Splash247: Net Feasa and Ericsson launch maritime 5G and AI platform

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Ericsson and IoT service provider Net Feasa have launched a global partnership to deliver secure, carrier‑grade 4G and 5G connectivity to container vessels, integrating it with Net Feasa’s Agentic AI‑driven data platform to improve maritime operations from ship to shore.

The solution combines Ericsson Radio System products, powered by Ericsson on‑Demand 5G core as a service, with Net Feasa’s Agentic Control Tower platform, providing maritime operators with reliable, secure connectivity and AI‑ready data wherever vessels sail.

Backhaul will be delivered via low‑earth orbit satellite, enabling global coverage tied to a public‑cloud‑based 5G core with international roaming.

“Maritime operators need secure, reliable connectivity that follows the vessel, wherever it sails. Alongside Net Feasa, we are bringing onboard 4G and 5G cellular networks to the world’s container fleets, establishing the foundation for data‑driven operations and AI‑enabled services from ship to shore. With container vessels as our starting point, the scope of what we can achieve across the entire global shipping industry is immense,” said Andres Vicente, head of Southeast Asia, Oceania, and India at Ericsson.

The partnership has already begun global deployment, with live use cases such as reefer monitoring, dangerous goods handling and early heat detection now running at sea.

The Agentic Control Tower provides full visibility of all smart‑enabled containers on board and an AI‑ready data layer that supports proactive decision‑making across the supply chain. Thousands of assets per vessel can be connected, allowing shippers to respond to real‑time alerts throughout a voyage.

“Digitalisation of the intermodal supply chain is at a tipping point. With the advent of agentic AI, we are gathering data from everything that moves, analysing and securing it, and empowering carriers to act on it across their operations,” added Mike Fitzgerald, chairman and founder of Net Feasa.

The roadmap includes expanding the platform to other vessel types and port environments, enabling end‑to‑end, SIM‑managed visibility and data‑driven operations across a connected maritime supply chain.