Telia cited smart container identification, autonomous truck movement between quays and remote operation of heavy equipment as potential use cases for a trial standalone (SA) private 5G network set to be installed at the port of Klaipeda in Lithuania.
The network will cover 10km and use a dedicated core able to provide network slicing. Use of SA 5G is expected to deliver sub-10 millisecond latency, Telia noted this compared with 15 milliseconds to 18 milliseconds on a non-standalone option.
Along with access to efficiency-boosting use cases for companies operating at the port and the Klaipeda State Seaport Authority itself, employees working on site will gain access to 5G-based push-to-talk systems providing a variety of upgrades on kit currently in use.
The deployment will also be the first SA 5G network in the country.
Telia Lithuania head Giedre Kaminskaite-Salters said: “The architecture makes the port’s network more resilient to hybrid threats, while ensuring even faster data transmission. This pilot will allow us to prepare for wider deployment across industries where uninterrupted connectivity is essential.”
Klaipeda State Seaport Authority director general Algis Latakas added: “Klaipeda is already among the most digitally advanced Baltic ports. Testing a private 5G network is another strategic step forward. It maximizes data security and makes advanced automation possible, while laying the foundation for future smart port infrastructure solutions.”