March 17, 2024 – The Port of Ploce is set to become the first 5G port in Croatia, and a meeting held by Markoja and the Ploce Port Authority discussed what will happen next.
As Poslovni Dnevnik writes, the project “Improving the public services of the Ploce Port Authority by implementing 5G connectivity” has finally begun. The project is being implemented by the Ploce Port Authority and the company Markoja, and an introductory meeting was recently held on the project to make Ploce Port the first smart 5G port in Croatia.
The project was funded by the European Commission (EC) with approximately €1 million ($1 million) as part of the second round of the CEF2 digital call for the deployment of safe, protected and sustainable 5G networks in EU countries. The company is co-financed in the amount of 958,125 euros. .
Representatives from the Ploce Port Authority, Markoja, Ploce Port dd, the Ministry of Maritime Affairs, Transport and Infrastructure, the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing (FER) and the European Health and Digital Economy Executive Agency (HaDEA) were all present. conference program.
Port of Ploce – First 5G port in Croatia
The goal of this project is to improve the level and quality of public services provided by the Ploce Port Authority by building a private 5G network in the area of Ploce Port itself. This network allows for excellent connectivity and the processing of large amounts of data. We also share essential data to perform accurate and rapid analysis.
As part of the project, network infrastructure and related equipment will be installed to introduce a private and independent 5G network in the Ploce port area. Three innovative data-intensive data use cases will then be implemented: implementing real-time location systems (RTLS), monitoring and recording cargo operations, and preventing incidents.
“We want to invest and strategically develop the infrastructure of Ploce Port in order to maximize the level of competitiveness in a rapidly changing geopolitical situation. In modern times, technology As an irreplaceable element for this and due to its technical characteristics, 5G represents an important advance and turning point in processes and operations,” said Tomislav Batur, Director of Ploce Port.
Markoya – 5G enables optimal logistics processes
Boris Markoja, Director and Founder of Markoja, said: “The installation and launch of a private 5G SA network and the implementation of innovative methods of data collection, processing and transfer will ultimately enable the optimization of traffic and logistics processes in the port area. It will also improve the overall security for all parties involved in the project. As the owner of 5G spectrum in nine counties across Croatia, Markoja duly recognizes the value of this project and will continue to use it in various industrial sectors. We plan to actively participate in the creation of a private 5G network market for smart communities and smart communities.”
Accelerating business processes at Ploce Port
“With the introduction of 5G technology, Ploce Port will be able to carry out all business processes faster and with less impact on the environment itself,” said the Chairman of the Management Board of Ploce Port. Additionally, thanks to process automation and sensors, we can better prevent incidents and operate more safely. We are proud that Ploce Port will become the first Croatian smart port connected with 5G technology. ”
This is one of only two projects currently co-financed in Croatia out of a total of 42 projects approved by 18 EU member states, with an investment of €260 million. That is scheduled. It is also the only project in Croatia approved by the European Commission as part of the “5G for Smart Communities” (5GSC) fund.
30 months
To mark the start of the project “Improving the public services of Ploce Port Authority through the introduction of 5G connectivity” implemented by Ploce Port Authority and Markoya, a project introduction meeting was held today. This will enable the Port of Ploce to become the first smart 5G port in Croatia. This is a co-financing of approximately €1 million (€958,125) from the European Commission as part of the second round of the CEF2 Digital call for the deployment of safe, secure and sustainable 5G networks in European Union member states. This is a project that received. . Construction is expected to last a total of 30 months.
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