Hutchison Port Holdings Trust (HPH Trust) says it’s the first operator in Hong Kong to deploy 5G technology at its terminals.
Working with 3HK, five 5G base stations have been set up within HPH Trust’s Hong Kong terminals to enable ultra-high speed, low latency and massive machine-type communications. The company says this gives it more remote capabilities, the ability to connect to more connected devices and the potential to implement private real-time connections, according to Container Management.
“As a pioneer in the use of 5G technology, we appreciate 5G’s potential as an enabler for greater automation and digitalization and are glad to see the pilot projects in production operations,” said HPH Trust CEO Ivor Chow. “Looking ahead, we will incorporate 5G into the terminals’ development in our aspiration to become a smart port – including utilizing emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), blockchain and machine learning, starting with autonomous driving in the container yard to workplace video analytics to enhance safety and operational efficiency.”
The terminals are running three pilot projects including building a secure and reliable communications channel via 5G to control remote gantry cranes. The second pilot project has been running since late 2022. It includes a closed-circuit TV system with AI intrusion detection features at the gatehouse to strengthen the terminals’ security, notes Container Management.
Another CCTV system will be installed on cranes to monitor berth traffic and operations on vessels in the second quarter of this year. The projects are expected to reduce operating costs and improve accuracy, safety performance and operational efficiency. Funding from the ‘Subsidy Scheme of Encouraging Early Development of 5G’ by the Office of the Communications Authority helped to kick start the pilot projects.
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