In August, the Port of Algeciras welcomed the Secretary General of the European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO), Isabelle Ryckbost, who delivered the painting by Dutch artist Sasja Hagens to the Chairman of APBA, intended for the winner of the 12th edition of the ESPO Award in 2020, a ceremony which was held online in November 2020 as a result of health restrictions.
This prize, which was announced by the European Commissioner for Transport, Adina Valean, recognised APBA’s work in promoting the integration of innovative companies and local entrepreneurs within the port area.
Ryckbost, who also visited the container terminals of TTI Algeciras and APM Terminals Algeciras, held a working meeting with the Chairman and General Director of APBA, Geraldo Landaluce and José Luis Hormaechea, respectively, as well as with the chairmen of the port-business associations, Comport, Ateia and Apemar, among others.
Furthermore, the award ceremony featured virtual testimonies from some of the start-ups who have collaborated with APBA over the last few months, such as Allread, what3words or PortXchange, for example.
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