Antwerp Gateway goes wireless

Photo: DP World Antwerp

British Telecommunications (BT) has deployed a wireless backbone network at DP World's container terminal located in the Port of Antwerp with the use of Rajant's Kinetic Mesh technology.

The network has been designed to provide always-on, real-time, secure, and resilient connectivity for not only the 900 people working at Antwerp Gateway but also the growing demands of connected devices. These, in turn, will help DP World Antwerp to analyse and optimise processes and operations, such as the movement of vehicles around the terminal.

According to BT, the network dynamically adapts to accommodate connectivity for moving vehicles and overcomes obstacles within an ever-changing environment, including the presence of containers or large ships. It also complies with radio frequency and industrial regulations governing use of wireless on the site.

"The container industry and global supply chain is undergoing huge changes enabled by digital technology. BT understands this and is helping us innovate to build on our success. Working together, we have successfully completed a wireless backbone solution that creates an infrastructure for future IoT deployments, opening up the possibilities of automation and artificial intelligence. It is our backbone for growth," Patrick Putman, Chief Information & Innovation Officer, DP World, said.

Chet Patel, Global Transformation Officer & President Continental Europe, Global Services, BT, added to this, "Deploying an innovative wireless backbone in such a complex and dynamic industrial environment, which operates non-stop, 24 hours-a-day, 365 days-a-year, demands detailed planning and precise execution. The success of the Antwerp Gateway wireless backbone solution is due not only to the technical expertise of the project team but also their in-depth knowledge of how major container terminals operate. This is a great example of how BT can innovate with customers and technology partners to create solutions that transform business."

Also, read more about Rajant's take on the latest technological developments in the interview Darwin was right (even about IT) with Chris Mason, Director of Sales - EMEA, Rajant Corporation, which you'll find under the following link+