Sedna Africa and Nokia to Transform Port of Beira with Private Mobile Network
As private wireless networks begin to transform industrial corridors, the Beira deployment offers a strong case study in what is possible when connectivity is treated as core infrastructure, not an afterthought.
The Port of Beira is on track to become one of Africa’s most digitally advanced logistics hubs, following a landmark agreement between Sedna Africa and terminal operator Cornelder de Moçambique. The project, which will see the deployment of a high-throughput mobile private network powered by Nokia , signals a broader shift in how African ports can harness connectivity for industrial growth, safety, and competitiveness.
With decades of narrow-band technologies limiting efficiency and automation, the introduction of this network brings a step-change in port infrastructure. Designed to deliver reliable, low-latency, and high-performance wireless connectivity, the solution sets the foundation for automation, AI, smart monitoring, and operational security.
“Improved port infrastructure and efficiency will attract more trade, boosting economic growth, and enhanced capabilities will support industries, create jobs and generate revenue. Modernising, digitising and focusing on safety and automation are critical components to ensure the port is future-fit.”
-Anton Fester, Managing Director, Sedna Africa.
The private network will provide robust indoor and outdoor coverage across the port, improving real-time operations and connectivity between people, equipment, and systems. Sedna will also embed smart sensing capabilities via fibre-optic infrastructure, offering early detection of faults, wear, and fire hazards.
For Cornelder de Moçambique, the timing could not be better.
“The planned infrastructure and improvement projects at the port aim to significantly enhance its efficiency, capacity and operational capabilities.”
-Jan de Vries, Managing Director, Cornelder de Moçambique.
The project also reflects Sedna’s expanded focus beyond mining, into industrial and logistics use cases. The company has already deployed Africa’s first licensed spectrum private LTE network and continues to partner with Nokia to offer scalable private wireless networks across Southern and Central Africa.
But the long-term ambition goes beyond digital infrastructure. As private wireless networks begin to transform industrial corridors, the Beira deployment offers a strong case study in what is possible when connectivity is treated as core infrastructure, not an afterthought.
