Türk Telekom and SANKO launch 5G smart port project at TBH Port Adana
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Türk Telekom and SANKO Holding have launched a smart port project at TBH Port Adana using a dedicated wireless network. Announced at COP31, the partnership lays the groundwork for real-time monitoring, automation, remote control and energy-efficiency applications.
Türk Telekom says it supports companies’ digital transformation through innovative technology and a broad ecosystem, contributing to a more sustainable future. Working with SANKO Holding, one of Anatolia’s established industrial groups, it has introduced what the companies describe as Türkiye’s first 5G smart port project at TBH Port Adana. The signing ceremony took place at Türk Telekom’s experience centre at COP31, the global climate summit hosted by Türkiye. Türk Telekom is the summit’s Master Partner and Global Digital Transformation and Technology supporter. The partners describe the project as a practical contribution to the green industrialisation priority of the COP31 Action Agenda. Türk Telekom’s private, secure, uninterrupted and high-speed PLTE wireless network will underpin digital transformation projects at the port, with the aim of making operations more efficient and sustainable.
Connectivity as a foundation for industrial transformation
Türk Telekom CEO Ebubekir Şahin said: “COP31, hosted by Türkiye, is also shaping the future agenda for the economy, industry and social life in the fight against climate change. At Türk Telekom, we see technology as one of the most important tools for a sustainable future and focus on creating lasting value by bringing our technological capabilities into every area of life. As we build an equal digital future for everyone through a holistic and inclusive approach, we aim to contribute to our institutions’ digital transformation and strengthen their position in global competition.”
“Next-generation connectivity and 5G are not merely solutions that deliver higher speeds; they offer a powerful ecosystem that transforms many areas, from manufacturing and logistics to operational efficiency and security. Through pioneering applications ranging from healthcare and production to sports, culture and the arts, we have turned the potential of 5G and next-generation connectivity into real projects. Our partnership with SANKO at TBH Port Adana is another important example of this vision.”
“We are delighted to announce the smart port project at COP31. By improving efficiency and sustainability through technology, it supports our goal of leaving a more liveable world to future generations. It is an important step that translates the COP31 Action Agenda’s green industrialisation priority into tangible value. We believe it contributes to Türkiye’s approach of shared responsibility, shared objectives and shared action in tackling climate change. Beyond pioneering next-generation technology in port operations, it establishes a strategic model for industrial 5G transformation. We will continue to deliver projects that strengthen industries’ competitiveness and support a sustainable future.”
Şahin also said Türk Telekom was proud to be COP31’s Master Partner and underlined the role of its innovative solutions and technology ecosystem in helping institutions across sectors compete globally.
SANKO brings digitalisation and green transformation together
SANKO Holding Chairman Adil Sani Konukoğlu said: “In line with our vision for sustainable growth, we position digitalisation and green transformation as two complementary strategic levers. COP31, hosted by our country, is a historic milestone bringing together global commitments and concrete actions that will shape the future of industry. While introducing advanced technologies to improve operational efficiency, traceability and resource resilience across our multi-sector structure, we aim to take this integration to the highest level in logistics and port operations.”
“Türkiye’s first 5G smart port project, which we have launched with Türk Telekom at TBH Port Adana, will make our processes safer, uninterrupted and data-driven through dedicated wireless connectivity. This infrastructure investment enables real-time monitoring, advanced automation and energy optimisation in our port operations, while turning the COP31 Action Agenda’s green industrialisation vision into a practical application. We are very pleased with this valuable partnership, which strengthens our industrial digital core, reduces our carbon footprint and supports our country’s global competitiveness.”
Data flows between cranes, sensors, vehicles and staff
According to the announcement, Private LTE provides uninterrupted data flows between cranes, sensors, vehicles and personnel in the port, improving operational efficiency. Wide-area coverage and the 5G architecture offer a secure, high-performance infrastructure for port automation, real-time monitoring, energy efficiency and remote control. Image processing, occupational health and safety, and remote-control applications form part of the smart port concept. The infrastructure is also intended to establish the technological foundation for industrial 5G applications.
The companies describe this as Türkiye’s first 5G smart port. Their release uses the terms Private LTE, PLTE and 5G pLTE for the infrastructure. It does not provide numerical details on spectrum, capacity, latency or the investment amount.
Source: Türk Telekom and SANKO press release.
