Ericsson and Net Feasa bring 5G IoT connectivity to container ships
Ericsson and Net Feasa have formed a partnership to deploy 4G and 5G IoT connectivity on container vessels. The system combines onboard mobile networks with satellite backhaul and AI-ready data systems for cargo visibility.
The partnership is being developed from Singapore, a major maritime hub, and is aimed at vessel owners and shipping companies. The companies said port operators will also be able to access cargo visibility from the point of departure to the destination port.
Maritime transport carries more than 80% of global merchandise trade by volume, according to UNCTAD. The Ericsson-Net Feasa deployment is focused on container shipping, where connected assets can include refrigerated containers, dangerous goods units, and other monitored cargo.
UNCTAD projected containerised trade to grow by 1.4% in 2025. Reuters, citing UNCTAD’s Review of Maritime Transport 2025, reported that average shipping distances increased from 4,831 miles in 2018 to 5,245 miles in 2024.
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