Seaport Wismar partnered with Cocus to build their P5G network based
on Open Ran technology. Seaport Wismar is a Port logistics in the Baltic
Sea region. This project funded by Federal Ministry of Digital Affairs and
Transport with 4.1 million euros until 2024 to test various 5G applications
for German ports. This will also serve as a proof-of-concept for Portable
5G, a framework that theorized that mobile P5G network architecture will
lead to the advancement of industrial sectors.
Challenges
Seaport Wismar partnered with Cocus to build their P5G network based
on Open Ran technology. Seaport Wismar is a Port logistics in the Baltic
Sea region. This project funded by Federal Ministry of Digital Affairs and
Transport with 4.1 million euros until 2024 to test various 5G applications
for German ports. This will also serve as a proof-of-concept for Portable
5G, a framework that theorized that mobile P5G network architecture will
lead to the advancement of industrial sectors.
Solutions & Benefits
Cocus managed the whole project from strategizing to implementation.
To build the P5G network, Cocus worked with other third party service
providers like Airspan, FibroLAN, Rhode & Schwarz. Cocus relied on
Airspan’s Open RAN technology which was compatible to Cocus’ inhouse
developed core networking system. This proved Airspan’s Open
RAN’s flexibility in terms of integration to core network systems other than
its usual discretion on vendor-based mobile internet services.
The deployment was a success. With the upgrade of Seaport Wismar to
P5G network architecture, it has more efficient multi-purpose terminals
and offers a diverse range of port-specific services such as project cargo,
general cargo and bulk cargo that are handled via the terminals. Seaport
Wismar now manages its own network infrastructure and terminals.
Another advantage of this this project is that its notion of Portable 5.0
came to reality which sparked the adaptation of P5G to German industry.
