What INPLAN GmbH does

INPLAN GmbH is a privately held German software company founded in 1989 and headquartered in Mülheim an der Ruhr, specializing in modular standard software for the maritime logistics and procurement verticals. The company's maritime product line centers on INPLAN Port Management 2.0 (Universalhafen) — a web-based, multi-tenant, multilingual suite covering vessel management, berth planning, cargo handling, equipment, warehousing, port services, billing, and real estate management — alongside INPLAN TOS (Terminal Operating Solution) for cargo handling and yard visualization, INPLAN RoRo for roll-on/roll-off terminal and ferry operations, and a community/integration layer that connects port authorities, agents, shipping lines, and customers through role-based portals. The procurement product line, INPLAN PRO, covers the full requisition-to-invoice-verification cycle with mobile apps on iOS, Android, and Windows Mobile, a supplier portal, and an e-catalog manager supporting BMEcat. All software is developed in-house with no third-party components, and the platform integrates with SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, and Navision. INPLAN's solutions run in 80+ systems across 15 nations with more than 50,000 daily users; reference deployments include Port of Beirut (900 users, IAPH IT Gold Award 2015), Aqaba New Port, NPorts' 29-port group, Bayernhafen Gruppe, Seehafen Wismar, Mukran Port, JadeWeserPort, BASF, and ThyssenKrupp. The company employs 11-50 people and is led by CEO/investor Mohamad Itani, Managing Director Gürcan Tasgit, and Senior Vice President Peter Stratmann.

The business model rests on three revenue streams: software licenses and subscriptions (perpetual license with maintenance, or subscription), project-based implementation and consulting services (process analysis, configuration, customization, data migration, training), and ongoing maintenance/support contracts. Pricing is quote-based and project-specific, reflecting the modular structure and customization required. Go-to-market is a hybrid of direct enterprise field sales — consultative selling to port authorities, terminal operators, shipping companies, and industrial firms with maritime logistics needs — and a Best-in-Class Partner Program of local implementation/consulting partners and technology integration partners, supplemented by an IAPH Associate Membership (since 2014) and presence at events such as transport logistic, IAPH World Ports Conference, and CeMAT Hafenforum.

R&D activity is anchored by two 2019 IHATEC grants from the German Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure: UniPort 4.0 (€2.8M) with seven North Sea/Baltic partners including Fraunhofer IGD Rostock, and Häfen NRW 4.0 (€1.9M) for a cloud-based cooperative platform for North Rhine-Westphalia inland ports. The customer mix spans government port authorities, terminal operators, industrial companies with private port operations, and non-maritime buyers of the procurement suite, providing some vertical diversification within an inherently niche addressable market.

Name

INPLAN GmbH

Legal name

INPLAN GmbH

Website

https://inplan.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

INPLAN GmbH provides modular standard software for maritime logistics (port management, terminal operations, RoRo) and procurement, serving port authorities, terminal operators, shipping lines, and industrial enterprises across 15+ nations with 80+ deployed systems.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Port Management & Terminal Operating Software

NAICS

Software Publishers (5132), Software Publishers (51321), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Port Billing, Tariff, Invoicing & Revenue Management Systems (TLAHAOAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cargo Visibility, Track & Trace & Port Analytics (ETA/ETD, Dwell, Predictive) (TLAHAOAH), Digital Documentation & Trade Facilitation (eBL, eDO, eManifest, eGate Pass) (TLAHAOAF), Customs, Port Health & Border Agency Integration Solutions (TLAHAOAG)

Keywords

• Port management software
• Terminal operating system
• Maritime logistics software
• Procurement software
• Cargo handling solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Mülheim An Der Ruhr

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Software Licenses and Subscriptions: Standard software licenses for port management, terminal operating systems, and procurement solutions. Modular software structure allows customers to select appropriate modules. Revenue generated through perpetual licenses with maintenance agreements or subscription-based access.
2. Implementation and Consulting Services: Project-based implementation services including process analysis, system configuration, customization, data migration, training, and go-live support. Professional services embedded in project delivery for enterprise customers.
3. Maintenance and Support: Ongoing maintenance, support agreements, and software updates included in warranty and support contracts. Ensures continued functionality with operating system updates, browser versions, and new technical capabilities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

INPLAN develops and sells modular, web-based standard software for the maritime logistics value chain — including port management (INPLAN Port Management 2.0 / Universalhafen), terminal operating systems (INPLAN TOS, INPLAN RoRo), maritime and inland navigation, port community/single-window solutions, and a separately sold web-based procurement suite (INPLAN PRO) covering requisition to invoice verification. Software is delivered via enterprise license/subscription with project-based implementation, training, and ongoing maintenance and support services.

Product overview

INPLAN GmbH is a leading provider of modular standard software solutions for maritime logistics and procurement, founded in 1989 and headquartered in Mülheim an der Ruhr, Germany. The product portfolio consists of two core pillars: (1) Maritime Logistics — comprising INPLAN Port Management 2.0 (Universalhafen) as the central platform for port operations, billing, and real estate management; INPLAN TOS (Terminal Operating Solution) for cargo handling and terminal management; INPLAN RoRo as a specialized module for Roll-on/Roll-off terminal operations and ferry/shipping line processes; INPLAN Maritime Traffics for sea and river navigation; INPLAN INLAND Navigation for inland waterway transport chains; INPLAN Community Solutions for external portal collaboration; and INPLAN Special Solutions including National Single Window (EU 2010/65/EU) and individual custom development; and (2) Procurement — the INPLAN PRO web-based procurement platform with modules for requisition, approval workflows, purchasing, goods receipts, invoicing, contract management, depot/inventory, E-Katalog-Manager for supplier catalog import, Supplier Portal for digital supplier collaboration, Mobile Applications for iOS/Android/Windows Mobile, and INPLAN Hermes information/reporting. The software runs in more than 80 systems worldwide with over 50,000 users across 15 nations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• INPLAN Port Management 2.0: Standard software for port management covering all processes in sea and inland ports
• INPLAN TOS (Terminal Operating Solution)
• INPLAN Special Solutions
• INPLAN PRO
• INPLAN RoRo
• INPLAN Universalhafen
• INPLAN ITOS

Products and services

• INPLAN Port Management 2.0 (Universalhafen) Modular, web-based standard software for port authorities, terminal operators and port communities covering vessel management, berth planning, cargo handling, equipment management, warehouse management, port services, integrated billing (IBS), real estate management, automated communications, and external community portals. Multilingual and multi-tenant capable, with role-based access control.
• INPLAN TOS (Terminal Operating Solution) Standard software for terminal operating and cargo handling covering bulk cargo, breakbulk, liquid goods, vehicles, containers, coils, plates, raw materials, livestock and frozen goods. Includes yard visualization (real-time and planning modes), shift and equipment planning, and full integration with INPLAN Port Management 2.0.
• INPLAN RoRo Specialized solution built on INPLAN TOS for RoRo terminals, shipping lines and ferry operations covering cars, high & heavy, trailers and machines. Includes yard visualization, car park management, automated checks, shift planning, damage reports, and integration with port management systems.
• INPLAN PRO (Procurement Software) Web-based procurement suite for rationalizing and standardizing purchasing processes from requisition through invoice verification. Includes master data, purchase requisition, approval workflows, purchasing, goods receipts, invoicing, contract management, depot/spare parts inventory, information system, mobile applications, supplier portal, and E-Katalog-Manager. Used by manufacturing, service, insurance, banking, and healthcare companies.
• INPLAN PRO Supplier Portal Web-based supplier portal for INPLAN PRO enabling online supplier applications, RFQ processing, digital collaboration, automated quote comparison, monitoring capabilities, and self-service for suppliers.
• INPLAN Special Solutions / Individual Development Custom software development and special industry solutions for logistics chains, forwarders, agents, cargo handling companies and warehousing customers. Includes INPLAN-developed bespoke extensions to the standard product family, with all development performed in-house.
• National Single Window Special solution implementing EU directive 2010/65/EU for national single window compliance in port operations, enabling standardized reporting and electronic exchange with maritime authorities.
• INPLAN INLAND Navigation Software product family for integrated planning, execution, and billing of inland waterway transport chains, designed for shipping companies, agents, and freight forwarders operating on inland waterways.
• INPLAN Maritime Traffics Software for maritime traffic management covering sea and river navigation, including car transhipment operations.
• INPLAN PRO Mobile Applications Mobile applications extending INPLAN PRO procurement workflows to iOS, Android, and Windows Mobile devices, including smartphone approval app for requisition/cost decision approvals and Mobile Request app for capturing simple requirements.

Quantifiable outcome

• Port of Beirut reduced paperwork with terminal operations 100% paperless and invoices reduced by 3,000 per day
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• Brunsbüttel PortsmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2019Partner in UniPort 4.0 R&D project for digitalization of universal ports. One of seven partners from North Sea and Baltic Sea regions working with INPLAN on innovative software solutions.
• Fraunhofer IGD RostockmajorTechnology or Integration · 1 April 2019Research partner in UniPort 4.0 project contributing technical expertise for port visualization and digital infrastructure development.
• HANSAPORTmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2019Partner in UniPort 4.0 R&D project for port digitalization research and development.
• Rostocker Fracht- und FischereihafenmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2019Partner in UniPort 4.0 R&D project. Already an INPLAN customer using Port Management software for cargo handling and warehousing operations.
• West Coast University of Applied SciencesmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2019Academic partner in UniPort 4.0 R&D project contributing research expertise for port digitalization.
• Seehafen WismarmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2019Partner in UniPort 4.0 R&D project. INPLAN customer with comprehensive Port Management Software implementation since 2015.
• CPL LübeckmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2019Partner in UniPort 4.0 and Häfen NRW 4.0 projects for port digitalization research.
• DeltaPort WeselmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2019Partner in Häfen NRW 4.0 project for cloud-based platform development for inland ports in North Rhine-Westphalia.
• Hafen MindenmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2019Partner in Häfen NRW 4.0 project for inland port digitalization in North Rhine-Westphalia.
• RheinCargo KölnmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2019Partner in Häfen NRW 4.0 project. Already an INPLAN customer for port operations and billing.
• Hafen KrefeldmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2019Partner in Häfen NRW 4.0 project for inland port digitalization.
• Stadthafen LünenmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2019Partner in Häfen NRW 4.0 project. INPLAN customer using Universalhafen software since 2010 with web applications for port operations.
• University Duisburg-EssenmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2019Academic partner in Häfen NRW 4.0 project contributing research expertise for cloud-based platform development.
• ADC (Aqaba Development Company)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 9 October 2018ADC is the client and project coordinator for Aqaba New Port digitization project. INPLAN coordinates project implementation with ADC and leads the joint venture formed for this 24-month project with contract volume in upper single-digit million-Euro range.
• Aqaba Ports CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 October 2018Independent state-owned company managing Aqaba port operations. INPLAN implementing comprehensive digitization covering ship/goods movements, warehouse management, logistics integration, and billing automation.
• IAPH (International Association of Ports and Harbors)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2014INPLAN is Associate Member of IAPH since 2014. Participates as exhibitor at IAPH World Ports Conference, the world's most significant port operational business conference.
• Yasheya Ltd.minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 18 November 2010Partnership for Moving Minerals Round Table in Amsterdam. INPLAN co-presents customized software systems for mineral logistics planning, transports and billing.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• T-Systems: Deutsche Telekom subsidiary and large IT services provider with port and logistics offerings and partner ecosystem across Europe. Competes indirectly as a broader IT integrator delivering port digitization projects where INPLAN often serves as specialist software partner.
• ABB Industrial Automation: Industrial automation giant offering process automation and digital port solutions including terminal automation. A much larger incumbent whose port technology portfolio competes at the broader system level with INPLAN's offerings.
• Cargotec (Kalmar / Navis-era): Global cargo handling equipment and digital solutions provider (Kalmar, MacGregor). Offers terminal automation and software as part of its broader port equipment and services portfolio, overlapping with INPLAN's TOS and visualization modules.
• Dassault Systèmes (Quintiq): Quintiq planning and optimization platform (now part of 3DS) historically focused on ports, terminals, and logistics workforce/asset planning. Adjacent/partial overlap with INPLAN's port planning and TOS modules inside a much larger enterprise software portfolio.

Direct peers

• Kaleris (Navis): Container and terminal operating software vendor serving ports and ocean carriers. Directly competes with INPLAN TOS and INPLAN Port Management in the maritime terminal operations software category.
• TBA Group: Specialist in port operations and terminal planning software. Directly competes in port performance analytics, planning, and operations tooling overlapping INPLAN's TOS and Visual Port modules.
• INFORM GmbH: German vendor of optimization and planning software for logistics, terminals, and ports. Competes in the same niche of port operations optimization and workforce/equipment planning as INPLAN.
• Jade Software Group: Provider of port and terminal management software (Jade MASTER, Jade Logistics) for ports and intermodal terminals. Directly comparable as a specialist port management IT vendor serving similar customers.
• Cyberlogitec: Korean vendor specializing in maritime and port community systems, including terminal operating systems and port EDI. Operates in adjacent port community / terminal OS niches to INPLAN.

Others

• Rhenus Port Logistics: Large port logistics operator using port management IT (and partner to INPLAN projects); illustrates buyer side of this stack rather than a software competitor. Useful peer to understand market dynamics and integration ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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