10/13/2026
A port that constantly changes can't afford a network that's stuck in place. 🏗️ At the Port of Tyne in the UK, frequent site reconfigurations made traditional underground cabling increasingly restrictive. The port needed connectivity that could adapt as quickly as its operations.
Working with BT and Ericsson, the port deployed a Private 5G network to support:
• Automated container inspections using cameras and AI
• Real-time tracking of vehicles and equipment
• AI-powered safety monitoring
• Smart gates that automate vehicle identification
By running 4G and 5G concurrently, the port can also support existing devices while introducing new capabilities.
The project recently earned recognition in TeckNexus' Private Networks Awards, giving us another reason to share how the Port of Tyne is putting private wireless to work.
Explore the award-winning deployment:
Ericsson and BT deployed UK's private 5G network at Port of Tyne, enabling automated inspections, AI safety monitoring, smart gates.