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
The scope of the project involves process
optimization in real-time dispatching with the local
companies, automated loading of bulk carriers and
autonomous driving on the harbor premises in the
indoor and outdoor areas. The required area of
network coverage is approximately 60ha.
Solution & 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’ in-house 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.
