SOURCEOrganization
Husky Terminal and Stevedoring
Nokia ↗Vendor case studyLocation in source: Press release summary bulletsChecked Sep 30, 2026Source date: not stated
Reported deployment
Reported port terminal network in Tacoma, Washington
A Nokia case study; outcomes are vendor-reported and not independent measurements.
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- Organization
- Husky Terminal and Stevedoring
- Industry
- marine terminal operator and stevedoring
- Region
- Port of Tacoma, Tacoma, Washington, US
- Current operating status
- Deployed
- Not stated by sources
- Project date
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Overview
Nokia deployed a private 4.9G/LTE network for Husky Terminal and Stevedoring, a terminal operator at the Port of Tacoma in Washington, covering its container yard of more than 115 acres; Nokia announced it on September 7, 2023.[1] The network, built on Nokia Digital Automation Cloud (DAC), supports Husky's move to a cloud-based terminal operating system (TOS) and replaced Wi-Fi that, according to the company, suffered regular disconnections and packet loss.[1] RCR Wireless reported that the network runs in CBRS (Citizens Broadband Radio Service) spectrum.[2]
At a glance
- Organization
- Husky Terminal and Stevedoring.[1]
- Location
- Port of Tacoma, Tacoma, Washington; Husky says it occupies more than 115 acres at Terminal 4.[1]
- Spectrum
- CBRS, per RCR Wireless; GAA or PAL is not stated.[2]
- Technology
- Private 4.9G/LTE on Nokia Digital Automation Cloud.[1]
- Scale as reported
- Six 4.9G/LTE antennas at four access-point locations covering the 115-plus-acre container yard, with more than 40 yard trucks connected.[1]
- Vendors and roles
- Nokia designed and delivered the network with Husky Terminal and supplied the DAC platform.[1]
- Integrator
- Not publicly stated beyond Nokia.
- Status
- Deployed and in use as of September 2023; we found no later public update.[1]
How the network is used
- Connectivity for a cloud-based terminal operating system, letting Husky manage and coordinate terminal operations from anywhere (ports and terminals).[1]
- Connecting and monitoring more than 40 yard trucks to support worker activities (yard and vehicle automation).[1][2]
- Husky said it was investigating further use cases on the network.[1]
Reported results
As reported by the sources below; not independently verified.
- Nokia says six antennas at four locations covered the yard, compared with 39 Wi-Fi access points needed for the same area, a footprint with 91% less hardware that also cut fiber and other operating costs.[1]
- Husky's director of IT, Philip Styf, said in Nokia's release that the regular disconnections and packet loss seen on Wi-Fi had ended and that the project exceeded expectations.[1]
Timeline
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- 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.
- Nokia deploys private wireless for Husky Terminal and Stevedoring to optimize marine freight operations at US port — Nokia, Sep 7, 2023. Accessed Oct 1, 2026.
- Downtime a 'thing of the past' – Husky Terminal taps Nokia for LTE at Port of Tacoma — RCR Wireless News, Sep 7, 2023. Accessed Oct 1, 2026.
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Source details (6)
SOURCEIndustry
marine terminal operator and stevedoring
Nokia ↗Vendor case studyLocation in source: Press release body, first paragraphChecked Sep 30, 2026Source date: not stated
SOURCERegion
Port of Tacoma, Tacoma, Washington, US
Nokia ↗Vendor case studyLocation in source: Press release summary bulletsChecked Sep 30, 2026Source date: not stated
SOURCEOperating status
deployed
Nokia ↗Vendor case studyLocation in source: Press release body, first paragraphChecked Sep 30, 2026Source date: not stated
SOURCEReported use case
cloud-based terminal operating system; connected yard trucks
Nokia ↗Vendor case studyLocation in source: Press release body, second paragraphChecked Sep 30, 2026Source date: not stated
SOURCEVendors Named
Nokia (Nokia Digital Automation Cloud)
Nokia ↗Vendor case studyLocation in source: Press release summary bulletsChecked Sep 30, 2026Source date: not stated