CASE STUDY provide an industry ecosystem testbed to help build a future blueprint of 5G-enabled smart applications to automate manual tasks , improve decision-making and reduce CO 2 emissions .
The future of maritime industry innovation was further discussed by the Port of Tyne across three days early November at Maritime Innovation Week 2023 .
Matthew Beeton , Chief Executive Officer , Port of Tyne , said : “ I believe that 5G is going to play a crucial role in helping Port of Tyne achieve our goals . We can streamline our operations , improve safety and sustainability and drive growth and innovation throughout the entire maritime industry and beyond .
THE PORT IS POSITIONING ITSELF TO INTEGRATE A SERIES OF FUTURE
5G APPLICATIONS AND ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES
TO SUPPORT NEW CUSTOMER REQUIREMENTS .
“ With seamless connectivity , we can link shipping companies , logistics providers and regulatory bodies from around the world , enabling us to work together more effectively to address global challenges like climate change and cybersecurity threats .”
Ashish Gupta , MD , Corporate and Public Sector at BT , said : “ What makes 5G so exciting is it allows innovative use cases which help businesses do things quicker , safer , smarter , better . At Port of Tyne , it ’ s about taking people out of harm ’ s way , where autonomous machines could instead be used in dangerous environments and laying the digital foundations to introduce new technologies and improve efficiency at the port .”
Duncan Hawkins , VP Dedicated Networks and Enterprise Wireless Solutions , Ericsson , said : “ Together with BT and the Port of Tyne we are turning the vision of a 5G port into a reality and this deployment serves as a great model of maritime innovation for the UK and the world .
“ 5G brings the essential characteristics such as coverage , speed and low latency to leverage new applications and use cases required to transform port operations , drive business efficiencies and build a blueprint for sustainability success and future economic growth .” p
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