Maritime industry to gain real-time intelligent shipping capabilities through Ericsson and Net Feasa collaboration

Maritime industry to gain real-time intelligent shipping capabilities through Ericsson and Net Feasa collaboration

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson and Net Feasa have launched a new global partnership focused on bringing onboard 4G and 5G connectivity combined with agentic AI-driven operational systems to the maritime shipping industry. The solution enables real-time cargo monitoring, enhanced supply chain visibility and improved operational efficiency across container fleets operating worldwide. Already being deployed globally, the platform supports applications including reefer monitoring, dangerous goods handling and early heat detection, while future plans include expanding connectivity across additional vessel types and port infrastructure.

(PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 20-May-2026 — /EuropaWire/ — Ericsson and Net Feasa have announced a global partnership aimed at transforming maritime connectivity through the deployment of onboard 4G and 5G networks combined with agentic AI-driven operational systems for the shipping and logistics sector.

The collaboration is designed to provide secure, carrier-grade connectivity for container vessels operating across international shipping routes while enabling real-time monitoring, analytics and operational management through Net Feasa’s Agentic Control Tower platform. The companies said the solution is already being deployed globally, with current live use cases including reefer container monitoring, dangerous goods management and early heat detection for cargo safety.

The initiative reflects increasing demand within the maritime industry for more advanced digital infrastructure capable of supporting real-time data visibility across long-distance supply chains. By integrating Ericsson’s 4G and 5G network technologies with AI-driven monitoring systems, the partnership aims to improve operational efficiency, cargo visibility and risk management regardless of vessel location at sea.

According to Andres Vicente, Head of Southeast Asia, Oceania and India at Ericsson, the partnership establishes a technological foundation for intelligent, data-driven shipping operations by extending reliable onboard connectivity from ship to shore. He noted that the broader ambition extends beyond container vessels to potentially supporting the wider maritime and global shipping ecosystem.

Mike Fitzgerald, Chairman and Founder of Net Feasa, said the maritime logistics sector has reached a critical stage in its digital transformation, with agentic AI expected to play an increasingly important role in analysing operational data, improving cargo safety and helping operators respond more quickly to supply chain risks and disruptions.

The solution is being developed from Singapore, one of the world’s largest maritime and logistics hubs, and is intended to provide end-to-end cargo visibility from departure points to destination ports. The companies said the system can scale to support thousands of connected assets on individual vessels while adapting to evolving digitalisation strategies within the shipping industry.

Net Feasa’s Agentic Control Tower platform functions as a vendor-agnostic system capable of connecting and monitoring multiple smart-enabled cargo assets through a unified interface. The platform is designed to analyse operational data in real time and generate alerts that can help shipping operators react to issues such as temperature fluctuations, cargo condition changes or safety concerns during transit.

Ericsson’s contribution includes deployment of Ericsson Radio System products and Ericsson On-Demand 5G core network infrastructure, while connectivity between vessels and the core network will rely on low-earth orbit satellite technology. The onboard systems are designed to support multiple frequency bands and operate across varying global maritime regions and network environments.

The companies also outlined plans to extend the technology beyond container ships into additional vessel categories and port operations, with the longer-term objective of creating a fully connected maritime supply chain ecosystem supported by AI-driven data management and operational intelligence.

The partnership highlights the broader push across the maritime sector toward digitalisation, automation and predictive analytics as shipping companies seek to improve efficiency, reduce cargo losses, strengthen safety compliance and manage increasingly complex global supply chains.

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ABOUT NET FEASA:
Net Feasa is a trusted technology partner and fully licensed Mobile Network Operator to the intermodal supply chain, providing a suite of digital agents that enable real-time visibility of cargo, its condition and the critical infrastructure around it. Its Agentic Control Tower™ (ACT) platform is vendor agnostic, connecting all assets in one place. From reefer monitoring to earlier heat detection, ACT equips supply chain operators with practical tools and actionable insights for enhancing safety and risk reduction. The Net Feasa team has decades of experience pioneering connectivity solutions for the maritime and commercial aviation industries. www.netfeasa.com
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SOURCE: Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson