Smart Tyne

The Port of Tyne, in collaboration with BT and Ericsson, has launched a new 4G and 5G private network, which it says makes it the first smart port in the UK able to deploy port-wide standalone connectivity. Deployment of this private 5G wireless network means the port is able to integrate future 5G applications and advanced technologies, including autonomous navigation technology, survey drones, smart surveillance, artificial intelligence (AI), and remote crane operations as it transitions to a green smart port.