**Global shipping and telecom sectors:** Nokia and Maersk have partnered to deploy a private wireless network on 450 vessels, enhancing real-time cargo monitoring and IoT integration to boost operational efficiency and supply chain visibility in maritime logistics by early 2026.
Nokia and Maersk Forge Strategic Wireless Partnership to Enhance Maritime Connectivity
Nokia has entered into a pivotal agreement with Maersk, the global shipping leader, to implement a comprehensive private wireless network across 450 vessels, significantly altering the landscape of maritime logistics. While financial details of the deal remain undisclosed, the deployment marks a significant stride in enhancing real-time cargo tracking and monitoring capabilities. This initiative is particularly crucial for transporting sensitive goods, such as perishables, which require strict oversight of temperature and humidity conditions during transit.
The new private wireless infrastructure is designed to create a unified and secure environment capable of supporting thousands of IoT devices. This innovative system features advanced hardware from Nokia’s compact small cells lineup, alongside specialized antennas and a vessel-mounted radio core that communicates via satellite backhaul. Moreover, a centralized network management system will be established at Maersk’s operations centre, providing a holistic view of network performance and enabling efficient maintenance and monitoring.
Nokia has prioritised the rollout of this advanced technology, aiming to complete deployments by the first quarter of next year. This contract not only reinforces Nokia’s prominence in the private wireless sector—particularly for logistics and transport— but also responds to a growing demand for IoT integration within these industries. An analysis by the Dell’Oro Group forecasts a significant growth in private wireless RAN revenue, contrasting a slight decline in public RAN revenues. As traditional vendors like Nokia, Huawei, and Ericsson expand their footprints in this burgeoning domain, the maritime sector appears poised for transformative advancements.
Maersk anticipates that this state-of-the-art platform will boost operational efficiency and elevate supply chain visibility, especially for refrigerated cargo, a vital aspect of its business model. The scalability and intended future-proofing of the network reflect Maersk’s commitment to remaining at the forefront of digital demands within global logistics. This project mirrors other collaborations Nokia has engaged in, aiming to modernize port operations and increase efficiency across various maritime scenarios.
For instance, Nokia’s recent partnership with Carrix to implement its Digital Automation Cloud (DAC) solution across several major U.S. container terminals signifies a broad commitment to improving operational performance within the marine terminal sector. This focus on enhancing connectivity is echoed in other projects, such as the digital transformation at the Port of Seattle and the deployment of a 4.9G network at the Puerto Bahía terminal in Colombia. Each initiative aims to facilitate real-time communication among various logistics stakeholders, improving efficiency and security across the board.
In light of these developments, Nokia’s engagement with Maersk is part of a larger trend toward digital transformation in maritime contexts, a future where connectivity will be paramount. The ongoing evolution of private wireless solutions is not merely a response to current market trends but rather a proactive measure to prepare for the logistics demands of tomorrow. As the industry adapts to increasing technological complexities, the collaboration between Nokia and Maersk exemplifies a significant step in redefining operational capabilities within global shipping.
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Source: Noah Wire Services
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