Digital maps, professional navigation, and custom data layers - all from a single source
Modern mobility, logistics, and operational scenarios place high demands on mapping and navigation solutions. Standard solutions are often insufficient when vehicle-specific routes, industry-specific POIs, or special operational situations must be taken into account.
Map and Route is a certified reseller of HERE and MapTrip by infoware and offers professional mapping and navigation solutions for trucks, field service, and complex fleet applications. We combine powerful mapping and navigation solutions with customer-specific data layers, POI data, and mobility data—tailored precisely to your use case. The mapping and navigation solutions can be operated using license-free map data from OpenStreetMap. Map and Route also operates its own mapping servers in Germany, which handle over 2 billion hits annually.
Customized card solutions instead of standard cards
Custom data layers as a key source of added value
In addition to a wide range of standard maps, we integrate custom data layers, such as:
- Custom POIs (e.g., electrical distribution boxes for field service)
- POI data from our portfolio, either individually or combined
- Additions to static POIs with dynamic events such as construction sites or road closures
This results in map-based information and navigation solutions that not only visualize data but also actively support operational processes such as route planning, dispatch management, and navigation.
Who are our mapping and navigation solutions designed for?
Typical Target Audiences & Use Cases
Energy supplier
- Route planning and optimization for technical field service teams using specific POIs
Public Transportation Agencies
- Visualization, analysis, and planning of complex traffic and emergency response scenarios
Logistics companies
- Optimized route planning and
- route optimization for trucks, special transport, and CEP services
- Charging planning for electric vehicles (including charging point utilization forecasts)
Provider of industry-specific software solutions
- Integration of map and navigation features, including data layers (e.g., in the areas of transportation or route planning for electric and mixed fleets)
Emergency services (law enforcement, emergency medical services, ...)
- Planning of safety and evacuation routes
- Specialized navigation solutions off standard roads
Publishers of digital media such as directories
- Publication and operation of topic-specific digital maps
- Enhanced as needed with additional POIs, data layers, and interactive map content
In addition, Map and Route is continuously expanding its range of services through specialized applications in transport logistics, funding projects under the mFUND program of the Federal Ministry of Digital and Transport (BMDV), and strategic marketing partnerships. In particular, we collaborate with CI-Services (CIS), a partner with proven expertise in intensive, personalized customer support and excellent networks in industry, logistics, and the public sector.
Mapping platforms for professional mapping and navigation solutions
HERE – Accurate maps, routing, and location services for businesses
HERE Technologies is a leading global provider of digital map, routing, and location services, offering high-precision maps (including HD maps). Companies use HERE for applications ranging from logistics optimization and smart mobility solutions to smart city scenarios. The platform offers companies access to extensive map content, routing functions, traffic information, and geocoding; companies can combine their own data with HERE services, for example for vehicle tracking, navigation with real-time traffic, or location-based analytics. HERE covers more than 200 countries and provides up-to-date, high-quality map and traffic data that can be flexibly integrated into web or enterprise applications.
HERE is a leader in the automotive sector and is used by numerous vehicle manufacturers for driver assistance systems and automated driving.
OpenStreetMap (OSM) – Open-source map for specialized mapping use cases
OpenStreetMap is a global, collaborative mapping project based on the voluntary contributions of a worldwide community that creates a free world map, the data for which is available under the Open Database License (ODbL). Anyone can contribute or use data on roads, points of interest, infrastructure, or geographical features. OSM data is used not only for general mapping applications but also for specialized maps (e.g., emergency services, nature conservation, accessibility, or winter sports), routing software, GIS analyses, and research in transportation, infrastructure, and urban planning. This database is particularly valuable because it is open, free of charge, and adaptable to a wide range of use cases—from personal GIS projects to integration into professional products.
Advantages of modern card solutions
Our mapping solutions are based on powerful platforms such as HERE and OpenStreetMap, and when used together, they offer significant advantages for professional applications:
Timeliness
Map data remains highly up-to-date thanks to continuous maintenance and verification, including through user-generated content from a global community of approximately 2.5 million active contributors who confirm and update map content
Interoperability
High interoperability, meaning the seamless exchange and sharing of geodata across different systems, applications, and organizations
Individuality
Customizable map display, e.g., with 2D or 3D visualizations, customer-specific color schemes, or thematic layers
Flexibility
Flexible access via uncompiled map content, standardized APIs, SDKs, and specialized software applications
Can be used anywhere
Cross-platform use in web, mobile, and embedded environments, such as in web-based applications, mobile apps, or built-in navigation devices
These features enable scalable, future-proof mapping and navigation solutions—from individual users to complex fleet and enterprise systems.
Sample Reference: Ticketing Solution for VAG Nuremberg
For VAG Verkehrs-Aktiengesellschaft Nürnberg, we operate a high-performance map-based solution based on OpenStreetMap (OSM) and provide both the map data and the technical platform for this purpose. VAG’s public map site is supplemented by extensive POI data that includes both general information and customer-specific content relevant to day-to-day transportation and operations.
To efficiently manage the vast amount of general and custom geodata, VAG Nürnberg uses a proprietary MapCMS (content management system with integrated mapping functionality) from Map and Route. This system allows POIs, map layers, and content to be centrally maintained, updated, and displayed as needed. The MapCMS is seamlessly integrated into VAG Nürnberg’s existing system landscape and enables structured, scalable, and low-maintenance management of complex map and location data.
This case study demonstrates how open-source maps, professional POI data, and a specialized map CMS can be combined to create a stable, future-proof mapping platform for public transportation agencies.
MapTrip – Professional Navigation for Fleets, Trucks, and Field Staff
MapTrip is an industry-specific navigation platform for companies with complex operational and fleet structures—ranging from technical field service and logistics to waste management, as well as emergency and security organizations.
The focus is not on standard navigation, but on reliable, assignment-specific route guidance that integrates seamlessly into existing processes. Map and Route specifically complements MapTrip with GIS analyses, custom map and data layers, and the integration of both internal and external POI data. The result is a professional navigation solution that supports planning, scheduling, and operations in equal measure.
What sets MapTrip apart:
- Vehicle- and mission-specific routing (e.g., trucks, field service, special-purpose vehicles)
- Integration of custom POIs and client-specific data layers
- Integration into existing system landscapes (app, SDK, APIs)
- GDPR-compliant operation on German servers
- Multilingual, driver-friendly interface for international teams
- MapTrip is available in various versions, e.g., for truck fleets,
- technical field service, or specialized emergency vehicles.
Why Map and Route – Your Partner for Map and Navigation Solutions
- Approximately 25 years of experience in data, mapping, and navigation solutions
- In-depth understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of individual mapping solutions, enabling us to provide well-founded, use-case-based consulting
- tailored to your needs
- Certified reseller of HERE & MapTrip
- Attractive terms & central support via Map and Route
- Integration of your own POIs, additional POI data from our portfolio, and/or mobility data into your chosen map or navigation solution
- Our own mapping servers in Germany with over 2 billion hits annually
Let's talk about your use case
Whether you’re an energy provider, a logistics company, a software provider, or a public institution—we’ll work with you to develop the right mapping and navigation solution.
FAQ
For which use cases are Map and Route's map and navigation solutions suitable?
For which use cases are Map and Route's map and navigation solutions suitable?
Our mapping and navigation solutions are particularly well-suited for complex, professional use cases in the B2B and public sector, such as fleet and truck navigation, technical field service, logistics and route optimization, traffic and infrastructure planning, safety and emergency response scenarios (emergency services), as well as integration into industry-specific software solutions.
Can custom POIs and customer-specific data be integrated into the maps?
Can custom POIs and customer-specific data be integrated into the maps?
Yes. Custom POIs and client-specific data can be integrated as separate data layers. These include, for example, infrastructure POIs, internal locations, or property-specific information. In addition, these can be combined with POI data from the Map and Route portfolio or with dynamic events such as construction zones or road closures.
Which mapping platform is right for my use case—HERE or OpenStreetMap?
Which mapping platform is right for my use case—HERE or OpenStreetMap?
The most suitable mapping platform depends on the specific use case. HERE is particularly well-suited for high-precision navigation, automotive, and fleet applications, while OpenStreetMap is primarily used for specialized, custom mapping applications. We provide vendor-neutral advice tailored to your specific use case.
Can the mapping and navigation solutions be integrated into existing systems?
Can the mapping and navigation solutions be integrated into existing systems?
Yes. Integration is easy—for example, via APIs or SDKs. Our solutions can be integrated into existing TMS, ERP, CRM, telematics, and industry-specific software systems, among others. We also operate our own mapping servers, which handle over 2 billion requests annually.
Is the use of the map and navigation solutions GDPR-compliant?
Is the use of the map and navigation solutions GDPR-compliant?
Yes. The map and navigation solutions we use, as well as the supplementary data services, are operated in compliance with the GDPR. MapTrip—just like our own mapping servers—is hosted exclusively on servers located in Germany. This ensures that all data protection requirements are met.
Is there any informational material available about MapTrip?
Is there any informational material available about MapTrip?
Yes. We provide a detailed brochure for MapTrip in PDF format that offers an overview of its features, use cases, and integration options.
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