Port logistics and supply chain digitalization platform for European intermodal terminals
Circle Group operates a suite of software products for port terminals, inland logistics hubs, and supply chain visibility across Europe. The tech stack (Java, Spring Boot, PostgreSQL, Docker) is typical for enterprise logistics software, but the adoption of AI tooling (ChatGPT, Gemini) alongside active projects in AI-driven testing, security analysis, and automated debugging signals an internal engineering efficiency push—suggesting the group is attempting to scale software quality and delivery speed without proportional headcount growth.
Circle Group, founded in Genoa in 2012 and now a public company, is the parent holding a portfolio of specialized software and consulting firms. The core business is digitalization of port and intermodal logistics, with proprietary platforms including Milos (terminal operating system), Extended Port Community System, MasterSPED (supply chain visibility), and StarTracking (shipment tracking). The group acquired three software houses between 2017 and 2022 (Info.era, NEXT Freight, Cargo Start) and established NEXT Customs in 2024 to address customs digitalization. Circle also holds stakes in Magellan Circle (EU consultancy and funding advisory), ACCUDIRE (document digitization), and eXyond (customs solutions). The organization operates across Italy with a mid-sized engineering and logistics operations team.
Java, Spring Boot, Jakarta EE, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Docker, WildFly, Python, and JavaScript/Vue on the frontend. Recently adopting ChatGPT and Gemini for development and testing workflows.
The group builds terminal operating systems (Milos), port community platforms, supply chain visibility tools (MasterSPED, StarTracking), and customs digitalization solutions for European ports, inland terminals, maritime agencies, and logistics operators.
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