Maher Terminals enhancing operations with private wireless

Nokia and its partner, Future Technologies Venture, have deployed the Nokia Edge platform to provide private wireless connectivity, devices and applications for Maher Terminals, one of the world’s largest container terminal operators, enabling the company to take advantage of real-time data and analytics in order to improve operational efficiency and fluidity throughout its Port Elizabeth terminal.
The 1.82 km2 marine container terminal, part of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey port complex, is considered one of the busiest terminals in North America. Maher Terminals loads and unloads 2 million containers annually for its shipping line customers and serves as the major container ship facility for cargoes entering and leaving the New York metropolitan area.
Maher Terminals chose Nokia because it needed a secure, reliable, high-bandwidth, low-latency wireless connectivity solution to optimise its terminal operations, supporting yard management, crane management and gate operations.
“We chose the Nokia solution to enhance our wireless connectivity, security and scalability to improve our equipment’s network reliability and communications, as well as providing superior connectivity options as we deploy advanced cargo handling and identification capabilities,” said Maher Terminals CIO Laura Markham. “The private wireless aspects also helped us meet our cybersecurity objectives in securing port operations.”
The Nokia Edge platform includes Nokia DAC for private wireless connectivity and edge capabilities in MX Industrial Edge (MXIE), ruggedised industrial devices, Nokia Industrial device management and Network Digital Twin. Nokia DAC’s private wireless connectivity enables real-time asset tracking and positioning, helping Maher Terminals maintain its cargo container handling objectives while increasing customer satisfaction.
Nokia Industrial devices connect vehicles, like straddle carriers, and people to the network for efficient transfer of data and communication. Nokia Industrial device management enables remote configuration and firmware upgrade of devices. Nokia Network Digital Twin brings live telemetry from devices continually validating the high-bandwidth and low-latency wireless connectivity enabling Maher Terminal to leverage the data for better planning.
“We are proud to partner with Nokia to deliver a turnkey solution for Maher Terminals,” said Peter Cappiello, CEO of Future Technologies Venture. “As a leading provider of IT solutions and services, we understand the needs and challenges of the transportation and logistics industry. We selected Nokia Edge platform and related solutions because they scale and can flexibly support a wide range of use cases and applications for our customers.”
“We are excited to collaborate with Future Technologies Venture and deploy a platform that will help Maher Terminals achieve its business and sustainability goals,” concluded David de Lancellotti, Vice President of Enterprise Campus Edge Sales at Nokia. “With our Edge platform for industries that integrates devices, edge computing, applications and private wireless connectivity, Maher Terminals will enhance their operational efficiency and visibility across their port operations.”
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