Klaipėda Port has announced that is set to trial Lithuania’s first 5G standalone (SA) network, aiming to enhance connectivity and security.
As stated, the tests will allow the Klaipėda State Seaport Authority and port operators to assess the benefits of a private 5G network, preparing for future deployments at critical infrastructure sites nationwide.
Moreover, it will enable terminals to connect container cranes, autonomous vehicles and other equipment to a private 5G network, aiming to ensure both continuous and highly secure connectivity.
Klaipėda Port is already among the most digitally advanced ports in the Baltic Sea region – we operate freight and goods information system (KIPIS) and information system of shipping management in the seaport (LUVIS), and we are actively developing a digital port twin. Testing a private 5G network is another strategic step forward.
…said Algis Latakas, Director General, Klaipėda State Seaport Authority.
In addition, port employees can retire outdated devices in favor of a 5G-based Push-to-Talk (PTT) system, which can function even during external network outages.
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. We’re opening a new technological chapter in Lithuania.
…said Giedrė Kaminskaitė-Salters, Head of Telia Lithuania
