Port of Tyne in northeast England, which is one of the UK’s key deep-sea gateways, is reporting it has made significant operational gains after adopting an Ericsson Private 5G network for several years.
With Ericsson Private 5G in place, the port said it has been able to run mobility-led and safety-focused applications with greater confidence in performance.
Consistent connectivity for real-time applications
The network, which uses BT spectrum and Ericsson’s on-site core and radio infrastructure, has supported daily operations by providing consistent connectivity for real-time applications across a complex site that spans 620 acres and supports operations across more than 3km of berths (dock space for mooring vessels).
The port operates across both sides of the River Tyne and depends on connected vehicles, machinery, and video-driven processes. Traditional wireless technologies were not able to offer the reliability or scale needed for this environment, where cabling is costly and operational layouts change several times per year.
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