SOLVO in regional WMS/TMS competition, especially within the CIS footprint; Tesis has overlap in port automation solutions.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
SOLVO social profiles
Digital presenceSOLVO compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance3 records
SOLVO financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
SOLVO leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles6 records
SOLVO funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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SOLVO M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about SOLVO
What does SOLVO do?
SOLVO develops and integrates proprietary logistics automation software — primarily Solvo.TOS (Terminal Operating System), Solvo.WMS (Warehouse Management System), Solvo.YMS (Yard Management System), Solvo.TMS (Transport Management System), and the unified Solvo.SCE platform — for ports, cargo terminals, distribution centers, manufacturing warehouses, 3PL operators, and pharmaceutical warehouses across Russia, CIS, and friendly countries. The company sells one-time software licenses, provides professional implementation services, recurring SLA-based technical support, and related warehouse/terminal automation equipment.
Is SOLVO a public or private company?
SOLVO is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was SOLVO founded?
SOLVO was founded in 1995. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is SOLVO based?
SOLVO is headquartered in Saint Petersburg, Russia, in the Europe region.
How does SOLVO make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Software Licenses are the primary driver. The others are implementation Services, technical Support and Maintenance and equipment Sales.
Who are SOLVO's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Blue Yonder and Manhattan Associates. Emerging players are Konecranes Terminal Solutions, Element Logic and Descartes Systems Group. Direct peers are Körber Supply Chain, Navis (Accenture), Generix Group and SSA Marine (Carrix) terminal operating systems. Tesis Square is listed as a regional player.
Does SOLVO have an API?
No public API is recorded for SOLVO.
What industry is SOLVO in?
SOLVO's product category is Logistics Automation Software. Its primary akta.pro industry code is TLAEAKAK, Digital Twin & Scenario Planning / What-If Simulation, with a secondary code of TLAEAHAD, Trailer & Yard Asset Tracking (Trailers, Containers, Chassis, RTIs). Its NAICS code is 5132 and its SIC code is 7371.