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Washington United Terminals

Washington United Terminals

Washington United Terminals

Transforming Maritime Connectivity at the Port of Tacoma 

Location

Port of Tacoma, Washington

Industry

Port Logistics

Deployment Date

2024

Site size

263 acres

AtWashingtonUnitedTerminals(WUT),reliable,real-timeconnectivityisn’toptional,it’smission-critical.Spanningnearly263acresatthePortofTacoma,WUTmanagesoneofthebusiestcontainerterminalsinthePacificNorthwest,whereeverysecondmattersforlogistics,safety,andefficiency.Traditionalnetworksleftcriticalgaps,withdeadzonesandlimitedscalabilityslowingoperations.Tosolvethis,WUTturnedtotheKhasmEnterpriseEdgeNetwork(KEEN),aprivate5Gsolutionpurpose-builtforindustrialenvironments.
AtWashingtonUnitedTerminals(WUT),reliable,real-timeconnectivityisn’toptional,it’smission-critical.Spanningnearly263acresatthePortofTacoma,WUTmanagesoneofthebusiestcontainerterminalsinthePacificNorthwest,whereeverysecondmattersforlogistics,safety,andefficiency.Traditionalnetworksleftcriticalgaps,withdeadzonesandlimitedscalabilityslowingoperations.Tosolvethis,WUTturnedtotheKhasmEnterpriseEdgeNetwork(KEEN),aprivate5Gsolutionpurpose-builtforindustrialenvironments.
AtWashingtonUnitedTerminals(WUT),reliable,real-timeconnectivityisn’toptional,it’smission-critical.Spanningnearly263acresatthePortofTacoma,WUTmanagesoneofthebusiestcontainerterminalsinthePacificNorthwest,whereeverysecondmattersforlogistics,safety,andefficiency.Traditionalnetworksleftcriticalgaps,withdeadzonesandlimitedscalabilityslowingoperations.Tosolvethis,WUTturnedtotheKhasmEnterpriseEdgeNetwork(KEEN),aprivate5Gsolutionpurpose-builtforindustrialenvironments.
The Challenge
The Challenge

Seamless coverage across 263 acres of complex terminal operations

Ultra-low latency and high throughput for real-time applications

Reliable communication for cranes, vehicles, and yard systems 

Flexibility to scale and support future innovation 


The Solution

Wide-area coverage

Reliable 5G across all 263 acres

Connected vehicles

Inseego MiFi X Pro hotspots for TOS data

Connected yard shop

Outdoor CPEs with 20 km range, 4+ Gbps

Connected cranes & cameras

5G-enabled, cheaper to deploy (power only)

Future-proof design

Open, CBRS-certified, no vendor lock-in

The Solution

Wide-area coverage

Reliable 5G across all 263 acres

Connected vehicles

Inseego MiFi X Pro hotspots for TOS data

Connected yard shop

Outdoor CPEs with 20 km range, 4+ Gbps

Connected cranes & cameras

5G-enabled, cheaper to deploy (power only)

Future-proof design

Open, CBRS-certified, no vendor lock-in

Proven Results

Reliable Coverage

Zero dead zones across the yard

Operational Agility

Fast deployment of vehicles, cameras, shop connectivity

Enhanced Safety & Efficiency

Real-time data access for awareness & safety

Future-Ready

Scalable for predictive maintenance, AI, automation

Proven Results

Reliable Coverage

Zero dead zones across the yard

Operational Agility

Fast deployment of vehicles, cameras, shop connectivity

Enhanced Safety & Efficiency

Real-time data access for awareness & safety

Future-Ready

Scalable for predictive maintenance, AI, automation

“Ourpeoplehere,theylovethedevices,theylovetheInseegohotspots.Theylookforthetrucksthathavethehotspotsbecausetheyknowthosearetheonesthathavetheconsistentconnection.”
“Ourpeoplehere,theylovethedevices,theylovetheInseegohotspots.Theylookforthetrucksthathavethehotspotsbecausetheyknowthosearetheonesthathavetheconsistentconnection.”

— Hedim Ramirez, IT Manager, WUT

Why It Matters

WUT’s private 5G deployment shows why edge networks are reshaping industrial operations

Dedicated, secure connectivity for mission-critical systems
Ultra-low latency for monitoring & control
Open, scalable design that supports new innovations

Looking Ahead

This deployment is just the beginning. WUT and Khasm Labs are already exploring new edge-powered use cases—from predictive maintenance to AI-driven yard automation. Together, we’re proving that private 5G isn’t just infrastructure—it’s a foundation for the future of port logistics. 

Want to see what KEEN can do for your enterprise?

Contact us at info@khasmnetworks.com

Want to see what KEEN can do for your enterprise?

Want to see what KEEN can do for your enterprise?

Contact us for a personalized consultation or to discuss a specific use case.

Contact us for a personalized consultation or to discuss a specific use case.

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