Projects
Algeciras BrainPort 2020 Program
What is Algeciras BrainPort 2020?
The Algeciras BrainPort 2020 Program (ABP2020) is conceived as the vehicular axis for the APBA’s innovation strategy and covers both the portfolio of innovation projects and the set of transversal activities and actions in innovation. It is a tactical and operational program with specific innovation actions.
VIPE – Vulnerability of Port Infrastructure from Space
Summary: The Port Authority of the Bay of Algeciras (APBA) participates in the VIPE project, focused on developing a tool for managing the risk and vulnerability of port infrastructure through the applicatio…
SIMHUB: predictive and prescriptive platform for decision-making optimization
Summary: The project is part of the objective of the Port of Algeciras to become a Hub for Digitalization and Logistics Innovation and, specifically, within the set of technological projects that will allow …
Port OCR Disruption
Summary: The Port Authority of the Bay of Algeciras (APBA) is actively participating in the Port OCR Disruption project, developed by the start-up AllRead MLT and focused on changing the paradigm of optical …
Development of a mobile application for passenger information at the Algeciras Port
Summary: The project is based on the development of a mobile application, proper of the Algeciras Bay Port Authority (APBA), focused on complementing its communication channels and providing, in real time, r…
Advanced platform for environmental sustainability management in the Port of Algeciras
Summary: This project is part of the FIWARE ZONE IoT Challenge and is developed by the start-up HOPU, winner of the challenge entitled “Advanced platform for environmental management and sustainability…
EPICENTER (Enhanced Physical Internet-Compatible Earth-frieNdly freight Transportation answER)
Summary: APBA participates in the European Project EPICENTER, focused on allowing a seamless transport of goods, focusing especially on the technological and operational opportunities that the Physical Inter…
PROAS – Port Risk Optimized Advanced System
Summary: With our PROAS project, we aim to develop a Ship & Infrastructure Operations Forecasting System. The system is to be based on a predictive safety and efficiency tool for port operations th…
Teleport 2.0
Summary: Currently, the Algeciras Port operates a port community system (entitled Teleport 1.0) that offers a series of services to the port community and comprises of two big blocks: Services directed to ve…
Queue detection and waiting time prediction system for the controlled access gates in the Port …
Summary: The innovation project was constituted as a proof of concept (PoC) whose challenge was to provide, from the use of video images from the APBA’s Image Capture System (SCI), real-time informatio…
Development of a machine learning algorithm combined with an optimization model to support bert…
Summary: One of the main data used as a reference to schedule and manage port operations are Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA) and Estimated Time of Departure (ETD). The shipping agent needs to inform and upda…
Intelligent reading of license plates and container codes
Summary: The innovation project was set as a proof of concept whose aim was to expand the tracking network of the cargo traffic in the port facilities, deploying the network of cameras already installed in t…
Autonomous traceability and geolocation of the cargo with Artificial Intelligence
Summary: Pilot project for testing and validating an innovative solution in the field of advanced data science and artificial intelligence. The challenge, which consists of carrying out the traceability and …
Digital Port-Logistics Service Platform (DIGITAL PORT)
Summary: APBA is assisting in the development of the Digital Port-Logistics Service Platform (DIGITAL PORT) project within the framework of the Economy, Industry & Competitivity Departments FEDER-INNTER…
Modernisation and optimisation of operations, security and protection systems through 5G techno…
Summary: This project is included in the initiative Pilot 5G Andalucía led by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Digital Transformation through the website www.red.es, and currently being developed by Vo…
CVCH – Optimization of the Container Value Chain Operations at Algeciras Port
Summary: Currently, operational processes that sustain world trade and logistics chains feature a high inefficiency rate, as well as a huge reliance on paper-based document processing: witness examples of su…
Pit-Stop Port Operations Algeciras
Summary: A pilot project which has explored the application of the Port Collaborative Decision Making concept regarding the optimization of operational processes related to port calls, through validated lear…
SIGCA 2
Summary: The objective of the project of modernization and automation of the access controls of Algeciras Port has been to increase the port security and improve inland operations, serving as starting point …
SACR
Summary Project developed in order to modernize the radio and telco resources and information systems supporting APBA and Port Community procedures as regards to operational coordination, protection and on-s…
Hercules
Summary: The objective is to develop a specific operations management ICT tool for the Strait of Gibraltar Crossing Operation (OPE, in Spanish). This ICT platform/tool allows monitoring in real time the util…
OptiPORT
Summary: The objective of the OptiPort project is to develop a simulation and optimization tool for seaside port operations based on probabilistic techniques to support decision-making processes at str…
