HHLA launches private 5G campus network at Hamburg's CTA terminal
Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG has activated a dedicated 5G campus network at its Container Terminal Altenwerder, covering over one square kilometer since late May 2026.
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Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) has brought a private 5G campus network online at its Container Terminal Altenwerder (CTA) in Hamburg, the company announced on July 13, 2026. The infrastructure has been operational since the end of May 2026, covering an area of more than one square kilometer, and was deployed as part of the PROCON-5G project in collaboration with Deutsche Telekom and Ericsson.
The network is based on Ericsson's Private 5G Campus solution and operates on locally allocated spectrum, separate from public mobile networks. It connects vehicles, sensors, mobile devices, and IT systems in real time, designed to meet the requirements of a highly automated container terminal. According to HHLA, the architecture ensures stable communication even under heavy load and allows flexible scaling for future applications or additional areas.
Michael Albers, HHLA Project Manager, said: “With the 5G campus network, we now have a high-performance and stable wireless infrastructure on which we can test new applications under realistic conditions and put them into operation straight away.” He added that the terminal can develop and trial solutions with partners under actual conditions, calling it an important step toward networking and automation at CTA.
Klaus Werner, Director Business Customers at Telekom Deutschland, stated: “The 5G campus network at Container Terminal Altenwerder marks an important step forward in the digitalisation of port logistics in collaboration with HHLA.” He noted that the setup shows how modern mobile communications technology can enhance efficiency, transparency, and flexibility in complex processes.
Several additional partners supported the project. Zentrum für Digitale Entwicklung GmbH (ZDE) assisted with radio network planning and the tendering process. Lufthansa Industry Solutions (LHIND) managed project management, while Hamburg Port Consulting GmbH (HPC) oversaw funding administration. PROCON-5G falls under the “Digitale Testfelder in Häfen” (Digital Testing Grounds in Ports) funding scheme, a German Federal Ministry of Transport (BMV) program that supports digital infrastructure for testing innovative technologies. TÜV Rheinland is the project sponsor.