Talk Ports and Rajant are empowering a new era of Maritime mobility in the Middle East. Following a highly successful proof of concept earlier this year, Talk Ports and Rajant have announced the full-scale rollout of Rajant’s Kinetic Mesh® networking technology across one of Saudi Arabia’s leading maritime ports.
The Solution:
Using Rajant’s Intelligent Edge Solutions and BreadCrumb® nodes, the deployment covers high masts, Rubber-Tyred Gantries (RTGs), trucks, and quay cranes, allowing vehicles and assets to move freely throughout the port without any loss of connectivity or data performance.
The Result:
A robust, self-healing mesh network delivers real-time communication for automation systems, IoT devices, and mission-critical port operations—even in high-interference environments. Key performance highlights include:
- High Throughput: 2–10 Mbps throughput, this is up to 10× faster than typical Wi-Fi.
- Ultra-Low Latency: <50 ms latency, versus 100 ms+ in most Wi-Fi networks.
- Reliable Connectivity: <0.01% packet loss, even at peak load or on the move.
These enhancements support reliable crane automation, seamless truck movements, and faster decision-making across the terminal, driving increased operational uptime and safety. By eliminating central controllers, AP licenses, and extensive infrastructure, the Rajant mesh solution typically reduces total cost of ownership by 30–50%.
Its long-lasting, high-availability network lowers maintenance and downtime costs while enabling easy expansion—delivering faster deployment, lower operational expenses, and significant long-term savings.
“The completion of this deployment marks an important milestone for us. Our mesh network design has performed beyond expectations, and our close collaboration with Rajant has been a major contributor to that success. The Rajant technology has proven exceptionally well-suited to demanding maritime conditions. We’re very pleased to provide this high-performing solution for such a valued customer.”
– John Spreadborough, Managing Director, Talk Ports
“The success of this project reinforces our digital transformation strategy. With the Talk Ports and Rajant solution, we’ve achieved network resilience and speed that empower our teams to operate with confidence and precision across the entire port. This deployment sets a new benchmark for the maritime industry, positioning our port at the forefront of technological innovation and operational excellence in the region.”
– IT Director at the Port
Built for Port-Wide Automation
The Intelligent Edge solution is designed to power the next generation of maritime logistics, supporting technologies such as:
- Autonomous and semi-autonomous vehicle control
- Real-time equipment monitoring and predictive maintenance
- Secure, scalable connectivity for IoT sensors and cameras
- Reliable voice, video, and data links for mobile staff and control systems
The collaboration between Talk Ports, Rajant, and our port team demonstrates what’s possible when innovation meets execution. It’s not just about faster networks — it’s about building smarter, safer, and more efficient ports that set the standard for global maritime operations.
