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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

On Thursday, 25 September, the Port Authority of the Bay of Algeciras (APBA) hosted a technical visit as part of the European SaferSEA project, co-financed by the Interreg Atlantic Area Programme 2021-2027, in which it participates as an Associate Partner. The event, aimed at project partners, began with a welcome address by Salvador León, Head […]

On Wednesday, September 10, the Port Authority of the Bay of Algeciras (APBA) was the protagonist of the webinar entitled “The AI&DT Digital Ambition of the Port of Algeciras: from open innovation to maximize value creation,” organized by the European Technology Platform ALICE (Alliance for Logistics Innovation through Collaboration in Europe), of which the Algeciras […]

On Wednesday, September 3, the Port Authority of the Bay of Algeciras (APBA) participated in the conference “Giving voice to data: Ports, Data-Driven Organizations“, part of the ”UIMP Port Week 2025″ series of meetings organized by the Menéndez Pelayo International University (UIMP), the Port Authority of Santander (APS), and the Spanish State Ports Authority (OPPE), […]

The Port Authority of Algeciras (APBA) has presented in San José, Costa Rica, alongside the European Union and the Secretariat for Central American Economic Integration (SIECA), an ambitious project that will boost bi-regional trade between the Port of Algeciras and Central America, consolidating the Algeciras hub as the southern gateway to Europe. This is the […]

The Innovation Committee of the Algeciras Port held, last Tuesday 8 July, a new meeting with the double objective of taking stock of the results obtained during the first half of the year, and to know first hand the activity of the Centre for Digital Entrepreneurship in Port Logistics of the Algeciras Port. Jesús Medina, […]

In a global context where efficiency and sustainability have become strategic priorities for maritime transport, the port sector is moving decisively towards the implementation of Just-in-Time operations. This approach seeks to minimize waiting times and downtime and to optimize the use of resources through better coordination between the different actors involved in the vessel call […]

At a key moment for the digital transformation of Andalusia’s productive fabric, the Port of Algeciras is positioning itself as one of the pillars of the Misión Andalucía initiative—an ambitious program driven by the Andalusian Government and various local partners to promote technological entrepreneurship in strategic sectors. This mission offers programs tailored to the needs […]

The Port of Algeciras was present at the recent edition of the GreenTech event, organized by Port Technology International, which was held from 29 to 30 April in the Swedish city of Gothenburg. On this occasion, the event brought together more than 60 attendees from major European ports, port terminals and technology companies in the […]

The deadline for submitting projects in the pre-commercial category for the third call of the Ports 4.0 innovation fund, an initiative promoted by the TradeTech ecosystem of Spanish Ports and designed to support entrepreneurs and companies, both national and international, with innovative ideas or projects capable of transforming the port-logistics sector, ended on 24 March. […]

On Tuesday 22nd April, within the framework of the Employment and Entrepreneurship Fair of the Pablo de Olavide University of Seville, the session entitled “Open Innovation as the axis of collaboration between entities, companies and startups” was held. An activity promoted by the SVQ Emprende Ecosystem and attended by students, professors, entrepreneurship technicians from public […]

The Port Authority of the Bay of Algeciras (APBA) participated last April 2nd and 3rd, in the III edition of the Brokerage Event that the European Technology Platform ALICE (Alliance for Logistics Innovation through Collaboration in Europe) held in the city of Brussels. This event, which brought together more than 120 representatives of the logistics […]

The Port Authority of the Bay of Algeciras (APBA) has presented its progress in innovation and Artificial Intelligence (AI) at the meeting “The Future of Logistics: AI, Automation and Sustainability”, organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Seville in the framework of the Interreg Spain-Portugal (POCTEP) Nexomar project. This project, coordinated by the Andalusian Council […]

The Port Authority of the Bay of Algeciras (APBA) has held a technical session within the framework of the “VIPE” Project (Vulnerability of Port Infrastructure from Space), focused on developing an advanced tool for risk and vulnerability management of port infrastructures, based on the application of Differential Interferometry of Synthetic Aperture Radar (DInSAR) and Artificial […]

The president of the Port Authority of the Bay of Algeciras (APBA) and vice president of the association of Mediterranean ports MEDPORTS, Gerardo Landaluce, participates this week in the international congress MARLOG 14 held in the city of Alexandria (Egypt) under the theme “Implementations of Artificial Intelligence towards the construction of the digital future”. In […]