What would it cost my company to use this testing platform?+
The project was funded with EUR 4,777,525 in EU contribution and designed specifically to give third parties — especially SMEs — access to 5G testbeds and logistics facilities that would otherwise be unavailable to them. Pricing for post-project access would need to be discussed directly with the consortium, but the platform was built with open access and SME affordability as a core design goal.
Can this scale to handle our real-world operations?+
The platform was validated across multiple real logistics environments including sea ports, river ports, warehouses, and highway infrastructure across 7 European countries. With 18 consortium partners contributing real facilities and 5G networks from participating mobile network operators, it was designed for realistic, production-like conditions rather than lab-only testing.
Who owns the technology and can we license it?+
The coordinator is WINGS ICT Solutions, a Greek SME, leading a consortium of 18 partners. As an Innovation Action with 15 industry partners, IP arrangements would have been negotiated among consortium members. Contact the coordinator to discuss licensing terms or access to the open experimentation platform and its tools.
Is this technology ready to deploy or still experimental?+
The project delivered a full version of the VITAL-5G experimentation platform including all tools and functionalities, plus an earlier testing drop with verification tools. As a closed Innovation Action that ran through June 2024, the platform has moved well beyond prototype into a validated, operational state.
How does this integrate with our existing logistics IT systems?+
The platform was built as an open, virtualized environment supporting multi-tenancy, meaning multiple companies can run their applications simultaneously without interference. It includes Network Application (NetApp) verification tools designed for third-party integration, so your existing logistics software can be tested against 5G connectivity without rebuilding from scratch.
What specific logistics scenarios were actually tested?+
The project adopted a multi-modal approach covering sea ports, river ports, warehouse and logistics hubs, and highways. Testing involved real freight and passenger logistics scenarios with actual port authorities, road operators, and 3PL operators contributing their infrastructure and use cases.
Is there regulatory approval for 5G logistics applications tested here?+
The project used 5G testbeds provided by participating mobile network operators and vendors operating within European regulatory environments. Based on available project data, specific regulatory certifications would depend on the individual applications tested, but the platform itself provides a compliant testing environment.
