Shipping giant has begun the roll-out of its new digital connectivity platform OneWireless aboard 450 vessels
AP Moller-Maersk has said it is taking a “significant step” in digital innovation with the deployment of its next-generation IoT connectivity platform, OneWireless, across 450 vessels.
The move includes all Maersk-owned vessels, it confirmed, and more than 100 time-chartered vessels in the fleet.
The platform is designed to meet the increasing demand for real-time data transmission and provide advanced IoT capabilities.
”With our next-generation connectivity platform, we will be able to offer our customers notable benefits, including real-time cargo tracking, enhanced supply chain visibility, and improved operational efficiency,” said Kjeld Dittmann, head of vessel and cargo connectivity at Maersk.
”This platform is designed to support thousands of IoT devices, ensuring optimal performance for reefer tracking and fleet IoT.”
Maersk pointed out that, through the Captain Peter solution, its customers can already monitor the temperature of their reefer cargo, but the current 2G network infrastructure onboard limits the frequency of data point updates.
With the roll-out of OneWireless, the infrastructure is transitioning to 4G technology, enabling a ”substantial increase in data granularity” and paving the way for smarter cargo tracking and enhanced operational insights, it said.
”This upgrade to our IoT infrastructure is comparable to the shift consumers experienced when moving from 2G to 4G mobile networks,” Dittmann continued.
”Just as that transition brought faster speeds, better connectivity, and new possibilities for our everyday lives, the OneWireless platform transforms how it is possible to communicate with cargo aboard.
”With real-time data sharing at unprecedented speed and reliability, we are unlocking new levels of efficiency and operational excellence to meet the demands of a connected, data-driven world,” he noted.
The shipping group explained that the platform roll-out has begun and is on track for completion by the first quarter of 2026.
