SOURCEOrganization
Washington United Terminals (WUT)
Inseego ↗Vendor case studyLocation in source: Case study introChecked Sep 30, 2026Source date: not stated
Reported deployment
Reported private 5G network at a container terminal at the Port of Tacoma, Washington
A Inseego case study; outcomes are vendor-reported and not independent measurements.
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- Organization
- Washington United Terminals (WUT)
- Industry
- port / container terminal
- Region
- Port of Tacoma, Washington (Pacific Northwest)
- Current operating status
- Launched
- Not stated by sources
- Project date
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Overview
Khasm Labs built a private 5G network at Washington United Terminals (WUT), a container terminal at the Port of Tacoma, Washington, and connected it to terminal staff and equipment with Inseego hotspots, outdoor fixed wireless units, and routers managed through Inseego's cloud platform, according to case studies from both companies.[1][2] Inseego says unreliable connectivity had been causing operational delays, job restarts, and frustration among staff and drivers.[1] Khasm lists 2024 as the deployment date and describes coverage of nearly 263 acres, while Inseego describes a 103-acre facility and the Northwest Seaport Alliance lists the terminal at 133 acres.[2][1][3] Neither case study names the radio or core network vendors.[1][2]
At a glance
- Location
- Port of Tacoma, Washington; the Northwest Seaport Alliance lists the terminal at 1815 Port of Tacoma Road, Tacoma.[3]
- Date reported
- Khasm lists a 2024 deployment date.[2] The Inseego case study is undated.
- Spectrum
- Not explicitly stated. Khasm describes the design as CBRS (Citizens Broadband Radio Service) certified and refers to a CBRS-certified device catalog, but neither case study names the band or access tier.[2][4]
- Technology
- Private 5G, delivered through Khasm's KEEN (Khasm Enterprise Edge Network) offering.[2] Standalone or non-standalone mode is not publicly stated.
- Scale as reported
- Khasm reports 263.66 acres of outdoor coverage at WUT serving six clients, with 10 Inseego MiFi X Pro 5G hotspots in vehicles and 20 more planned during 2025, one Inseego FW2000 outdoor CPE at the yard shop, and the terminal's first 5G-connected cameras.[4] Inseego describes the facility as 103 acres.[1]
- Vendors and roles
- Khasm Labs: network build and technical integration.[1] Inseego: device provider, supplying MiFi X PRO hotspots, Wavemaker FW2000 and FW3000 outdoor CPEs, the FX3110 indoor router, and Inseego Connect management.[1] Radio access and core vendors are not publicly stated.
- Operator
- Khasm Labs says it operates the private 5G networks at WUT, working with WUT's IT team.[4]
- Status
- Not publicly stated beyond the case studies, which describe device rollouts continuing through 2025.[4]
How the network is used
- Access to the terminal operating system (TOS) for port employees, including hotspots in vehicles that carry TOS data.[1][2]
- Mobile hotspots for longshoremen and other mobile workers.[1]
- Fixed wireless connectivity for a newly built yard shop, with similar units recommended for crane and gantry connections.[4]
- 5G-connected security cameras at the guard shack entrance and inbound weighing gates.[4]
- Indoor office connectivity through the FX3110 router.[1]
Reported results
As reported by the sources below; not independently verified.
- Inseego says the deployment moved WUT from unreliable service to consistent operations across the facility. This is a vendor claim.[1]
- Khasm says the network eliminated dead zones across the yard.[2]
- Khasm says new camera installs now need only an electrical hookup, which it describes as cheaper and more flexible than the Wi-Fi approach WUT used before.[4]
- In Khasm's case study, WUT IT manager Hedim Ramirez says staff seek out trucks with Inseego hotspots because those have a consistent connection.[2]
Timeline
How to interpret this record
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Learn more
- Private 5G networks explained: what they are, how they work, what they cost and who sells themA plain-English guide to private 5G: what it is, the parts you need, CBRS spectrum, ways to deploy, cost drivers and U.S. examples.
- Private LTE networks: what they are and how to set one upWhat a private LTE network is, why most private networks still use LTE, the CBRS spectrum and equipment you need, and how to set one up.
- Private LTE vs private 5G: which one do you need?Private LTE or private 5G? The real differences, which devices work, what affects cost, and how to move from LTE to 5G later.
- How much does a private LTE or 5G network cost?What a private LTE or 5G network costs: three example budgets from about $10,000, what you pay for, CBRS and SAS fees, and ongoing costs.
Sources
Researched Oct 1, 2026. Manufacturer and vendor statements are their claims, not independent tests.
- Inseego and Khasm Labs transform operations at Washington United Terminal — Inseego. Accessed Oct 1, 2026.
- Washington United Terminals Case Study — Khasm Labs (KEEN). Accessed Oct 1, 2026.
- Washington United Terminals (WUT) — The Northwest Seaport Alliance. Accessed Oct 1, 2026.
- Washington United Terminals — Khasm Labs. Accessed Oct 1, 2026.
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Source details (6)
SOURCEIndustry
port / container terminal
Inseego ↗Vendor case studyLocation in source: Case study introChecked Sep 30, 2026Source date: not stated
SOURCERegion
Port of Tacoma, Washington (Pacific Northwest)
Inseego ↗Vendor case studyLocation in source: Case study introChecked Sep 30, 2026Source date: not stated
SOURCEOperating status
launched
Inseego ↗Vendor case studyLocation in source: Case study introChecked Sep 30, 2026Source date: not stated
SOURCEReported use case
Port employee access to Terminal Operating Systems (TOS) over the private 5G network · Outdoor CPEs (FW2000, FW3000) extending connectivity across the terminal area
Inseego ↗Vendor case studyLocation in source: The solution / Key technology used in the solutionChecked Sep 30, 2026Source date: not stated
SOURCEVendors Named
Inseego; Khasm Labs (integration). Products used: Inseego MiFi X PRO, Outdoor CPE FW3000 & FW2000, 5G Indoor Cellular Router FX3110, Inseego Connect
Inseego ↗Vendor case studyLocation in source: Products usedChecked Sep 30, 2026Source date: not stated