depot software

What depot software does

DEPOT Software provides management software for tank-container depot operators. Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Hendrik-Ido-Ambacht, Netherlands, the company is part of Merit Holding group and reports more than 100 customers using its software daily across 200+ depots in 15 countries. Its portfolio includes 52 modules spanning DEPOT Foundation, Services, Cleaning, Maintenance & Repair, Heating Services, the SYNDA data layer, and the Depot Go mobile application.

Name

depot software

Legal name

DEPOT Software

Website

https://depotsoftware.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Short description

DEPOT Software provides modular management software for tank-container depots, supporting cleaning, maintenance, repair, heating, and related services through desktop, web, data-layer, and mobile applications with direct subscription sales to depot operators.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Tank Container Depot Management Software

NAICS

Other Warehousing and Storage (49319), Other Warehousing and Storage (493190)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

Tank Container Depots (ISO Tank Storage/Cleaning) (TLALAJAF)

Keywords

• Depot management software
• Tank container operations
• Modular OMS software
• Cleaning services software
• Maintenance repair software

Headquarters

HQ city

Hendrik-ido-ambacht

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Modular Software Subscription: DEPOT Software operates on a modular subscription model where customers select and pay for only the modules they need. The base system (Foundation) is always included, with operational modules (Repair, Heating, Cleaning, Storage) available as add-ons. Add-ons provide specialized features including advanced planning tools, mobile apps, and third-party integrations.
2. Implementation and Support Services: Professional implementation services to set up and configure the software for each depot operation. Support services including 15/5 or 24/7 availability in English or Spanish.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

DEPOT Software provides a modular depot management system composed of 52 modules for tank container operations, including DEPOT Foundation (the digital backbone for CRM, invoicing, and API integration) and operational modules for container flow, cleaning, maintenance and repair, heating, and storage. The software is purpose-built for tank container depots and is delivered as cloud-hosted SaaS on Microsoft Azure or as on-premise deployment, with both English and Spanish support.

Product overview

DEPOT Software is a modular tank container depot management system composed of 52 modules for maximum flexibility. The core offering centers on DEPOT Foundation, which serves as the essential digital backbone handling CRM, invoicing, and API integration. Around this core, operational modules include DEPOT Services (container flow and dangerous goods compliance), Cleaning Services (with Driver Kiosk and Cleaning Terminal add-ons), Maintenance & Repair, and Heating Services. The portfolio also includes SYNDA (data exchange layer between companies built on Microsoft Azure) and Depot Go (mobile application). Add-ons such as Customer Portal and DEPOT Insights provide specialized features for automation and interface options. Customers pay only for the modules they use.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SYNDA: The data layer between companies. SYNDA connects depots, operators and their partners so orders, statuses and documents move automatically instead of by email. Built on Microsoft Azure, and built specifically for the tank container industry.
• Depot Go
• DEPOT Foundation
• DEPOT Services

Products and services

• DEPOT Foundation The essential core engine and digital backbone of the DEPOT Software system, handling CRM, invoicing, API integration, and data integrity. Always included as the foundational component for tank container depot operations.
• DEPOT Services Module Manages the flow of containers entering and leaving the depot yard while tracking dangerous goods permit limits, ADR classifications, customs documentation, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Cleaning Services Module Streamlines the cleaning process for tank containers with program building, scheduling, automated document generation (instructions, certificates, invoices), safety phrase management, and EFTCO certificate support.
• Maintenance & Repair Module Enables quick creation of repair estimates, asset and spare parts management, repair library and template subsystem, code set definitions for different fleet owners, and direct customer communication.
• Heating Services Module Manages heating orders with automatic data population, process monitoring, planning board for current and upcoming containers, measurement tracking, and real-time reporting capabilities.
• SYNDA A data integration platform that connects depots, operators, and their partners so orders, statuses, and documents move automatically between companies instead of via email. Built on Microsoft Azure specifically for the tank container industry.
• Depot Go A mobile application companion for tank container depot operations, part of Merit Holding's product portfolio.
• DEPOT for Mobile Mobile application that allows estimators to add pictures of containers to repair estimates and enables paperless work with heating order instructions, providing real-time container status updates.

Quantifiable outcome

• Faster turnaround times, fewer errors and greater control
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Merit HoldingcoreOthersDEPOT Software is part of Merit Holding, a group of software companies that invests for the long term. Merit does not buy to resell; it backs the companies it owns so they can keep building. For DEPOT Software this means more capacity to develop products and colleagues across the group to share knowledge with.
• SYNDAcoreTechnology or IntegrationSYNDA is a related brand/product that acts as the data layer between companies. It connects depots, operators and their partners so orders, statuses and documents move automatically. Built on Microsoft Azure and specifically for the tank container industry.
• DEPOT CommunitycoreOthersThe DEPOT Community brings together end users, operational managers and decision-makers to shape the product roadmap. This co-creation model ensures the software evolves based on real industry needs and creates strong customer retention.

Scale indicators5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Descartes Systems Group: A large logistics technology vendor offering transportation management, customs and compliance, and warehouse routing software to global logistics operators. Comparable because it sells software used by depots and logistics service providers to manage container/equipment flows, compliance and document automation — adjacent to DEPOT Software's tank container depot focus.
• TMW Systems (Trimble Transportation): Transportation management and fleet/yard software suite widely used by trucking and logistics operators. Relevant because it serves motor carriers and logistics depots with operational management, dispatch and compliance functionality that overlaps conceptually with DEPOT Software's depot workflow and compliance modules.
• Blue Yonder (formerly JDA Software): Enterprise supply chain and yard management software provider to manufacturers, retailers and logistics providers. Comparable because its yard/transportation modules target container handling and operational workflows similar to what DEPOT Software centralizes for tank container depots.
• Manhattan Associates: Supply chain, warehouse and transportation management vendor serving distribution-heavy enterprises. Relevant because it competes for the same IT budgets that depot operators allocate and offers workflow and compliance capabilities that overlap with DEPOT Software's modular approach.
• SAP Transportation Management (SAP TM): ERP and transportation management suite used across global logistics and chemical supply chains. Comparable as a potential competitor or alternative that larger depot operators could standardize on, given SAP's reach in chemical and industrial customers similar to DEPOT Software's installed base.
• Körber (Supply Chain / HighJump): Warehouse management and yard management software suite sold to logistics operators and manufacturers. Comparable because its yard and dock management products address depot-style workflows adjacent to DEPOT Software's container flow and cleaning/heating/repair modules.
• Oracle Transportation Management (OTM): Global transportation and global trade management suite used by large logistics and chemical shippers. Relevant because enterprise customers of tank container depots may opt to standardize container/equipment workflows on OTM rather than a vertical vendor, crowding DEPOT Software's enterprise deals.

Emerging players

• MercuryGate International: Mid-market transportation management system used by 3PLs, brokers and shippers for multimodal container moves. Comparable because it manages container flows, compliance documentation and operational workflows for logistics service providers serving similar customers to DEPOT Software.
• FourKites: Supply chain visibility platform providing real-time container and shipment tracking for shippers, 3PLs and brokers. Relevant because it competes for visibility and workflow tooling spend that tank container depots or their customers might direct toward DEPOT Software's tracking and customer portal modules.

Others

• Cargotec / Kalmar (Naviis): Terminal and depot automation vendor providing equipment, software and yard optimization for ports, terminals and intermodal depots. Comparable as an ecosystem player selling into the same depot/yard environment where DEPOT Software operates, and as a potential partner or competitor for yard workflow digitization.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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

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