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Danish line rolls out IoT platform

07 May 2025 - by Staff reporter
 Source: INTLREG
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A.P. Moller - Maersk (Maersk) has announced the deployment of its next-generation internet of things (IoT) connectivity platform, OneWireless, across its fleet of 450 vessels.
This includes all Maersk-owned vessels and more than 100 time-chartered vessels in the fleet.

The platform is designed to meet the increase in demand for real-time data transmission and provide advanced IoT capabilities.

Maersk head of Vessel and Cargo Connectivity, Kjeld Dittmann, said the platform is designed to support thousands of IoT devices, ensuring optimal performance for reefer tracking and fleet IoT.

“With our next-generation connectivity platform, we will be able to offer our customers notable benefits, including real-time cargo tracking, enhanced supply chain visibility and improved operational efficiency,” Dittmann said.

Through an existing service called “Captain Peter”, Maersk customers can already monitor the temperature of their reefer cargo, but the current 2G network infrastructure onboard limits the frequency of data point updates.

With the roll-out of the new platform, this infrastructure is transitioning to 4G technology, enabling a substantial increase in data granularity and making smarter cargo tracking possible through enhanced operational insights.

“This upgrade to our IoT infrastructure is comparable to the shift consumers experienced when moving from 2G to 4G mobile networks,” Dittmann said.

“Just as that transition brought faster speeds, better connectivity and new possibilities for our everyday lives, the OneWireless platform transforms how it is possible to communicate with cargo aboard. With real-time data sharing at unprecedented speed and reliability, we are unlocking new levels of efficiency and operational excellence to meet the demands of a connected, data-driven world.”

The platform is a single, unified network designed to support multiple wireless technologies (NB-IoT, Cat-M, and LTE broadband), offering scalability, security, and flexibility, enabling the shipping line’s customers to integrate their IoT devices and services.

The solution is designed for seamless interoperability between private and public networks, ensuring cargo is reliably monitored whether at sea, in port or on land.
Maersk said the platform roll-out had begun and was on track for completion by the first quarter of 2026.

Since the upgrade involves hardware replacements aboard vessels, the process demands careful planning and must be executed during scheduled port calls.

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