The APBA’s Technological Development Area (ADT) has been working for several years with the OKR (Objectives & Key Results) methodology, a management framework through which ambitious objectives and measurable key results are defined, with both individual and collective ownership for their achievement. This tool enables (1) to translate strategic challenges into concrete goals, (2) align […]
INFRAWISE Project: Hybrid Monitoring of Port Infrastructure for More Resilient and Efficient Management
Summary: Climate change adaptation and the preservation of critical infrastructure are among the key challenges facing European ports today. To ensure safe, efficient and sustainable operations, it is becoming increasingly important to have continuous information on the performance of quays, breakwaters and other infrastructure exposed to demanding environmental conditions. In this context, INFRAWISE has emerged […]
SonaGrid Project: Advanced Acoustic Intelligence Network for Environmental and Operational Monitoring in the Ports of Algeciras and Tarifa
Summary: Noise management represents a significant challenge in port environments, both from an environmental and an operational perspective. The wide range of activities taking place within a port, together with the presence of vessels, vehicles, machinery and other assets, creates a complex acoustic environment in which it is not sufficient to know noise levels alone. […]
TreeXR
TreeXR is a technology platform for the management, creation, and distribution of 3D content and extended reality experiences, designed to facilitate the adoption of immersive technologies, 3D environments, and digital twins across organizations. The solution is built on the experience accumulated since 2017 by ImmersivePro, a Spanish company specializing in immersive technologies, founded on the […]
Recytrack
Recytrack is a SaaS platform that automates the creation, submission, and recordkeeping of the mandatory documentation required for every waste transfer, connecting waste producers, transport operators, and treatment facilities within a single digital environment. In Spain, every waste movement requires contracts, notifications, and identification documents that must be reported to the authorities. Much of this […]
GoPlanner!
Go!Planner is a technology startup specialized in the digitalization and optimization of transportation, logistics, and port transport operations. Its modular SaaS platform integrates transport management (TMS), resource planning, logistics ERP, real-time traceability, document management, advanced invoicing, operational communications, and data analytics into a single digital environment. The solution incorporates mathematical optimization algorithms, Artificial Intelligence (AI), […]
Archangelus Systems
Archangelus Systems is a technology startup based in Cádiz specializing in the development of advanced preventive security solutions for critical environments. Founded in 2020 and headquartered in San Fernando (Cádiz), the company designs and develops proprietary technology that combines sensing technologies, geolocation, secure communications, and artificial intelligence to protect people and reduce risks in emergency […]
SinapSysTec Digital Solutions
SinapSysTec is an international group of companies specialized in artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced computer vision technologies, founded in 2018 by a multidisciplinary team of experts in deep learning, engineering, robotics, and software development. The company develops AI-based solutions that help public and private organizations improve operational efficiency, optimize processes, and reduce risks in complex […]
BioAbsoil Solutions
BioAbsoil Solutions is an Andalusian technology startup specialized in innovative solutions for the sustainable management of oil and hydrocarbon spills in maritime, port, and industrial environments. Founded in 2024, the company develops technologies aimed at improving environmental incident response through an approach based on the circular economy and waste valorization. Its value proposition combines digital […]
Port of San Diego Blue Economy Incubator: How to Accelerate Innovation in the Blue Economy
The report presents the evolution and outcomes of the Blue Economy Incubator (BEI), an initiative led by the Port of San Diego to accelerate the development and adoption of innovative solutions within the blue economy. The program serves as a support mechanism for startups, technology companies, research institutions, and entrepreneurs developing technologies with the potential […]
Drowning in Data, Starving for Decisions: Turning Data into Actionable Intelligence in Maritime Digitalization
Maritime digital transformation has triggered an explosion in the volume of information available across the industry. Vessels equipped with sensors, intelligent maintenance systems, connected navigation platforms, energy management tools, and AI-powered solutions are generating more data than ever before. Yet having access to more information does not automatically translate into better decisions. An article featured […]
The APBA Shares Its Experience in Digital Transformation at the 2nd TAI Seville Forum
The Port Authority of the Bay of Algeciras (APBA) took part on 24 September in the 2nd TAI Seville Forum, an event that brought together technology leaders and senior executives from various Andalusian public administrations to discuss the main challenges of digital transformation in the public sector. The event, entitled “Technological Challenges for the Future […]
The Port of Algeciras Digital Entrepreneurship Centre Strengthens Cybersecurity, Data Management and AI Capabilities of Startups Participating in the Misión Andalucía Initiative
The Digital Entrepreneurship Centre for Port Logistics of the Port of Algeciras Bay (PBA) hosted this September a new training session aimed at the startups participating in the second edition of its Acceleration Programme, an initiative promoted within the framework of Misión Andalucía to foster technological entrepreneurship and innovation in the port and logistics sector. […]
Start-ups taking part in the second edition of the accelerator programme are gaining an in-depth insight into the operations of the Port of Algeciras
The start-ups and entrepreneurial projects taking part in the second edition of the Acceleration Programme run by the Centre for Digital Entrepreneurship in Port Logistics at the Port of Algeciras had the opportunity to gain first-hand insight into the workings of one of Europe’s leading logistics hubs, thanks to an immersion day held on 7 […]
The start-up SonaGrid, a participant in the Port of Algeciras Digital Entrepreneurship Centre, has won the 2026 atrÉBT! Award for its DEEP NOISE project
The DEEP NOISE project, developed by the Algeciras-based start-up SonaGrid – a participant in the acceleration programme run by the Centre for Digital Entrepreneurship in Port Logistics at the Port of Algeciras – has been awarded the atrÉBT! 2026 in the Business Projects category, an award organised by the University of Cádiz to promote innovative […]
Innovation Report 2025
The Algeciras Port Authority presents the seventh 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 […]
Mastering maritime data for competitive advantage
Maritime operations are entering a data-driven era in which high-quality information is no longer just a reporting requirement, but a source of operational, commercial and regulatory advantage. Across shipping, regulators, charterers, service providers and cargo owners increasingly expect digital proof of compliance, efficiency and safety, while maritime companies are under growing pressure to improve transparency, […]
From paper to trust: modernising MARPOL documentation
Maritime regulation is becoming increasingly digital, but MARPOL documentation remains largely tied to paper-based routines at the port–ship interface. The International Maritime Organization has already laid important foundations through the Maritime Single Window, guidance on electronic record books and evolving rules for electronic certificates. However, much of the day-to-day reality of MARPOL compliance continues to […]
The Port of Algeciras is hosting the first real-world trials of EVO’s H2Tractor
EVO’s H2Tractor, powered by a hydrogen fuel cell, is being integrated into the Logístika 360 fleet to test its performance in real-world working conditions. On Tuesday 28 April, the Port of Algeciras hosted the start of real-world trials of EVO’s H2Tractor, which has been integrated into the daily operations of Logístika 360. This milestone marks […]
APBA at the Container Terminal Automation Conference Europe 2026
The Port Authority of the Bay of Algeciras (APBA) took part in the tenth edition of the Container Terminal Automation Conference Europe (CTAC), organised by Port Technology International and held on 21 and 22 April at the Hotel Las Arenas Balneario Resort in Valencia. The event brought together representatives from leading European container terminal operators, […]
The Port of Algeciras Bay consolidates its entrepreneurial ecosystem with the closure of the first edition of its start-up acceleration programme and announces a new 2026 call
Coinciding with International Entrepreneurship Day, the Center for Digital Entrepreneurship in Port Logistics of the Port of Algeciras Bay became a meeting point to celebrate the completion of the first edition of the Acceleration Program of this digital node, promoted by the Digital Agency of Andalusia (ADA), under the Andalusian Mission initiative, and the Port […]
