Nokia will deploy a 5G private network for Carrix subsidiary Tideworks Technology at the Port of Seattle, Terminal 5.

The Nokia DAC platform is a low-latency private network that combines local edge computing capabilities, voice and video services and a catalogue of applications, as well as industrial connectors for industry-specific protocol connectivity.

The new network will provide connectivity indoors and out across Terminal 5 operations, cranes, trucks and lifts. Nokia DAC also incorporates ruggedised tablets and smartphones for terminal-wide, mobile voice communications and yard inventory applications.

The Nokia private network will be deployed over Band 53 (Globalstar-licensed) and Band 48 (CBRS).

Amanda Gress, Vice President of IT, Tideworks Technology, said: “The Nokia DAC platform proved its worth in rigorous testing at SSAT’s OICT Oakland terminal. It’s a logical next step to improve our terminal operating system reliability and ramp up future operational applications that require reliable and secure high-bandwidth performance. We look forward to securing and supporting the same kind of mobility, safety and productivity gains at SSAT’s Terminal 5 facility in Seattle.”

Matt Young, Vice President of U.S. Enterprise Sales, Nokia Cloud and Networking Services, said: “These use cases illustrate the benefits of private wireless in a port or intermodal terminal operation. Delivering new standards in network performance, Nokia DAC enables fast, resilient, cable-free operational connectivity. It also incorporates voice services and an edge computing platform that can handle terminal operating system data and industry-specific applications.”

Port of Seattle, Terminal 5 is part of the Northwest Seaport Alliance, one of the largest container gateways in North America by total combined inbound and outbound TEU volume. Terminal 5 is undergoing a major modernisation project to handle ultra-large container ships.