Two Cranes at Yeosu-Gwangyang Port Now Capable of 5G Remote Control
With U+ proprietary low-latency video transmission solution
Real-time video transmission under 100ms... Productivity up 40%


MEC (Multi-access Edge Computing) is a technology that deploys data centers closer to service sites through distributed cloud computing and maximizes the ultra-low latency of 5G.

On the 12th, LG Uplus signed an agreement with the Yeosu Gwangyang Port Authority, Gwangyang Port Western Container Terminal, and the Jeollanam-do Provincial Government to install 5G MEC remote-controlled cranes at Yeosu Gwangyang Port.

Through this agreement, we plan to apply MEC and low-latency video transmission solutions to two rubber tire gantry cranes (RTGCs) at Yeosu-Gwangyang Port within the year to establish a remote control solution that simulates operating the cranes on-site. Starting with this, we plan to expand collaboration to develop Yeosu-Gwangyang Port into a smart port.

The 5G MEC remote-controlled crane is a solution that allows an operator to control a container crane from a control room located far from the storage yard. Remote control enables an increase in container stacking heights and automatic loading during idle time, which can increase productivity by approximately 40%. It also improves the working environment for pilots who have to work for 8 hours in a cockpit 25 meters above the ground.

LG Uplus plans to build 5G base stations optimized for terminals and utilize the Gwangju MEC Center to provide a remotely controllable communication environment. By using a low-latency video transmission solution that minimizes latency by compressing ultra-high-capacity video as much as possible in conjunction with 5G MEC, latency can be reduced to less than 100ms, and video transmission time can be reduced by more than 84% compared to LTE.

The Jeonnam Provincial Government plans to expand the application of these remote-controlled cranes and provide operational support to enable the private sector to operate them without burden. Seo Jae-yong, Senior Vice President of Smart Infrastructure Business at LG Uplus, stated, “With the deployment of 5G MEC remote-controlled cranes at Yeosu-Gwangyang Port following Busan Port, we are now able to simultaneously enhance productivity and safety,” adding, “LG Uplus will take the lead in upgrading domestic ports into smart ports.”