PORTS & AIRPORTS • CASE STUDY
Private 5G connecting cranes, automated guided vehicles, and operations teams across one of the Pacific Northwest’s busiest container terminals.
TEUs processed annually
Busiest container port on the US West Coast
Mission-critical terminal operations
THE CHALLENGE
The Port of Tacoma is a sprawling, harsh industrial environment with massive cranes, dense steel structures, and constant heavy vehicle traffic. Traditional connectivity solutions couldn’t provide the reliable, low-latency coverage needed for crane control systems, automated guided vehicles, container tracking, and safety systems across the entire yard.
As the port moved toward automation, reliable wireless connectivity became mission-critical infrastructure.
Years of RAN Expertise
Devices Supported
Average Deployment
Cost Savings
Years of RAN Expertise
Devices Supported
Average Deployment
Cost Savings
THE SOLUTION
Moso deployed a private 5G CBRS network covering the entire Tacoma container terminal, engineered to withstand the RF challenges of an industrial port environment while providing the ultra-reliable connectivity that modern port automation demands.
RESULTS & IMPACT
Reliable, low-latency 5G unlocked AGV deployment that wasn't possible with previous connectivity infrastructure.
Real-time visibility of every container in the yard — improving throughput and reducing search time for yard operators.
Crane operators report improved system responsiveness and fewer connectivity-related delays during loading operations.
PRESENTATION & DOWNLOAD
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Private 5G for automated container operations, crane connectivity, and supply chain visibility at a Tier-1 U.S. port.
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