The Port System Authority of the Tyrrhenian Seas Southern and Ionian was the winner of the notice of the Presidency of the Council of Ministers for the selection of project proposals aimed at the realization of wireless telecommunications infrastructures DAS (Distributed Antenna System) in areas of public interest. The institution has obtained a funding of almost two million euros that will be allocated in support of high-tech development interventions on material and intangible innovation in the field of digital transformation of the port area of Gioia Tauro.

The AdSP's proposal started from the analysis of the context of the port of Gioia Tauro, a complex and dynamic environment with metal structures, containers and cranes that can affect the propagation of the signal, creating reflections and attenuations. The aim of this project is to create a 5G network in the port area, with an initial focus on the safety and operational management, but with the awareness that the 5G represents an enabling technology for future services such as Intelligent logistics, autonomous vehicles and reality applications increased. At the same time, coverage must be continuous and reliable, because critical applications do not tolerate interruptions. A 5G Standalone private network is a dedicated, installed and managed telecommunications infrastructure directly within a defined area, in this case of the port, which allows you to free yourself from public networks and to Ensure full control over data and performance. Thank you to its native 5G architecture, this network is therefore in able to offer ultra-high wireless connectivity speed, with extremely low response times and a Ability to manage thousands of devices simultaneously. This translates into smoother operations, better security and a wider possibility of automation.

The proposed network is based on a 5G small cell architecture on the 3.7Ghz band (n78). These are antennas with functionality RF integrated and with fiber connection. Thus, we will have: A simpler solution with fewer devices compared to a legacy DAS solution, improving efficiency, safety and automation, also through the creation of dedicated virtual networks for security and video surveillance, logistical operations and communications for personnel.