Kaleris, a leading provider of supply chain technology solutions, announced the merger of Navis, a leading provider of technology solutions for ports, terminals and ships, into its existing portfolio of supply chain execution solutions.

“With more than 490 deployments in 80 countries, Navis joins Kaleris as the premier brand for optimizing container and general cargo terminals worldwide,” said a Kaleris statement.

Kaleris also announced the launch of its Execution & Visibility Platform, a cloud-based logistics solution to enable organizations to monitor and optimize the movement of goods through the supply chain by connecting operational insights and workflows across key supply chain nodes and modes of transport.

“By creating a global platform, we can help our customers improve fulfillment throughout a shipment's lifecycle,” said Kirk Knauff, CEO of Kaleris. “Navis adds a vital mode to our customer ecosystem and uniquely positions our platform to unlock new value for shippers, carriers, terminals and asset owners through significant efficiency and productivity gains. They can pass this productivity on to their customers and improve outcomes.” deliver for everyone through a connected, visible, sustainable supply chain.”

By consolidating supply chain execution software across nodes and modes, the Kaleris platform leverages operational data directly from yard management, transportation management, maintenance and repair, port and terminal and vessel operations to eliminate data gaps and dark spots within critical execution points. said. “The platform then connects that operational data to workflows across the fulfillment ecosystem, resulting in high-quality outcomes for shippers, carriers, terminals and asset owners.”

Connecting execution and visibility solutions is key to a resilient supply chain, says Knauff. “Knowing the real-time status of shipments as they move through each node in the supply chain has a powerful downstream effect, and this insight optimizes all operations and modes that follow.”