Telecommunications company Ericsson and IoT service provider Net Feasa have announced a partnership aimed at expanding onboard connectivity and data monitoring across the maritime shipping industry.
The agreement combines Ericsson’s 4G and 5G network infrastructure with Net Feasa’s Agentic Control Tower platform, which is designed to provide real-time cargo monitoring and operational data services for container vessels.
The system has been designed to allow shipping operators to maintain secure, carrier-grade connectivity while at sea, supporting data collection and monitoring functions across global shipping routes.
Initial deployments of the technology are already underway, with current applications including refrigerated container monitoring, dangerous goods management and early heat detection for cargo.
The platform is intended to provide vessel operators and port authorities with greater visibility of cargo movements between departure and arrival ports. It also supports large-scale connectivity across thousands of onboard assets.
The onboard networks use components from Ericsson’s Radio System portfolio, supported by its cloud-based On-Demand 5G core network. Connectivity between ships and shore-based systems relies on low-earth orbit satellite backhaul services.
Meanwhile, Net Feasa’s onboard radio access systems are designed to operate across multiple frequency bands while minimising space and power requirements on vessels.
The partnership is being led from Singapore, which has become a significant centre for maritime digitalisation and port connectivity projects in recent years.
Both companies are planning additional applications for the system, including wider deployment across other vessel types and port infrastructure, as shipping operators increase the use of connected logistics and automated monitoring systems.
