Ocean Ecostructures is an innovative start-up that combines advanced engineering and sustainability to offer disruptive solutions in the marine environment. Founded in Barcelona in 2021, the company specializes in the design and development of green infrastructure for coastal and marine environments, with a focus on ecosystem regeneration, coastal protection and sustainable project development. Under the […]
IAPH ChainPORT JIT Study 2024: Advancing Port Efficiency through Data
The International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH), alongside ChainPORT and global stakeholders, has unveiled its 2024 study on Just-in-Time (JIT) port calls, focusing on port call optimization (PCO) through improved data quality and standardized practices, to complement the existing IMO FAL guidelines and the GIA JIT arrival guide. The study aims to enhance efficiency, […]
Unlocking Green Shipping Corridors: a pathway to sustainable maritime practices
The maritime industry faces challenges to align with global decarbonization goals, especially within the context of green shipping corridors. These corridors represent a targeted approach to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, enhance operational efficiency, and to promote collaboration amongst key stakeholders. Current green shipping corridor initiatives include 57 projects globally as of 2024, between the announced, […]
Project EmissionInsider: digital solution for measuring and analyzing maritime-land transport emissions
Summary: Maritime transport accounts for about 90% of world trade and 2.5% of global Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions, and in relation to Europe, it is estimated that transport accounts for a quarter of its GHG emissions. In this context, and according to the guidelines of the European Green Deal, ports play an important role in […]
The Port Authority of the Bay of Algeciras is the protagonist in the I ALICE Logistics Innovation Summit
The Port Authority of the Bay of Algeciras (APBA) participated last November 6th and 7th in the 1st edition of the Logistics Innovation Summit that the European Technology Platform ALICE (Alliance for Logistics Innovation through Collaboration in Europe) held in Brussels. This event, held on the occasion of the tenth anniversary of ALICE, brought together […]
Innovation Report 2023
The Innovation Report summarizes the main actions and achievements related to the innovation and digital transformation activity driven by the Algeciras Port Authority and its innovation ecosystem during 2023. This Report includes, on the one hand, all the projects and initiatives carried out by multiple stakeholders from its innovation ecosystem and, on the other hand, […]
EPICENTER (Enhanced Physical Internet-Compatible Earth-frieNdly freight Transportation answER)
Summary: The Port Authority of the Bay of Algeciras (APBA) has participated in the ePIcenter project, focused on enabling seamless freight transport, with a special focus on the technological and operational opportunities offered by the Physical Internet, synchro-modal operations and other disruptive technologies such as Hyperloop, Industry 4.0 and autonomous vehicles. The project, which has […]
The Algeciras Bay Port Authority participates as a strategic partner in the European project D2XCEL, focused on scaling up European deep tech companies and start-ups in the port logistics industry
The D2XCEL project has been selected by the European Commission to launch a pan-European collaborative scaling program, bringing together a top-tier industry network of over 300 investors, public and private stakeholders, and innovation centers, whose objective is to support 100 technology and digital start-ups, previously selected in a scouting process. Through personalized mentoring, focus sessions […]
Isarsoft: artificial vision tool for port traffic management
Summary: The management of road traffic in ports and port terminals is currently a growing challenge for logistics and international trade, particularly due to the increase in the volume of goods in recent decades. As global trade has grown, some port infrastructures have found it difficult to expand at the same pace, creating bottlenecks and […]
Isarsoft
Isarsoft is a German start-up founded in 2019 and currently has around 1,000 deployed use cases of its machine vision product. Specializing in video analytics and Artificial Intelligence (AI), under the leitmotif “make every camera count”, the company offers services and applications for transport stations (airports, railroads, buses and ports), parking lots and ground traffic. […]
The Port of Algeciras takes center stage at the Smart Digital ports of the Future 2024 event
The Port of Algeciras had the opportunity to participate in the eighth edition of the Smart Digital Ports of the Future event, organized by Port Technology International, held on September 24th and 25th in the Dutch city of Rotterdam. The event, which brought together over 100 attendees, featured more than 45 speakers from leading European […]
Beyond the Horizon: Opportunities and Obstacles in the Maritime AI Boom
It is evident that Artificial Intelligence (AI) has rapidly expanded within the maritime industry, being regarded as a revolutionary force that brings significant improvements to operational efficiency, safety, and sustainability. This article, commissioned by Lloyd’s Register and prepared by Thetius, explores how the maritime-port sector, traditionally resistant to change, is adopting AI in key applications […]
The Future of RoPax Operations in Smart Ports
As ports become more complex and interconnected, the need for intelligent systems to manage traffic flow, resource allocation, and environmental impact has become critical. This report highlights the key role digital technologies are playing in transforming port and maritime logistics, outlining what the future vision of RoPax traffic operations should look like. From the use […]
The APBA holds an Information session on Digital Entrepreneurship with partners such as the Junta de Andalucía and WISeKey
Last Wednesday 4th September, the Assembly Hall of the Port Authority of the Bay of Algeciras hosted the conference entitled ‘Next initiatives of digital entrepreneurship in the Campo de Gibraltar’, in which the attendees could know in depth key issues for open innovation and entrepreneurship, such as the RETECH Programme in the Port of Algeciras, […]
Suncruise launches the 3rd call for its Open Innovation Challenge Prize
The Suncruise Andalucía association officially launches the third edition of the Suncruise Open Innovation Challenge Prize, aimed at startups, technology companies and consolidated research groups, with the purpose of seeking innovative technological solutions with which to address innovative challenges to digitally transform the nautical and cruise industry in Andalusia. In particular, this initiative is a […]
Space-Ship
Space-Ship is a German start-up founded in 2023, based in Munich, with the aim of transforming the maritime industry using cutting-edge technology with an emphasis on real-time data, satellite data, AIS and Artificial Intelligence (AI). Its tailor-made AI solutions for Port Authorities and terminal operators include, on the one hand, a solution for monitoring and […]
Intelligent tool for benchmarking the competitiveness of bunkering services
Summary: AIS is the acronym for “Automatic Identification System”, an identification system for ships that allows them to transmit their identity, position, course, speed and other data to nearby vessels and the competent authorities in the area. All this is done through a common VHF radio channel.However, despite its availability and obvious usefulness, AIS data […]
MarineHound: autonomous emission control system for maritime transport
Summary: Since January 1, 2020, in accordance with the IMO 2020 rule, the global limit for the sulfur content of vessel fuel will be reduced to 0.50% (from the current 3.50%). The ultimate responsibility for controlling and correctly applying this limit lies with the Governments and national authorities of the member States that are part […]
MarineHound
MarineHound is a Malta-based start-up founded in 2021 whose mission is to drive the maritime industry towards a more sustainable future. The company is backed by a diverse team with extensive experience in engineering, gas analyzer technology and shipping regulation. Its product, marinehound™, is based on a disruptive continuous remote pollution sensing technology that, located […]
Project ETA Prediction & Emissions API
Summary: According to a recent study, more than one third of the time spent by container ships in port is dedicated to entry and exit maneuvers, berthing, unberthing and waiting for port services. The remaining time corresponds to the actual loading and unloading processes. Factors influencing the timely arrival of the vessel in port include […]
APBA and UCA celebrate the closing ceremony of the 2nd edition of the University Expert Course on Digital Transformation applied to Port Logistics.
The president of the Port Authority Bay of Algeciras (APBA), Gerardo Landaluce, and the vice rector of the Campus Bay of Algeciras of the University of Cadiz (UCA), Maria de la Luz Martín, chaired on Wednesday, July 17, the closing ceremony of the 2nd edition of the University Expert Course in Digital Transformation applied to […]
