5G Enabled Freeports: A Conceptual Framework

A novel conceptual framework is developed that depicts a generic Freeport model underpinned by 5G technology. The based on preliminary findings from testbed project and secondary use cases both practice academic literature. We first provide descriptive of the current state port without status, identify challenges opportunities for logistics flows if status attained then prescribe how may enable seamless flows. With multiple ports generally, increases level complexity core support business processes deliver goods origin to destination. Despite increased complexity, Freeports can attract investment generate revenue, thus enablement notionally beneficial in long run. As anathema smooth flows, we develop prescriptive exploit improve efficiency effectiveness within Freeport. demonstrate application with case supported simulation results, which aim contribute overall adoption Freeports.