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From experience-based design to simulation-driven certainty
As automation systems grow larger and more complex, experience-based design alone is no longer sufficient. System 3R uses simulation to analyze throughput, utilization, and bottlenecks before systems are built. This enables data-driven decisions, optimized system sizing, reduced investment risk, and automation solutions precisely aligned with customer requirements.
Systems Navigator
Feb 103 min read


NOVIMOVE: Validating smarter inland waterway transport through simulation
Theodor-Heuss-Brücke Düsseldorf - Tanker barge with destination Basel Inland waterway transport has a key role in making European freight transport more sustainable and efficient. As part of the EU-funded NOVIMOVE project (Novel Inland Waterway Transport Concepts for Moving Freight Effectively), Systems Navigator contributed advanced simulation modeling to turn innovative ideas into actionable, validated solutions. NOVIMOVE focused on improving freight transport along the Rh
Systems Navigator
Jan 62 min read


Systems Navigator develops an algorithm for 'Smart order picking' with Snijtechniek Brabant
DELFT; Feb. 1, 2023 – Snijtechniek Brabant and Systems Navigator develop a "Smart order picking" algorithm that supports Snijtechniek...
Systems Navigator
Feb 3, 20232 min read


Rijkswaterstaat, Witteveen+Bos and Systems Navigator analyze the lock complex IJmuiden using SIVAK
Optimizing the design of a lock complex using SIVAK simulation.
Systems Navigator
Feb 17, 20224 min read


Eurotank Amsterdam turns to data-driven decision making to further improve customer service
Systems Navigator's proven technology supports decision making based on facts and quantitative scenario comparison DELFT; October 26,...
Systems Navigator
Oct 26, 20212 min read


ATPC Terminal N.V. digitalizes planning & scheduling operations
DELFT; October 7, 2021 - ATPC Terminal N.V. is VTTI’s 2nd terminal to adopt Systems Navigator’s advanced Dropboard planning & scheduling...
Systems Navigator
Oct 8, 20212 min read


Optimizing filling lines in the FMCG industry
In the fast-moving consumer goods industry (FMCG), it is extremely important to get the maximum performance from your filling lines. With...
Systems Navigator
Sep 13, 20212 min read


Systems Navigator to start rollout of Dropboard at the Platform of TotalEnergies in Antwerp
DELFT; September 8, 2021 - The European Refining and Petrochemicals entity of TotalEnergies has selected Dropboard as its planning &...
Systems Navigator
Sep 7, 20212 min read


Update: Systems Navigator partner in the NOVIMOVE research program
DELFT; June 21, 2021 - Systems Navigator partners with 21 parties in the Horizon 2020 research program NOVIMOVE. Systems Navigator will...
Systems Navigator
Jun 21, 20212 min read


SLNG renews ADP scheduling technology contract
Systems Navigator is proud to announce the renewal of the current contract with another 5 years. Image courtesy of Singapore LNG...
Systems Navigator
Apr 7, 20211 min read


Koole Tankstorage Pernis analyzes various investment options
Systems Navigator supports KTP in evaluating multiple investment scenarios aimed at optimizing customer service. DELFT; February 25,...
Systems Navigator
Feb 25, 20212 min read


Stolthaven Terminals and Systems Navigator further improve simulation model library
Together with Stolthaven Terminals, Systems Navigator further improved the Generic Oil Model (GOM) infrastructure logic for complex...
Systems Navigator
Jan 13, 20213 min read


Systems Navigator models TCO's Future Growth Project supply chain logistics
DELFT; December 9, 2020 – Over the last three years, pre-assembled units, or modules, were delivered from around the world to the Tengiz...
Systems Navigator
Dec 9, 20201 min read


EPS Customer Solutions and Systems Navigator partner to develop "Digital Models" for Oil Refineries
DELFT; November 12, 2020 – EPS Customer Solutions B.V. and Systems Navigator B.V. have formed a partnership to implement Digital Models for customers in Downstream Refining, Energy industry and Trading & Supply Companies. These customers can benefit from the extensive international experience of both Companies enabling a significant improvement in the Performance and Safe Operation of their assets including Logistics, Planning and Optimization. Existing challenges Downstream
Systems Navigator
Nov 12, 20203 min read


Vesta Terminal Antwerp adds Jet fuel to its storage portfolio
Systems Navigator supports VTA in finding the best waterside configuration to secure the logistical flexibility for its customers DELFT; ...
Systems Navigator
Nov 2, 20203 min read


VTTI-ETT Case Study
Systems Navigator and VTTI’s Euro Tank Terminal celebrate 7 years of working together in over 10 simulation projects executed. Furthermore, ETT was the launching customer of Systems Navigator’s Planning & Scheduling solution Dropboard. The Smart Scheduling module in Dropboard helps ETT to optimize their scheduling. Currently, ETT is using Dropboard for both barge and vessel planning. The work done at ETT in the past 7 years is proof of the support that a simulation-based solu
Systems Navigator
Sep 2, 20202 min read


EVOS Amsterdam and Systems Navigator explore new approaches to infrastructure optimization
DELFT; August 12, 2020 - Systems Navigator assisted Evos Amsterdam to gain insight into different infrastructure allocation set-ups,...
Systems Navigator
Aug 12, 20202 min read


Systems Navigator partner in the NOVIMOVE research program
DELFT; July 16, 2020 - Systems Navigator partners with 21 parties in the Horizon 2020 research program NOVIMOVE. Systems Navigator will...
Systems Navigator
Jul 16, 20202 min read


BASF Antwerp Case Study
"Systems Navigator developed a jetty simulation tool that includes the representation of the current situation at BASF Antwerp and allows...
Systems Navigator
Jul 6, 20201 min read


Systems Navigator & Paragon Covid-19 support to Brazil
DELFT; Jun 11, 2020 - Systems Navigator & Paragon unite their efforts to support the distribution of PPE consumables to all Brazilian...
Systems Navigator
Jun 16, 20202 min read


German LNG Terminal chooses Systems Navigator to optimize Terminal utilization
DELFT; November 29, 2019 - German LNG Terminal selected Systems Navigator to advise on Terminal optimization and process improvements....
Systems Navigator
Dec 9, 20192 min read


BASF Antwerp optimizes its jetty utilization using Systems Navigator’s simulation solution
DELFT; July 8, 2019 - BASF Antwerp partners with Systems Navigator to optimize its Jetty utilization. Systems Navigator developed a...
Systems Navigator
Jul 8, 20192 min read


DSM Food Specialties B.V. partners with Systems Navigator to develop a simulation tool
DELFT; May. 21, 2019 - DSM Food Specialties B.V. and Systems Navigator partner to develop a simulation tool that supports tactical and...
Systems Navigator
May 21, 20191 min read


Koole Terminals is optimizing its jetty utilization using Dropboard planning & scheduling platform
DELFT; May 13, 2019 - Koole Tankstorage Minerals is the first within the Koole group to benefit from Dropboard’s advanced technology....
Systems Navigator
May 13, 20192 min read


Slob Shipyard, Duurzaamheidsfabriek and Systems Navigator partner to develop a Digital Twin
DELFT; May 10, 2019 - Slob Shipyard, the Duurzaamheidsfabriek and Systems Navigator are proud to announce their partnership to develop a...
Systems Navigator
May 9, 20193 min read


Jacobs Douwe chooses Systems Navigator to design and develop an operational scheduling solution
DELFT; Feb. 26, 2019 - Systems Navigator has been selected by Jacobs Douwe to design and develop an operational scheduling solution for...
Systems Navigator
Feb 26, 20191 min read


Rijkswaterstaat chose Systems Navigator and Witteveen+Bos for the development of the new SIVAK
Rijkswaterstaat selects Systems Navigator for the development of the new SIVAK simulation software for modeling waterway infrastructure such as locks and bridges
Systems Navigator
Feb 13, 20193 min read


Tata Steel increases potential throughput in IJmuiden
Authors: Stevo Akkerman (Tata Steel IJmuiden), Daan Merkestein (Systems Navigator) Use of mathematical modelling of a new steel coil...
Systems Navigator
Nov 27, 20182 min read


Systems Navigator's technology expert warns about IMO 2020
Ports need to be prepared for longer ship waiting times and to invest in new infrastructure as a result of the upcoming International...
Systems Navigator
Nov 16, 20182 min read


Port of Fujairah prepares for IMO 2020
Credit: Port of Fujairah Systems Navigator performs an IMO 2020 impact scan of port logistics and defines performance targets to...
Systems Navigator
Nov 6, 20182 min read


Port of Duqm drafts new port rules
Systems Navigator supports defining new port rules that maximize the port’s potential now and into the future DELFT; Mar. 22, 2018 – The...
Systems Navigator
Mar 22, 20182 min read


Designing the best maritime infrastructure!
Designing the best cost effective maritime infrastructure by maximizing capacity, service & safety using state-of-the-art web based...
Systems Navigator
Mar 13, 20181 min read


VTTI’s Euro Tank Terminal Rotterdam finishes DROPBOARD implementation
Euro Tank Terminal Rotterdam is the first terminal to use Systems Navigator’s new advanced planning & scheduling platform DELFT; Nov. 28, 2017 - Euro Tank Terminal (ETT) and Systems Navigator are proud to announce the successful implementation of DROPBOARD at the terminal. A joint project team, consisting of itank, ETT and Systems Navigator employees, developed a live connection between ETT’s existing ERP system and DROPBOARD for a flawless fit with ETT operations. The custo
Systems Navigator
Nov 29, 20172 min read


Increase safety, efficiency & service with lower emissions & operating costs?
Find out how TNT has been able to exceed their customer expectations by improving their operations at a distribution hub, using...
Systems Navigator
Nov 16, 20171 min read


Odfjell Terminals (Rotterdam) prepares for increase in terminal throughput
DELFT; Sep. 14, 2017 - Systems Navigator advises on preferred strategy to increase terminal throughput while improving service levels. In...
Systems Navigator
Sep 14, 20172 min read


How to increase contractor efficiency & safety by optimizing the daily commute?
Organizing an efficient & safe commute for 20,000s of workers was the main reason to model the traffic for a large energy company at one...
Systems Navigator
Jul 6, 20171 min read


Vopak Terminals, The Netherlands
Systems Navigator recommends operational improvements and infrastructure optimizations to several Vopak terminals in the Netherlands to increase terminal throughput without reducing service levels. In order to prepare its terminals for the future Vopak selected Systems Navigator to advise on terminal optimization and process improvements. The expected performance of three terminals is investigated by means of multiple scenarios. The scenarios focus on expected future throughp
Systems Navigator
Dec 9, 20161 min read


Euro Tank Terminal, The Netherlands
Systems Navigator has been selected by Euro Tank Terminal (ETT) to strengthen its business through the firm’s DROPBOARD planning and...
Systems Navigator
Dec 2, 20162 min read


Singapore LNG (SLNG), Singapore
Image courtesy from Singapore LNG Corporation Singapore LNG Corporation Pte Ltd (SLNG) owns and operates Singapore’s first LNG Terminal...
Systems Navigator
Oct 18, 20161 min read


H-Energy East Coast, India
Image courtesy from H-Energy After the successful delivery of a simulation and Annual Delivery Plan system for H-Energy's West Coast...
Systems Navigator
Jun 27, 20161 min read
OCI Nitrogen Terminal, The Netherlands
OCI Nitrogen’s Rotterdam terminal is located in the Europoort. The terminal shares a berth, which can complicate the scheduling of vessel...
Systems Navigator
Apr 6, 20161 min read


Fujairah Oil Tanker Terminals, UAE
Image courtesy of Port of Fujairah The Oil and Chemical Department of the Port of Fujairah, Fujairah Oil Tanker Terminals (FOTT),...
Systems Navigator
Feb 9, 20162 min read


Port de Safi, Morocco
Systems Navigator delivered a model to study to confirm and optimize the marine infrastructures capacities for the facilities taking into...
Systems Navigator
Jan 15, 20161 min read


Offshore Wind Tenders … How to get it right the first time!
The offshore wind industry in the Netherlands is like an anthill right now. When you look at it from a distance it looks like a complete chaos, but when you focus on the individual activities all movements start to make sense. Every player in the industry is busy preparing bids for the outstanding tenders or working on the ultimate criteria to select the best contractor or consortium for the project. The scene looks like old times at high school, everyone is flirting with eve
Systems Navigator
Dec 1, 20152 min read


VTTI Euro Tank Terminal (ETT), The Netherlands
Photo courtesy of Euro Tank Terminal Euro Tank Terminal (ETT), VTTI’s terminal in the Port of Rotterdam, is investigating ways to increase customer satisfaction. To do so, Systems Navigator is selected as an independent consultant to analyze and find solutions for various bottlenecks existing in current terminal logistics. ETT and Systems Navigator have agreed on a continuous cooperation in order to be on top of market changes. Analyzed bottlenecks focus not only on landside
Systems Navigator
Sep 28, 20151 min read
Advanced planning and scheduling for Panama Canal, Panama
The Panama Canal Authority has been an extensive user of simulation technology since 2002. With the ongoing expansion project that...
Systems Navigator
Sep 9, 20151 min read
Samsun Oil Refinery, Turkey
Simulation of the logistics chain for oil products – Optimization of oil tanker traffic (fleet and frequency), definition of design...
Systems Navigator
May 20, 20141 min read


H-Energy West Coast, India
H-Energy is setting up a LNG regasification terminal at the west coast of Maharashtra, India. The LNG terminal will operate on a tolling...
Systems Navigator
Apr 1, 20142 min read


VTTI ATT Tanjung Bin (ATB), Malaysia
Photo courtesy of VTTI ATT Tanjung Bin (ATB) VTTI’s ATT Tanjung Bin (ATB) terminal is a world-class terminal in Johor, Malaysia and forms part of the larger Singapore oil-hub. The current storage capacity is 890,000 cbm and the terminal is able to handle all tanker sizes, including VLCC’s. ATB is being constructed in multiple phases. Phase 1 of the ATB oil terminal is designed to handle well over 20 million metric tons of oil products per annum, accommodating 5 seagoing tanke
Systems Navigator
Apr 1, 20142 min read


Wind Park Wikinger
Systems Navigator offshore wind logistics simulation technology is used to improve the supply chain and reduce costs. Find more reference...
Systems Navigator
Mar 25, 20141 min read
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