Octopi

Octopi is a modern, cloud-based software-as-a-service terminal operating system designed for small and medium-sized container and mixed cargo terminals. Developed by Cetus Labs, a software company based in Miami, Florida, Octopi aims to replace traditional pen and paper, Excel, and older TOS systems. It streamlines various terminal operations, including yard management, vessel scheduling, cargo tracking, and invoicing.

Octopi's key features include removing the need for manual processing, reducing user error rates, generating customized reports, providing real-time monitoring with KPIs and dashboards, eliminating revenue leakage through event-based invoicing, enabling end-to-end integration with customer visibility, and facilitating cost reduction through a SaaS-based solution. The system also offers mobile capabilities, allowing handheld devices to be used for operations and monitoring.

In March 2016, Cetus Labs implemented Octopi for International Maritime Terminal (IMT) in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, enabling IMT to become the first terminal in the country to update shipping line partners in real-time via Electronic Data Interchange (EDI). This integration with Maersk's software facilitated efficient information sharing and planning for IMT and its global shipping line partners, including Maersk, Sealand, Crowley, and Antillean Marine.

In July 2024, SLS Bucharest Intermodal Terminal went live with Navis Octopi by Kaleris and DSP, a cloud-based TOS optimizing operations and increasing cargo visibility. The implementation resulted in accelerated train discharge, efficient reachstacker coordination, and enhanced customer experience through real-time cargo tracking and automated communication.