London, United Kingdom | January 07, 2026 – In a landmark move for the Asian maritime sector, Evergreen Marine, one of the world’s premier container shipping lines, has officially confirmed a fleetwide transition to Inmarsat NexusWave. This announcement marks Evergreen as the first Taiwanese operator to standardize its operations on this next-generation bonded connectivity service.
The rollout follows a series of successful sea trials and represents a significant leap in the company’s “Evergreen IT” modernization program. By moving away from traditional setups and upgrading its existing Fleet Xpress infrastructure, Evergreen is positioning its fleet at the forefront of the data-driven shipping era.
A “Home-Like” Experience for Seafarers
At the heart of the agreement is a deep commitment to crew welfare. In an industry where “connected confidence” is becoming a key factor in recruitment and retention, NexusWave provides:
- Unlimited Data: No caps on usage, allowing crew to stream, video call, and browse without restriction.
- Always-On Performance: Seamless internet access that feels like a shore-based experience, regardless of the vessel’s location.
- Dedicated Access: A secure, separate network for crew use ensures that personal internet traffic never interferes with critical ship operations.
Powering Operational Excellence
Beyond the crew’s quarters, the high-speed connectivity is designed to act as the backbone for Evergreen’s digital transformation. The platform will support several high-bandwidth initiatives:
- Real-Time Reefer Monitoring: Critical for a major container line, ensuring the integrity of temperature-sensitive cargo throughout the voyage.
- Predictive Analytics: Utilizing vast streams of data to optimize fuel consumption and predict maintenance needs before failures occur.
- Fleet-Wide IoT: Fully integrated Internet of Things (IoT) sensors to provide real-time visibility into every aspect of vessel performance.
The Technical Edge: “Secure-by-Design”
NexusWave is not just a single satellite link; it is a bonded, multi-network solution. It intelligently combines multiple networks in real-time, including:
- Global Xpress (GX) Ka-band
- Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) services
- Coastal LTE (where available)
- L-band for high-resiliency backup
This architecture is further bolstered by the ViaSat-3 ultra-high-capacity network. With more than 1,000 steerable spot beams, ViaSat-3 allows bandwidth to be dynamically shifted to high-traffic shipping lanes and ports, ensuring Evergreen vessels never experience a “dead zone.”
“Evergreen’s fleetwide adoption of Inmarsat NexusWave reflects our commitment to the welfare of our seafarers and operational excellence,” said a spokesperson for Evergreen Marine. “We are confident that this bonded, scalable solution will support our future growth and innovation.“
Gert-Jan Panken, Vice President Maritime at Viasat, added:
“Evergreen is setting a clear standard. By moving to NexusWave, they gain a single, managed connectivity solution backed by global coverage and secure infrastructure that scales with their ambitions.”
About Evergreen Marine
Evergreen is one of the world’s leading container shipping brands and the common trading name of the Evergreen Group’s container shipping companies. The group operates a fleet of 228 vessels with a total operational capacity of approximately 1.84 million TEU, representing around 5.67% of global container shipping capacity. In 2024, Evergreen handled more than 10 million TEU of cargo, supported by 150+ weekly services, 295 global offices and agents, and coverage across Asia, the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Australia & Oceania.
With 50 vessels on order totaling 756,053 TEU, Evergreen Line continues to invest in fleet renewal, digitalisation and sustainability. The company is focused on improving operational efficiency, reducing emissions and supporting the maritime industry’s transition toward net-zero, while maintaining reliable, large-scale container shipping services across global trade lanes.
About Inmarsat Maritime
Inmarsat Maritime is a Viasat company and continues to power the digitalisation of the maritime industry. With more than 40 years of experience, Inmarsat Maritime delivers reliable and innovative connectivity solutions that enable shipowners and operators to stay connected, navigate safely, enhance operational efficiency, strengthen cybersecurity and ensure crew welfare.
Viasat is a global communications company with offices in 24 countries worldwide. The company believes everyone and everything can be connected and focuses on delivering high-quality, reliable, secure and affordable communications on the ground, in the air and at sea. In May 2023, Viasat completed its acquisition of Inmarsat, combining teams, technologies and resources to create a new global communications partner.
Source: Viasat