Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) is to collaborate with telecommunications and technology company HKT to establish the territory’s first 5G private network-enabled terminal.
It says the high-speed 5G network will transform terminal efficiency and pave the way for the future adoption of advanced technologies.
The system will enable autonomous electric tractor operations, with real time coordination and dynamic adaptation to traffic and safety protocols, reducing the need for human intervention.
Security will be enhanced by patrol robots, equipped with AI-powered video analytics and 5G private network, continuously transmitting live footage to Hactl’s security control center over a dedicated, secure 5G mobile channel for real time surveillance and instant threat detection and response.
A 5G-connected Smart Cargo Locating system will streamline warehousing through real-time positioning and automated cargo tracking. Smart Forklifts for cargo racking will communicate with one another and the central operations system to optimize workflow and minimize errors.