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OpenTAS GO IDT

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Automate your terminal now – fast, flexible, future-ready!

OpenTAS GO IDT is the best Terminal Management solution on the market, developed to meet the needs of inland distribution terminals at a cost that suits your operational budget.

Preconfigured according to our industry best practices, OpenTAS GO IDT allows you to manage your entire terminal operations in one system and gives you a comprehensive overview of your inventories and movements.  All measurement data, bookings and stocks are available from a centralized location in the system, enabling your tank terminal staff to take their operational excellence to a new level. At the same time, in-depth reporting functions help the management team make meaningful decisions.

OpenTAS GO IDT facilitates driver-operated loading via full process automation from arrival to departure and can be quickly implemented without the need for complicated on-site IT activities. The result is low implementation costs and a quicker return on investment. OpenTAS GO is highly scalable and can be seamlessly enhanced with AddONs – including after initial implementation.

5 reasons to choose OpenTAS GO IDT

  1. Affordable automation

    OpenTAS GO IDT was designed exclusively to automate inland distribution terminals and is available in a flexible “Pay as you GO” pricing model.

  2. Vendor-independent

    OpenTAS GO IDT can be integrated into all existing IT/OT landscapes, because we support all popular industry and vendor-specific protocols.

  3. Future-ready

    Machine learning, AI and data mining are just one step away. OpenTAS GO IDT offers you the perfect starting point for advanced analytics.

  4. Safe and reliable

    OpenTAS GO IDT was developed based on 40 years of experience and guarantees secure business operations in accordance with legal requirements for stock transfers, transportation, booking and accounting.

  5. Available as managed service

    The full-service option requires no IT Infrastructure and zero IT management outlay. We offer application support and enhancement, business consulting and business services from a single source. Our product and process experts at our Customer Support Center are ready to assist and will continue to guide you long after your go-live!

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Million movements per year

Our software manages:

Over 1.7 million truck movements annually, ensuring timely deliveries to meet our customers’ business needs.

Terminal management in motion 

Everything under control

A Gantt chart provides an interactive overview of all your activities – whether they are scheduled, ongoing or already completed. Intuitive, easy-to-read color codes and symbols make it easy to interpret the chart. For more details, click on the process bar to receive direct access to all data and follow-up actions.

An overview of key details at all times 

OpenTAS Navigator enables you to select processes and infrastructure prior to operation that are relevant to you and save them as customizable default settings at any time. You can then visualize your workflow management using your Navigator profile based on your authorization structures.

Every event documented 

The status of scheduled activities and non-scheduled events is comprehensively recorded in OpenTAS. This information can be recorded directly in Navigator or via a mobile terminal, with Scada process information serving as an additional data source. Taking predefined KPIs as your basis, you can implement various measures as required without delay.

Inventory management made easy 

OpenTAS Tankfarm Management displays all information about your tanks, tank inventories, available tank capacities and current activities and tank statuses – in real time, at any time. This tool can handle any volume of data and is accurate to the liter. You can also sort according to products and group information based on your preferences.

All the details in one click 

The easiest way to view all the details about book balances and partial stock, available tank capacity, tank inventories of various depositors and customs storage procedures. In addition to completed goods movements, this tool displays ongoing and scheduled activities – data that is extremely helpful for avoiding operational conflict.

The preferred tool of tank truck dispatchers 

Maximum efficiency: finally, a tool that allows you to handle large numbers of vehicles quickly and safely, even at peak times. View everything at a glance: all vehicles currently being registered, idling in the parking area, waiting on the platforms and queuing for the exit. Each vehicle is color-coded according to whether they are loading or unloading – and can be further furnished with relevant information as desired.

Core solution components of OpenTAS GO IDT

1. Master data management

Detailed administration of products, tanks, terminal assets, vehicles, customer and partner addresses and other business-related master data. Full transparency on customer agreements for supported products, services and tanks.

2. Movement and service accounting

Audit-proof accounting of product movements and additional operational services.

3. Service operation management

Workflow-based planning, execution & supervision of all logistics operations, e.g. inbound and outbound movements, internal tank transfers and blending. Also includes end-to-end validated management of orders and associated goods.

4. Stock management

Comprehensive tracking and visualization of stocks: volume & weight per product, storage location & tank, ownership, and tax & customs status. The feature includes ASTM/API calculations as per product specification and stock reconciliation with integrated gain & loss correction.

5. Documents & reports

Creation of transport documents and reports for internal supervision & customer information. On-screen visualization or individualized printouts, real-time dashboards and data-rich charts for KPI analysis.

6. Equipment integration & management

Seamless integration of processes for existing field equipment, whether directly or via PLCs, and support for industry-standard communication methods like OPC and modbus as well as vendor-specific/proprietary protocols. Enables real-time data exchange and equipment management via industry standard and/or vendor-specific device drivers.

7. Process automation & driver-automated loading

Flexible levelling of process automation, from partial automation at loading/unloading points via driver-operated truck loading through to fully unmanned terminal operation.

8. Quantity conversion

Calculates product weight and volume as per international ASTM/API standards for crude oil, fuels, chemicals, ethanol and gases. Once set up, this tool performs all conversions automatically in the background. It also provides an interactive calculator for on-site use on mobile and desktop devices.

9. Tax & customs*

Secure tracking and documentation of all product movements and inventories in accordance with tax & customs authority requirements, including appropriate pre-movement checks and product batch management. OpenTAS is EMCS 2.5 certified, meaning it automatically handles customs declarations for loading processes.

10. Integration with in-house business systems*

Extensive capabilities for seamless integration with all kinds of business & operating systems, such as ERP, Lab Information Systems (LIMS) and customs systems. Allows for the rapid and stable integration of SAP products, e.g. SAP SDM.

*Not included in OpenTAS GO SPT and IDT, but available as AddON

OpenTAS GO AddON Solutions: useful expansions for more efficiency.

In addition to our Core Solutions, we have several AddON Solutions to make your business more streamlined and efficient

All AddONs at a glance

1354Inland Distribution Terminals

Experts in terminal management

We have unique terminal management expertise based on forward-looking innovations and the best practices in the industry. We channel our experience from highly complex, one-of-a-kind projects into standardized, cost-effective cloud services that are made available to you via SaaS (public and private cloud).

Jennifer Cheng
Business Development Manager

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See our vision:

From an automated to an autonomous terminal

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In an autonomous terminal, all processes operate independently and seamlessly adapt to real-time data inputs. With advanced automation, predictive analytics, and AI-driven decision-making, these facilities can proactively respond to shifts in the supply chain, optimize resource allocation, and enhance operational efficiency. As integral parts of the value chain, autonomous tank storage facilities will enable rapid adjustments to supply and demand fluctuations, reduce human intervention to essential oversight, and ensure continuous optimization by digitalizing and interconnecting every workflow at the site. This transformation not only enhances safety and reliability but also paves the way for a resilient, future-ready terminal operation.

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OpenTAS: Continuing 40 Years of Success


Since the beginning of the year, Implico Group’s Terminal Management division has been operating as OpenTAS GmbH in order to focus specifically on energy transformation, digitalization and automation.

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