Alliance with TradeLens: the Blockchain platform driven by IBM and Maersk
At the turn of the year, APBA underwrote a partnership agreement with IBM to take part in TradeLens: an open and impartial platform based on a blockchain technology solution that had been the brainchild of IBM and Maersk. Its aim is to enhance transparency and visibility throughout supply chains. The co-working platform, launched […]
Algeciras Port participates in the SPSC18 Conference organized by Port Technology International in Rotterdam
The Algeciras Port Authority, represented by Dr. Francisco de los Santos, had the honor to present in Rotterdam, in front of the shipping industry leaders, the main pillars of the digital transformation and innovation strategy and the most relevant projects related to the use of data sharing at both port and supply chain scale. The […]
Algeciras Port shares its technology and digitization projects in the JOC Container Trade Europe Conference
The 2018 JOC Container Trade Europe Conference held in Hamburg was focused on analysing major trends in container shipping supply, demand and capacity, and exploring and illustrating strategic and innovative opportunities to improve transit times and reliability, and reduce costs, whether through technology/digitization or operational and planning initiatives. The conference was organized in a mix […]
APBA implements what3words to improve mobility and location services in Algeciras Port
The Algeciras Bay Port Authority (APBA) is collaborating with what3words, the location technology company that makes it easy to talk about location. Having identified that traditional addresses do not tend to everyday modern needs, what3words goal is to become a global standard for communication location. Globally, 70% of addresses will not take you to the […]
APBA and GOFIMA Research Group develop an environmental management tool for port waters
Algeciras Port Authority, together with the Physical Oceanography Group of the University of Malaga (GOFIMA), have developed a tool to support environmental management in the Port of Algeciras. The tool analyses the quality of water in the eight PAMUs (Port Aquatic Management Units) of the Port. This aims to comply with the recommendations of ROM 5.1-13 and highlight the results of […]
Algeciras Port Authority and Technology Campus launch the “Algeciras BrainPort” Innovation Awards to find the best masters thesis
The Algeciras Port Authority (APBA) and Algeciras Technology Campus Foundation (FCTA) open the registration period for the port innovation awards “Algeciras BrainPort”. The first edition initiative aims to recognize talent and promote innovation in the Port of Algeciras. The prize, valued at 1.200, and a six-month paid internship at the APBA will go to the best Master’s Thesis in the field […]
The Port of Algeciras shares its predictions and real-time weather information through a mobile app
The Environmental Control Panel (ECP) mobile app is now available for the Ports of Algeciras and Tarifa, complementing the existing website. Both applications allow access to the measurement stations real-time data and predictions and historical data of the main variables of interest (wind, waves and currents) in the Strait of Gibraltar, the Bay of Algeciras and Tarifa. It also […]
The Competitive Dialogue for the development of a predictive system for vessel-infrastructure operations at Algeciras Port was launched
On March 5, 2018, the Competitive Dialogue procedure started, according to the announcement of the tender and the publication of the Descriptive Document of the innovation project “Advanced and predictive system for vessel-infrastructure operations” for the Port of Algeciras. The abovementioned document contains, on one hand, the functional needs, the objectives and the scope of […]
Algeciras Port cooperates with the International Taskforce – Port Call Optimization
The taskforce Port Call Optimization is a consortium formed by Shell, Maersk, MSC, CMA-CGM and the Ports of Algeciras, Busan, Goteborg, Houston, Rotterdam, Singapore and Ningbo Zhoushan together with the international associations IHMA, UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) and GS1. It should be mentioned that this international initiative is also supported by IALA, IHO, BIMCO, OCIMF, IMO and UK P&I. A […]
Successful participation in the “III Algeciras Port IT Symposium” Conference
About 200 people gathered at the “Millán Picazo” Auditorium in Algeciras to learn about the latest trends in Digital Transformation, Blockchain and Cybersecurity, as well as its application to the maritime / port logistics business. After the welcome and introduction, offered by the General Manager of the APBA, José Luis Hormaechea, the Chief Information & […]
The APBA launches a competition of ideas among its employees and direct collaborators
The APBA launches the first edition of the ideas competition among its employees and direct collaborators. The initiative is part of the program called The Journey of Innovation, with the aim of inspiring, systematizing innovation and favouring intra-entrepreneurship of the public entity. Participants will be able to present their ideas through the APBA Innovation Portal […]
The APBA begins the Journey of Innovation, a program of culture and innovation management that will make them an innovative public organization
Within the framework of the Program of Culture and Management of Innovation in the APBA, two workshops were organized for the Steering Committee of the APBA (who will lead the internal transformation with their example) with the following objectives: Achieve greater commitment and involvement of the organization to support innovation and thus enhance a culture […]