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 […]
SCAI Engineering
SCAI Engineering is a Barcelona-based technology startup that develops embedded systems and intelligent connectivity solutions to drive future mobility and smart cities. Its technology acts as a bridge between vehicles, infrastructure, and cloud ecosystems, enabling real-time data exchange, intelligent automation, and safer, more efficient urban environments. Specializing in high-performance modular systems, SCAI Engineering designs solutions […]
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 […]
PANORAMA: digital platform for observation, correlation and early warning of environmental and operational events
Summary: According to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Maritime Transport Report 2024, maritime transport accounts for approximately 80% of global trade. This activity has a significant environmental impact on port environments, particularly in terms of air quality, noise and water pollution. Added to this is growing international regulatory pressure, which requires […]
Ideas afloat, entrepreneurship and innovation in the Port of Algeciras
The University of Cadiz, through UCA Emprende, and the Algeciras Technology Campus Foundation (FCTA), in collaboration with the Algeciras Bay Port Authority (APBA), held the event “Ideas Afloat: navigate as a team, innovate in the port“, an initiative that aims to promote entrepreneurship and the generation of ideas related to the port logistics sector among […]
Isarsoft: artificial vision tool for port traffic management
Summary: Road traffic management 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 struggled to expand at the same pace, creating bottlenecks and congestion at the entrances […]
The APBA plays a leading role in the satellite pilot project that positions Algeciras and Spain at the forefront of maritime NewSpace
The Port Authority of the Bay of Algeciras (APBA) continues to position itself as a key player in the digital transformation of the maritime-port sector, committing to emerging technologies that improve operational efficiency and sustainability. In this context, and as part of its commitment to innovation, the APBA is participating as a pilot port in […]
SATMAR: Global Maritime Digital Communications Service via satellite (VDES)
SATMAR is an innovative project led by Alén Space and Egatel that aims to set a milestone in the digitisation of maritime communications. Its main objective is to validate the new VDES (VHF Data Exchange System) standard in orbit, which is set to replace the current AIS (Automatic Identification System), through the launch and operation […]
Alén Space
Alén Space is a Spanish start-up founded in 2019 as a spin-off from the University of Vigo, specialising in the design, development and operation of small satellites. Based in Vigo (Galicia), the company has established itself as a leader in the NewSpace sector, offering turnkey solutions ranging from consulting to the manufacture and launch of […]
The APBA takes centre stage at the 3rd Campo de Gibraltar Innovation and Digital Transformation Fair
On Wednesday 1 October, the Port Authority of the Bay of Algeciras (APBA) played a prominent role in the 3rd Innovation and Digital Transformation Fair, organised by the Campo de Gibraltar Chamber of Commerce. It should be noted that the Fair is part of the ‘Campo de Gibraltar en digital 2025’ project and includes a […]
Innovation Report 2024
The Algeciras Port Authority presents the sixth edition of its Innovation Report, a comprehensive overview of the key milestones in innovation and digital transformation led by the APBA and its Ecosystem. As in previous years, this publication highlights the projects and initiatives carried out, as well as the valuable collaborations with external experts, public and […]
