Verizon to build 5G network at Virginia International Terminals

Verizon Business is to build a private 5G Ultra Wideband network at Virginia International Temrinals (VIT), replacing WiFi and supporting an autonomous trucking project.

VIT, a privately held terminal operating company that is owned by the Virginia Port Authority, will explore the use of autonomous over-the-road trucks for accessing the terminal to drop-off and pick-up shipping containers.

Sowmyanarayan Sampath, CEO of Verizon Business, said: “Seaports provide some of the best possible examples of the power of private 5G, with uses spanning autonomous vehicles, connected heavy equipment, and secure, real-time tracking and logistics, among many others.”