OpenTAS: Taking Storage Terminals from Automation to Autonomy

Co-CEO Monica Hildinger explains how OpenTAS is shaping the next phase of terminal operations When the global tank storage community gathered in Rotterdam on 10 & 11 March for StocExpo 2026, the conversation once again revolved around key challenges: increasing operational complexity, stricter regulatory requirements, workforce shortages, cybersecurity threats and the pressure to operate more sustainably and predictably. For Monica Hildinger, co-CEO of OpenTAS, these challenges signal more than incremental change. ‘The question is no longer whether to digitalise, but how to turn digitalisation into measurable efficiency, safety and ultimately autonomy,’ she says. This shift lay at the heart of her speaking session at the show: From Automation to Autonomy: Building Efficient, Predictable and Resilient Terminal Operations. It also defines the strategic intent behind OpenTAS 365. Why Automation Alone is not Enough for Storage Terminals Over the past decade, tank terminals have invested heavily in automation. Individual processes were digitalised, field equipment connected, scheduling tools introduced, and business system integrated. While these initiatives delivered...