Nokia has signed a deal with Danish shipping giant Maersk to deploy private wireless network solutions across 450 vessels in its fleet.
In a statement, the network equipment vendor described the deployment as a critical step in enabling Maersk’s OneWireless IoT connectivity platform. The platform will offer benefits such as real-time cargo tracking, enhanced supply chain visibility, and improved operational efficiency for Maersk’s customers.
Maersk is seeking to overcome limitations of its existing onboard infrastructure - both on its own and chartered vessels - to boost scalability and future-proof its connectivity capabilities.
Nokia’s radio solutions will support a wide range of IoT devices, enabling secure interoperability between private and public networks. This will ensure reliable monitoring of cargo across sea, land, and ports. One cited use case is real-time temperature tracking of perishable goods, such as fruits and vegetables.
“With our next-generation connectivity platform, we will be able to offer our customers notable benefits, including real-time cargo tracking, enhanced supply chain visibility, and improved operational efficiency,” said Kjeld Dittmann, Head of Vessel & Cargo Connectivity at Maersk. “This platform is designed to support thousands of IoT devices, ensuring optimal performance for reefer tracking and fleet IoT.”
Tommi Uitto, President of Mobile Networks at Nokia, added: “Nokia’s leadership in private wireless goes far beyond connectivity, as demonstrated by this major new contract with Maersk. Our Radio Access portfolio and MantaRay network management solution will deliver reliable, real-time, and future-ready mobile networks to optimize Maersk’s marine operations. We look forward to working closely with them on this important project.”
