To accelerate the deployment of new 5G application services and achieve the objectives of smart city and digital economy development, Minister Yennun Huang led a team on May 7th to inspect the progress of 5G vertical applications in smart transportation and smart port sectors in Kaohsiung City and Kaohsiung Port. Through on-site demonstrations, the visit beheld the integration of 5G private networks, AIoT technology, and diverse application scenarios, including automated container operations, fleet management, and electric vehicle charging services, which marked a crucial step in transitioning 5G technology from pilot testing to industrial implementation.

The Ministry of Digital Affairs(MODA)  emphasised that a robust communication network is the foundation of digital transformation. The Ministry continues to guide policy and allocate resources to foster cross-domain collaboration between telecom operators and industries, advancing the application of 5G technology in transportation, ports, healthcare, and manufacturing, thereby enhancing Taiwan's industrial competitiveness and digital resilience.

The inspection began with a visit to the "Taiwan Mobility" connected vehicle application site developed by Taiwan Mobile. This site integrates 5G and AIoT technology for smart fleet management and electric vehicle charging services. The on-site demonstration of the "Fleet Management Plus" platform can analyze vehicle operation data in real-time, enabling anomaly detection and risk management. The "MyCharge" is a one-stop charging service that combines smart charging stations, real-time monitoring, and cloud-based customer support, elevating users' experience and showcasing policy achievements in smart transportation and net-zero transformation.

The MODA team proceeded to Kaohsiung Port to visit the Evergreen Container Terminal 7, established by Chunghwa Telecom. This terminal has deployed a 5G private network, successfully integrating 5G technology into automated container yard operations. With high speed, low latency, and massive connectivity provided by 5G, the terminal has implemented remote-controlled gantry cranes, real-time image transmission, and container dispatch systems, effectively realizing automated operations and significantly enhancing efficiency and safety. This project marks Taiwan's first smart container yard leveraging 5G technology, setting a milestone for Taiwan's innovative port development.

Minister Huang noted that 5G applications have evolved from single pilot sites to large-scale deployments. The MODA will further promote the integration of 5G, AI, and IoT to establish more replicable model application sites. These efforts aim to facilitate industrial upgrading across various sectors, paving the way for a digitally inclusive and smart Taiwan.

The Ministry emphasized that Taiwan Mobile's Taiwan Mobility project and Chunghwa Telecom's 5G Smart Port application serve as exemplary models of cross-sector collaboration between industry, government, academia, and research institutes in advancing digital transformation. The successful transition of 5G from experimental testing to practical implementation demonstrates the tangible impact of these initiatives.

Moving forward, MODA will continue to optimize the frequency usage fee mechanism and loosen relevant regulations, encouraging the development of more cross-domain applications, thereby realizing the vision of "Technology for the People, Industry Growth Together" in Taiwan's digital development strategy.