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Kaleris vs Veritiv Logistics Software

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Kaleris

Maritime

Terminal operating, yard, rail and vessel software assembled from acquired supply chain brands

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On request
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
Veritiv Logistics Software logo

Veritiv Logistics Software

Energy

Supply chain and logistics software for distribution

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On request
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • They diverge on capability: Kaleris covers Terminal operating system, Veritiv Logistics Software covers Route optimization.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Kaleris and Veritiv Logistics Software actually diverge.

Attributes where Kaleris and Veritiv Logistics Software differ
AttributeKalerisVeritiv Logistics Software
PlatformsWeb, On-premise, Private cloudWeb, Mobile
CategoryMaritimeEnergy
FoundedUnknown2014

Identical on both: starting price (On request), pricing model (quote), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Kaleris

  • Terminal operating system
  • Yard management
  • Transportation management
  • Carrier and vessel solutions
  • Rail visibility
  • Maintenance and repair operations
  • Execution and visibility platform
  • Equipment control integration

Only in Veritiv Logistics Software

  • Route optimization
  • Fleet management
  • Inventory tracking
  • Warehouse management
  • Analytics and reporting
  • SAP
  • Oracle
  • SSL encryption

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Kaleris

  • A container terminal replacing a legacy or in-house terminal operating system before an automation programmenot Veritiv Logistics Software
  • A port authority standardising several terminals on one operating system and reporting layernot Veritiv Logistics Software
  • An ocean carrier that needs stowage planning and vessel performance tooling alongside terminal systemsnot Veritiv Logistics Software
  • A rail or intermodal operator trying to reduce demurrage exposure with asset level visibilitynot Veritiv Logistics Software

Veritiv Logistics Software

  • Route optimizationnot Kaleris
  • Inventory managementnot Kaleris

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Kaleris

  • The portfolio was assembled by acquisition, so the single platform description is commercial rather than technical, and connecting two Kaleris products often requires professional services and a custom interface.
  • A terminal operating system implementation runs 12 to 24 months with parallel operation, and the software licence is a minor line next to integration, equipment interfaces and retraining crane and gate staff.
  • Private equity ownership means the roadmap is shaped by acquisition strategy and an eventual exit, and a terminal signing a decade-long dependency has no visibility of who the next owner will be.
  • Configuration expertise is concentrated in the vendor and a small consultancy pool, so terminals end up buying vendor services for changes an internal team should be able to make.
  • The strength is container handling, and bulk, breakbulk and ro-ro terminals get a thinner functional fit that has to be closed with configuration and workarounds.

Veritiv Logistics Software

Nothing recorded yet. See the Veritiv Logistics Software review.

Pricing, plan by plan

Kaleris

On request
  • Kaleris platform$undefined/year
    • Quoted per site, by throughput and modules taken
    • Implementation and integration services are the larger share of first-year cost
    • Equipment and gate interfaces scoped and priced individually

Veritiv Logistics Software

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Veritiv Logistics Software review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Kaleris if

  • You need terminal operating system.
  • You work on Web, On-premise, Private cloud.
  • You also want yard management.
Kaleris review

Choose Veritiv Logistics Software if

  • You need route optimization.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want fleet management.
Veritiv Logistics Software review

Questions people ask

Is Kaleris or Veritiv Logistics Software better?
Neither clearly leads. Kaleris starts at On request and Veritiv Logistics Software at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Kaleris or Veritiv Logistics Software?
Kaleris starts at On request and Veritiv Logistics Software at On request.
Does Kaleris or Veritiv Logistics Software run on more platforms?
Kaleris runs on Web, On-premise, Private cloud. Veritiv Logistics Software runs on Web, Mobile.
What is Kaleris best used for?
Kaleris is most often used for a container terminal replacing a legacy or in-house terminal operating system before an automation programme, a port authority standardising several terminals on one operating system and reporting layer, an ocean carrier that needs stowage planning and vessel performance tooling alongside terminal systems, a rail or intermodal operator trying to reduce demurrage exposure with asset level visibility. Of those, a container terminal replacing a legacy or in-house terminal operating system before an automation programme and a port authority standardising several terminals on one operating system and reporting layer are not what Veritiv Logistics Software is typically brought in for.
What can Kaleris do that Veritiv Logistics Software cannot?
Kaleris covers Terminal operating system, Yard management, Transportation management, Carrier and vessel solutions. Veritiv Logistics Software covers Route optimization, Fleet management, Inventory tracking, Warehouse management.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Kaleris: Is Kaleris the same thing as Navis?

No. Navis is the terminal operating system product line, now owned by Kaleris after Cargotec sold it to Accel-KKR in 2021. Kaleris is the parent group and sells several other product lines alongside it.

Kaleris: Who owns Kaleris?

It is backed by the private equity firm Accel-KKR and assembled from acquired software businesses.

Kaleris: How long does a terminal operating system deployment take?

Plan for 12 to 24 months at a working container terminal, including parallel running. Anything shorter usually means a limited scope or a small facility.

Kaleris: Does it suit bulk or breakbulk terminals?

Less well. The functional depth is in container handling, and other cargo types require significant configuration.

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