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 […]
Detektia and Space-Ship, APBA partner companies, awarded in the European Commission’s CASSINI initiative
The application of space technologies in the logistics and port sector is opening new opportunities to improve the efficiency, sustainability, and resilience of maritime and logistics operations. Thanks to programmes such as Copernicus and Galileo, and to the impetus provided by initiatives like the European Space Agency’s (ESA) Business Applications, more and more companies and […]
APBA protagonist at Smart Digital Ports of the Future 2025
The Port Authority of the Bay of Algeciras (APBA) participated in the ninth edition of the Smart Digital Ports of the Future event, organized by Port Technology International, held on November 12 and 13 at the Amsterdam Convention Center. The event brought together representatives from the world’s leading ports and major companies in the maritime-port […]
The APBA as an example of leadership in transforming the IT operating model at the Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo 2025
Between November 10 and 13, the Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo 2025 took place in Barcelona, an internationally renowned event focused on exploring the trends and strategic technologies driving innovation and digital transformation to shape the future of organizations and businesses. Under the theme Agents of Change: Leading Through Intelligence, this event consolidates its position as the […]
The Innovation Committee of the Port of Algeciras Bay holds its sixth meeting at the Campo de Gibraltar Chamber of Commerce
On 30 October, the Innovation Committee of the Port of Algeciras Bay organised a new working meeting with the objectives of updating the activities of the Committee and the Port Authority of Algeciras Bay (APBA), strengthening the open innovation scheme and the start-up ecosystem, and presenting new innovative projects, among others. On this occasion, the […]
