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Verizon Business Launches Private 5G Deployment Across Thames Freeport

The rollout underpins a multibillion-dollar operational transformation that will power AI-driven analytics at Estuary ports.

3d printed objects representing 5G are put on a motherboard in this picture illustration taken April 24, 2020. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic /Illustration/File Photo
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Overview

  • Verizon Business will deploy private 5G networks at DP World London Gateway, Port of Tilbury and Ford’s Dagenham plant to deliver dedicated connectivity for logistics and manufacturing operations.
  • Nokia serves as the sole hardware and software provider, supplying its Digital Automation Cloud platform and MX Industrial Edge to power network performance and management.
  • The new infrastructure will support advanced applications including AI-driven data analytics, predictive maintenance, process automation and autonomous vehicle control.
  • This initiative forms the technology backbone of a multiyear, multibillion-dollar effort to digitally transform operations across the 34 km Thames Freeport corridor and foster innovation collaborations.
  • Thames Freeport has already created 1,400 jobs and aims to reach 5,000 by 2030, with private 5G expected to accelerate high-skilled training and regional economic growth.