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Unlocking Industry-Grade
Port Connectivity .

Why Private 5G is the future backbone of Seaport Operations?

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Global Momentum
& Adoption

Global ports face pressure to improve throughput, safety, and operational eﬃciency.

Private 5G is emerging as a transformative solution.
Early deployments in major ports are already proving its value.

+40 ports worldwide have deployed or piloted LTE/5G (GSMA, 2024)

Port of Hamburg

First network-sliced private 5G testbed, running traﬃc control,
drones, AR/VR, and predictive maintenance on one network.
Simplified infrastructure and boosted automation readiness with
full data control

Port of Qingdao

World’s first fully 5G-automated port with remote cranes, AGVs,
and predictive maintenance.
Cut labor costs 70% & raised machine eﬃciency by 30%

Why 5G Connectivity for ports now?

Massive device density

Modern ports rely on thousands of connected devices (IoT sensors, cameras, AGVs, and cranes) operating simultaneously.

Private 5G provides the capacity & stability to manage this dense, mission-critical ecosystem without congestion.

Connectivity across large & harsh areas

Ports span vast areas with heavy machinery, metal structures, and weather exposure that disrupt traditional wireless signals.

Private 5G ensures consistent, uninterrupted coverage across indoor and outdoor zones, where public networks often fail.

Seamless handover for high mobility assets

In ports, assets like AGVs, trucks, and cranes are constantly on the move.

Private 5G enables seamless handover between network cells, maintaining real-time connectivity without drops, essential for automation and safety.

Real-time data for logistics and safety

AGV and crane operation requires real-time video streams and commands. Worker safety must be ensured by permanent data monitoring.

Private 5G allows instant transmission of data from sensors, cameras, and vehicles, enabling faster logistics coordination and quicker safety responses for smoother operations.

Use Cases Driving Transformation

Self-driving vehicles optimize container
transport with real-time route updates

Remote-controlled cranes & RTGs*

Real-time location tracking improves logistics flow and reduces losses

Connected wearables for safety

5G streams HD video for remote equipment checks and site security

AGVs

Operators control heavy machinery safely and precisely from a distance.

Asset tracking (containers, chassis, tugs)

Smart helmets and vests monitor worker
safety and enable faster response

High-resolution video for inspection & surveillance

* RTGs : Rubber-tired gantry cranes

Business Impact of Automation Enabled by 5G

30%

increase in container handling eﬃciency (Deloitte, 2023)

40%

reduction in incident response time with connected wearables

$2-3M

annual OPEX savings in automated yard management (Accenture)

>99.99%

SLA enabling continuous operations

70%

lower downtime compared to Wi-Fi deployments (McKinsey, 2022)

Performance comparison

Metric

Private 5G

Wi-Fi/LTE

Coverage

Wide, seamless

Fragmented

Latency

<10ms

30-100ms

Mobility

Seamless handover

Interruptions likely

Security

SIM/eSIM + slicing

Shared credentials

QoS/SLA

Guaranteed

Best eﬀort

Device density

1000s/AP

50-100/AP

Interference

Controlled

High in RF-heavy env.

Edge processing

Supported

Limited

Spectrum control

Dedicated/local

Shared/unlicensed

Let’s Build the Port of the Future

Unlock higher throughput

Boost safety & compliance

Cut downtime & operational costs

Prepare for autonomous logistics

Deployment & ROI Roadmap

Radio planning

Radio planning & site survey to confirm quote

Full site go‑live in 12 weeks

Hardware delivery & installation, SIM/eSIM provisioning, Edge/core configuration, Integration with robot fleet, Acceptance testing

Post delivery support

Training of customer to use Network Monitoring Interface + online & on-site support. Network upgrade based on needs.

In-house supervision

IT team manages network with Network Monitoring Interface or chooses a turnkey managed service

Next Steps.

Site survey & spectrum check (free)

Define requirements & connectivity needs

Approve BoM & SLA

Kick-off deployment window

Explore use cases.

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