Last Thursday, 26th, the Innovation Committee of the Port of Algeciras organised a new working session with the aim of reviewing the second year of activity with a view to 2026 and presenting new innovative projects “made in Algeciras”, as well as facilitating a participatory discussion on the impact of Artificial Intelligence on the logistics […]
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Brownfield Automation: Standards, AI and Interoperability as Enablers
Automation in port terminals is no longer limited to greenfield developments; it has become a strategic objective to improve productivity, safety, predictability and advance decarbonisation. However, most terminals worldwide operate as brownfield environments shaped by decades of incremental investments, legacy systems and operational inertia. This makes automation a challenge that must be addressed without interrupting […]
Digital Collaboration in Chemical Logistics: Preparing the Ground for the Fuels of the Future
New energy carriers—such as methanol, ammonia, hydrogen, e‑fuels and advanced biofuels—introduce operational challenges fundamentally different from those associated with conventional marine fuels. Because these substances are chemically sensitive, contamination‑prone and potentially hazardous, closely tied to plant operations and regulated handling sequences, they demand far more precise coordination among multiple stakeholders. As a result, they cannot […]
The APBA takes centre stage twice at the CTX Tech Experience Hub conference
The Algeciras Bay Port Authority (APBA) took part in the CTX Tech Experience Sevilla Hub 2026, a leading international conference in the fields of technology, innovation and entrepreneurship, held on 19 and 20 March in Seville. The event brought together start-ups, technology companies, public administrations, investment funds and professionals from the innovation ecosystem, with the […]
The APBA present at the eMobility Expo World Congress 2026
The Port Authority of the Bay of Algeciras (APBA) took part in the eMobility Expo World Congress – MOW 2026, the largest European professional event dedicated to sustainable, connected, autonomous and electrified mobility, held on 10 and 11 March at the Málaga Trade Fair and Congress Center (Fycma). The event brought together more than 375 […]
The APBA participates in the 2nd EFE Cybersecurity Awareness Congress in Campo de Gibraltar
The Port Authority of the Bay of Algeciras (APBA) participated in the 2nd EFE Cybersecurity Awareness Congress – Campo de Gibraltar, a leading event organised by EFE Cybersecurity, which brings together professionals, companies, public administrations, educators and citizens with the aim of promoting a culture of digital security and awareness of the risks of the […]
Carbon Wave Gauge: new generation of carbon fiber-based level and wave sensors for real-time marine monitoring
Summary: Accurate monitoring of wave height and sea level is essential for maritime safety, port management, oceanographic research, and the design of critical infrastructure. However, traditional systems based on capacitive probes or more complex technologies have operational limitations, high costs, maintenance problems in saline environments, and difficulties in obtaining robust time series in dynamic conditions. […]
The 4th edition of the Algeciras Port Digital Academy initiative is launched
Last Friday, the Algeciras Port Authority (APBA) kicked off the 4th edition of the Algeciras Port Digital Academy, an initiative promoted by the institution’s Technological Development Department that seeks to train digital talent and expand the range of companies offering internships with the aim of bringing port and logistics activities closer to the next generation. […]
APBA and Alén Space successfully complete the first pilot campaign for the SATMAR satellite
Last December, the Algeciras Port Authority (APBA) and the Vigo-based company Alén Space completed the first campaign of demonstration pilots of VDES (VHF Data Exchange System) technology aboard the SATMAR satellite. This initiative, developed in collaboration with Egatel and other partners, places Algeciras and Spain in a leading position in the development of new maritime […]
APBA renews the certification of its Innovation Management System and moves on to the ISO 56001 standard
The Algeciras Port Authority (APBA) has renewed, for another year, the certification of its Innovation Management System, which it first obtained in December 2019. On this occasion, the renewal has marked a significant milestone: the transition and adaptation of the system to ISO 56001, the international standard that replaces the historic UNE 166002 and establishes […]
The Chessboard of Digital Transformation: From Daemons to Gods
In the global economy, where more than 80% of trade is transported by sea, digital transformation in ports and logistics nodes has become a strategic necessity. Christos K. Papadopoulos, Head of the Information Technology and Telecommunications Department at the Port of Thessaloniki, describes this process as a Chessboard in which two forces compete: the Daemons, […]
Unlocking Security and Operational Management with Wireless Intelligence
Historically, the steel structure of ships has acted as an impenetrable barrier to connectivity, transforming vessels into enormous Faraday cages that block traditional signals such as Wi-Fi. This limitation has forced the maritime industry to rely on expensive and complex cabled infrastructures, whose installation requires kilometres of cabling, perforations in watertight bulkheads and weeks of […]
The Port of Algeciras, Epicenter of Port and Tourism Innovation at the Suncruise Forum
The Auditorium of the Port Authority of the Bay of Algeciras (APBA) hosted the Forum “Innovation: An Opportunity in the Port and Tourism Sector”, organized by Suncruise Andalucía and Mar de Alborán together with APBA, where the Suncruise Open Innovation Challenge awards were presented. The event, which brought together more than a hundred professionals, showcased […]
Panssari
Panssari is a technology start-up based in Santander, focused on developing innovative solutions for access control, detection and monitoring of unauthorised intrusions in port areas. The start-up is mainly focused on developing an AI platform (Panssari) that improves the security and operations of critical infrastructure, developed for the port area. It brings together, in a […]
WDTech
WDTech Sensors and Systems is a technology company based in El Puerto de Santa María (Cádiz), specialising in the design and development of advanced Internet of Things (IoT) solutions for real-time environmental monitoring. Its offering is based on proprietary technology, both hardware and software, enabling it to offer highly customised products tailored to the specific […]
SonaGrid
SonaGrid is a deep tech company specialising in the digitisation and analysis of industrial and urban soundscapes. Its value proposition lies in transforming environmental noise management, moving from traditional decibel measurement to the generation of high-value operational data using artificial intelligence. The company designs and manufactures its own autonomous IoT nodes, capable of operating in […]
Torbellino Tech
Torbellino Tech is a startup originating from Algeciras, dedicated to software development and activities related to information technologies, with a unique focus: exploring the intersection between computer science, economics, and the maritime sector. Its work centers on investigating how the foundations of computer science can offer new answers to classic economic problems, such as the […]
SoleaHeat
SoleaHeat is a technology startup based in Cádiz, Spain, focused on the design and installation of turnkey industrial solar heat solutions tailored to processes requiring medium temperatures (100–250ºC). Its approach replaces fossil fuel consumption with a renewable, stable, and lower-cost energy source, contributing to industrial decarbonization without compromising operational efficiency. With its SoleaCooling solution, the […]
OCBO
OCBO is a technology startup whose goal is to transform international trade management through an all-in-one intelligent platform. To this end, it has developed a SaaS solution that digitizes and automates the creation and management of documentation for import and export logistics processes, eliminating operational fragmentation and reducing critical errors that impact profitability and efficiency. […]
EONSEA
EONSEA is a technology startup based in Seville, specializing in underwater inspection by combining unmanned vehicles (ROVs) with computer vision and artificial intelligence models. Its solution enables the automatic detection of damage and pathologies in vessels and submerged infrastructure, delivering precise analyses without the need for direct human intervention. Founded by experts in robotics and […]
Synnect
Synnect Technologies is a Madrid-based startup specializing in the development of real-time predictive digital twins for industry. Its solution, Connector, is designed to address inefficiencies in industrial workflows that directly impact companies’ potential and competitiveness. The platform enables users to anticipate problems and optimize processes through continuous simulation of future scenarios, connecting operational data with […]
