The port of Antwerp is home to one of the largest chemical clusters in the world. Driven by significantly increased energy costs, the need for sustainability investments, and exponential growth in regulations, the engine of our local prosperity is facing significant challenges. The path forward lies in further automation and digitalization. However, the BASF chemical site in Antwerp covers an area six times the size of the city of Kortrijk. To enable the necessary digital transformation on this vast terrain, an intelligent digital infrastructure strategy is essential.

This presentation zooms in on how a well-planned 5G strategy supports BASF in its digitalization efforts. It highlights how it is possible to build the most suitable 5G model under these economic challenging circumstances by focusing on the development of modular infrastructure in conjunction with an agile implementation of value-creating applications.