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APBA renews its UNE 166002 Certification referring to its Innovation Management System
The Algeciras Port Authority (APBA) has renewed its RD&i management system certification. It was first obtained back in December 2019 and it officially proves that APBA continues to meet the requirements…
APBA announces the 2nd edition of the “Innovation Journey” Awards
APBA awarded the prizes of the 2nd edition of the “Innovation Journey” in a live-streamed ceremony led by Gerardo Landaluce. In his capacity as the Chairman of APBA, he welcomed the audience toge…
Prodevelop and MundoMarítimo webinar – APBA presents their Pit Stop concept and its imple…
Jesús Medina, on behalf of APBA as their Head of Innovation and Business Digital Solutions, participated in the seminar Optimisation of Port and Terminal Operations: A practical approach”, organised b…
The Port of Algeciras presents its challenges and innovation programme at the FOCOMAR Conferenc…
In December, the Port of Algeciras participated in the conference “Defining the capabilities and potential of the ports of Algeciras and Cádiz”, organised by the Innovation and Development Agency…
The PortXchange pilot at Algeciras Port results in shorter idle times
The Port of Algeciras, a global maritime hub and one of the main container ports in Europe, has been running a pilot project together with Maersk Line, APMT, Marmedsa, and PortXchange to optimize port calls …
The Port of Algeciras wins the 12th edition of the ESPO Award 2020 for its culture and innovati…
The Port of Algeciras became winner of the 12th edition of the ESPO Award 2020. The European Transport Commissioner, Adina Valean, revealed the jury’s verdict during a virtual ceremony held by ESPO. Wi…
APBA brings more than 60 applicants to the 1st edition of the Ports 4.0 innovation fund call
The deadline for submitting projects to the innovation fund “Ports 4.0” ended in October. It is an initiative by the 28 Spanish ports, and it is integrated in the Spanish Ministry of Transport…
The Port of Algeciras shares its GIS experience at the Esri Spain Conference 2020
APBA took part in the Esri Spain Conference 2020 – the most important GIS-related event of the year in Spain, which due to the Covid-19 pandemic was held virtually during October and November. Througho…
The Port of Algeciras tests Vodafone’s 5G technology to optimize its security systems
Vodafone, a pioneer in the deployment of the commercial 5G network in Spain, has developed a pilot in the Port of Algeciras, considered one of the most important ports in the Mediterranean, to test the use o…
The start-up HOP Ubiquitous wins the FIWARE Zone IoT Challenge 2020 proposed by APBA
In October, the Department of Economic Transformation, Industry, Knowledge and Universities within the regional Council of Andalucía, Telefónica and APBA announced the winner of Fiware Zone IoT Challenge 20…
APBA is the winner of the FIWARE Zone IoT Challenge 2020, a joint initiative by the regional Co…
The challenge proposed by APBA was awarded the last edition of the FIWARE Zone IoT Challenge. Their challenge, entitled “Advanced platform for environmental management and sustainability in the Port of…
APBA launches a new challenge to the start-up ecosystem on how to enhance the use of AIS data f…
APBA, through the Port Innovation Atlas programme, proposes a challenge to the innovation ecosystem with the aim to find start-ups and technology solutions on how to make the most of AIS data to improve deci…
Machine Learning in Maritime Logistics
Future-oriented maritime services will increasingly rely on the intelligent use of data from maritime supply chains, transport markets as well as fleet management and port operations. The comprehensive avail…
Succeeding in the AI supply-chain revolution
In recent years, supply chains have become substantially more challenging to manage. Longer and increasingly interlinked physical flows reflect the rising complexity of product portfolios. Market volati…
PortXchange: Lessons learned and the journey ahead
PortXchange provides digital solutions to optimise operations and reduce emissions from the shipping industry. After success in Rotterdam, PortXchange was launched in the ports of Felixstowe, Moerdijk, Algec…
Port Call Optimisation: A Port Authority’s Point of View
The Algeciras Port Authority considers that Port authorities should embrace technology and strive to become ecosystem orchestrators, fostering cooperation, improving efficiencies and boosting sustainability …
Decision Democratisation using Modern Data Analytics
Organisations digitisation has moved forward five years in just the first six months of the COVID-19 pandemic. One of the issues many organisations have faced was inertia creeping into their decision-making…
Accuracy and timeliness: Two critical measures that define the quality of data in logistics
Even though nowadays we find great progress and improvements in terms of data-sharing and in the development of platforms that connect different systems and stakeholders, two fundamental questions, which are…
Industry 4.0 in the port and maritime industry
The port and maritime industry has evolved and from the 2010s have entered into a fifth stage of evolution characterized by their digital transformation and alignment with Industry 4.0 practices. Co-operatio…
Decarbonising Shipping: All Hands on Deck
Shipping has a dual challenge. It must meet the demand of the worlds growing population, with more ships and more voyages, while radically reducing its emissions. Sustainable challenges have been addressed …
Seven building blocks for the port of the future. Where do you start when preparing your port f…
Traditionally, ports have been crucial nodes in the worlds international supply chains. As those supply chains have become increasingly fast, flexible and responsive, the role of ports has been transformed.…
Green hydrogen. A perfect solution for sectors that are difficult to decarbonize
According to experts, it is time to focus on green hydrogen, i.e. hydrogen produced from renewable sources and more specifically by electrolysis, converting water into hydrogen and oxygen molecules using ren…
Next-Generation Wireless in Logistics. The evolution of wireless networks and the future of the…
Even before the current COVID-19 crisis, wireless communication technology was making headlines. Much of the recent interest has focused on 5G mobile data networks that are being rolled out in many countries…
Digitally Connected Smart Ports. On the move to become Global Logistics Information Exchange Hu…
Ports are taking significant strides with digital transformation and starting to declare themselves as smart. Processes are digitalized, communities within the port are connected, and impressive gains in o…
Innovation Report 2020
The Innovation Report summarizes the main actions and achievements related to the innovation and digital transformation activity driven by the Algeciras Port Authority and its innovation ecosystem during 202…
Innovation Report 2019
The Innovation Report summarizes the main actions and achievements related to the innovation activity driven by the Algeciras Port Authority and its innovation ecosystem during the year 2019. This Report inc…
II Premio «Travesía de la Innovación» a la mejor idea innovadora
Resumen Finalidad del Concurso Tras el éxito de la primera convocatoria, la APBA, convocó la segunda edición del concurso de ideas de la Travesía de la Innovación, con el objetivo de seguir promoviendo, fome…
II Premio Algeciras BrainPort a los mejores Trabajos de Fin de Grado y Máster (TFG/TFM)
Presentación de los trabajos Los candidatos a los premios deberán presentar los siguientes documentos: Resumen ejecutivo: síntesis de las principales características del trabajo realizado dónd…
I Premio “Algeciras BrainPort” al mejor trabajo de fin de máster (TFM)
Resumen Finalidad del Concurso Los Premios a la Innovación Algeciras BrainPort al mejor trabajo de fin de máster (TFM), patrocinados por la Autoridad Portuaria de la Bahía de Algeciras (en adelante, APBA) …
I Premio “Travesía de la Innovación” a la mejor idea innovadora
Resumen Finalidad del Concurso La APBA lleva un tiempo trabajando en lo que denomina la Travesía de la Innovación, una iniciativa que pretende potenciar una cultura innovadora y crear un entorno inno…
