CentrePort has partnered up with Tū Ātea Limited to build New Zealand’s first commercial private 5G network at its Wellington port.
The network, scheduled to go live in Q3 2025, aims to enhance port operations by providing high-speed connectivity to devices used in managing freight, which totals around 4 million tonnes annually. The network will use 5G network slicing, offering dedicated wireless capacity for mission-critical operations.
The network will comprise several 5G high-power radio transceivers and antennas deployed on CentrePort’s existing light-pole infrastructure, connected over a fibre optic network to Tū Ātea’s Converged (4G & 5G capable) Packet Core.
It means we can provide 5G network slicing to CentrePort, which is a game changer when it comes to offering dedicated wireless capacity for mission-critical operations.
..said Antony Royal, Chief Executive Officer, Tū Ātea.
5G network slicing creates multiple virtual networks within a single physical 5G network. Each “slice” can be customised to meet specific use cases with different latency or throughput requirements, allowing various services to run more efficiently and securely on the same network infrastructure.
In addition, the Private 5G network builds on CentrePort’s recent efforts to innovate its port operations, including a pilot scale of an onsite battery energy storage system (BESS) and second solar array, which will improve resilience and enhance the potential for future emission reductions.
Our port is a dynamic environment where reliable and fast communication is vital for the safety of our staff and the overall efficiency of the port.
…said Anthony Delaney, Chief Executive Officer, CentrePort.
