Nokia has secured a private wireless contract with Danish logistics company Maersk.

The contract will see Nokia equip 450 Maersk vessels with its private wireless connectivity.

According to the vendor, the deployment is part of Maersk's IoT connectivity platform, OneWireless, which offers real-time cargo tracking, enhanced supply chain visibility, and improved operational efficiency.

Nokia said it has already started its deployment, which it expects to complete in the first quarter of next year.

The vendor's radio portfolio is designed to support numerous IoT devices and secure interoperability between private and public networks. It will enable Maersk to monitor customer cargo at sea, port, or land.

“This platform is designed to support thousands of IoT devices, ensuring optimal performance for reefer tracking and fleet IoT,” said Kjeld Dittmann, head of vessel and cargo connectivity at Maersk.

"Our radio access portfolio and MantaRay network management solution will deliver reliable, real-time, and future-ready mobile networks that will optimize Maersk's marine operations. We look forward to working collaboratively with them on this important project,” added Tommi Uitto, president of mobile networks at Nokia.

Nokia notes that it will leverage its small cell portfolio, including Nokia Shikra Remote Radio Heads (RRH) and Tuuli 6 compact baseband, along with custom-designed antennas.