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Kaleris vs Voyager Worldwide

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Kaleris

Maritime

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

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Voyager Worldwide logo

Voyager Worldwide

Maritime

Digital maritime solutions for navigation

From
$250/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: 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.; Voyager Worldwide limited flexibility in document handling and workflow updates according to user feedback
  • They diverge on capability: Kaleris covers Terminal operating system, Voyager Worldwide covers Chart management.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Kaleris and Voyager Worldwide actually diverge.

Attributes where Kaleris and Voyager Worldwide differ
AttributeKalerisVoyager Worldwide
Starting priceOn request$250/month
Pricing modelquotesubscription
PlatformsWeb, On-premise, Private cloudWeb, Desktop
FoundedUnknown2012

Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Maritime).

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 Voyager Worldwide

  • Chart management
  • Passage planning
  • Compliance tracking
  • Publication management
  • ECDIS systems
  • Fleet management
  • Procurement systems
  • Web support

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 Voyager Worldwide
  • A port authority standardising several terminals on one operating system and reporting layernot Voyager Worldwide
  • An ocean carrier that needs stowage planning and vessel performance tooling alongside terminal systemsnot Voyager Worldwide
  • A rail or intermodal operator trying to reduce demurrage exposure with asset level visibilitynot Voyager Worldwide

Voyager Worldwide

  • Planning optimal voyage routes with integrated weather routingnot Kaleris
  • Monitoring fleet performance across 18,000+ vessels in real-timenot Kaleris
  • Maintaining electronic chart displays and navigational data compliancenot Kaleris
  • Tracking vessel emissions and environmental regulation adherencenot 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.

Voyager Worldwide

  • Limited flexibility in document handling and workflow updates according to user feedback
  • Requires understanding of ECDIS systems and electronic chart procedures
  • Pricing not publicly disclosed, requiring direct contact for quotation
  • Integration primarily limited to maritime-specific systems and ERP platforms

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

Voyager Worldwide

$250/month
  • Voyager Pro$550/month
    • Chart services
    • Compliance management
    • Fleet tools

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 Voyager Worldwide if

  • You need chart management.
  • You work on Web, Desktop.
  • You also want passage planning.
Voyager Worldwide review

Questions people ask

Is Kaleris or Voyager Worldwide better?
Neither clearly leads. Kaleris starts at On request and Voyager Worldwide at $250/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Kaleris or Voyager Worldwide?
Kaleris starts at On request and Voyager Worldwide at $250/month.
Does Kaleris or Voyager Worldwide run on more platforms?
Kaleris runs on Web, On-premise, Private cloud. Voyager Worldwide runs on Web, Desktop.
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 Voyager Worldwide is typically brought in for.
What can Kaleris do that Voyager Worldwide cannot?
Kaleris covers Terminal operating system, Yard management, Transportation management, Carrier and vessel solutions. Voyager Worldwide covers Chart management, Passage planning, Compliance tracking, Publication 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.

Voyager Worldwide: What are Voyager Worldwide's main products?

Voyager offers two primary solutions: Voyager Planning Station for onboard passage planning and navigation using electronic charts, and Voyager Fleet Insight, a web-based platform for monitoring voyage status and fleet operations from shore-based operations centers.

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Kaleris: Who owns Kaleris?

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

Voyager Worldwide: Does Voyager support electronic chart compliance?

Yes. Voyager is fully compliant with ECDIS (Electronic Chart Display and Information System) requirements and offers Electronic Navigational Charts (ENCs) through the Admiralty Vector Chart Service (AVCS), which provides over 15,800 official charts.

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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.

Voyager Worldwide: How many vessels use Voyager Worldwide solutions?

More than 11,000 vessels use Voyager solutions, with over 1,100 shipping companies relying on Voyager for improving safety and compliance.

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Kaleris: Does it suit bulk or breakbulk terminals?

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

Voyager Worldwide: What happened to Voyager Worldwide?

Voyager Worldwide merged with NAVTOR, a Norwegian maritime technology company, in November 2023. Voyager Worldwide is now a NAVTOR company and continues operating its products under NAVTOR's ownership.

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