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The Port of Algeciras exhibits its digital solutions in Ningbo in favour of operational optimisation and decarbonisation
A delegation of the Port Authority of the Algeciras Bay (APBA), headed by the Commercial Director of the organization, Nicolás Martínez and Jesús Medina, Head of the Technological Development Area, has participated in the 7th edition of the International Port Cooperation Forum of the Maritime Silk Road. The event, of great international renown and which […]
The APBA hosts the seventh panel of experts for the Andalusian Startegy for a Sustainable Blue Economy
The Port Authority of the Bay of Algeciras (APBA) hosted the seventh and last panel of experts for the development of the first Andalusian Strategy for Sustainable Blue Economy, promoted by the Ministry of Sustainability, Environment and Blue Economy of the Andalusian Regional Government, last Friday, July 14th, at the headquarters of the entity. This […]
APBA and UCA hold the closing ceremony of the Expert Course on Digital Transformation applied to Port Logistics
The president of the Algeciras Bay Port Authority, Gerardo Landaluce, and the vice-rector in functions of the Campus Algeciras Bay of the University of Cadiz, Jesús Verdú, have chaired the Tuesday 11th of July the closing ceremony of the first edition of the Expert Course in Digital Transformation applied to the Port Logistics where a […]
The APBA presents its positioning as a Hub for the Blue Economy in the European Parliament
Last June 27th, the Port Authority of the Algeciras Bay (APBA) was the protagonist of the event of the Intergroup of the European Commission SEArica (Sea, rivers, island and coastal areas), entitled “Ports as Hubs of the Blue Economy“. This meeting was organised with the support of the Conference of Peripheral Maritime Regions and co-organised […]
The APBA launches the 4th edition of the Innovation Journey Ideas Competition
The Port Authority of the Bay of Algeciras (APBA) announces the fourth edition of the ideas competition “Innovation Journey”, with the aim of continuing to promote, foster and encourage innovation and (intra) entrepreneurship in the APBA and its Port Community. In the same way as in the last editions, the APBA intends that, in addition […]
The Port of Algeciras presents the MVP of the Advanced Prediction System for SHip-Infrastructure Operations (PROAS) at the XIX ATPYC Young Professionals Conference
The Port Authority of the Algeciras Bay (APBA) took part, last 8th and 9th June, in the XIX Conference of Young Professionals of the Technical Association of Ports and Coasts (ATPYC), which counted with the collaboration of the APBA itself as it was held in its port facilities. The event, held at the Alameda Municipal […]
APBA participates in the “Sharing Day” of the European project AspBAN
Last Wednesday 7th June, the Port Authority Bay of Algeciras (APBA) participated in the “Sharing Day” of the European project AspBAN (Atlantic Smart Ports Blue Acceleration Network), considered by the European Commission as a flagship project in the development of the vertical of “Ports As Gateways and Hubs For The Blue Economy” of this organism. […]
The APBA protagonist at the 15th edition of the MedPorts&Shipping Summit at SIL 2023
The Port Authority of the Bay of Algeciras (APBA) participated, last 8th June, in the 15th edition of the MedPorts&Shipping Summit of the Mediterranean Logistics & Transport Week (Medalogistics Barcelona), within the framework of the International Logistics Exhibition (SIL) 2023. The event, which took place in the SIL’s Knowledge Pass Auditorium, was organised by the […]
The Port of Algeciras epicentre of the debate on energy transition within the framework of the European Harbour Master’s Committee seminar
The Port of Algeciras hosted, last 4th and 5th May, the 11th edition of the biennial seminar of the European Harbour Masters’ Committee of the International Harbour Masters’ Committee of the International Harbour Masters’ Association (IHMA), which took place in the Millán Picazo Auditorium. For two days, Algeciras has become the centre of the debate […]
The Port of Algeciras participates in the last conference of the Working Group of the ports of the Corridor of the Mediterranean Core Network of the TEN-T
The Port Authority of the Algeciras Bay (APBA) participated, last Tuesday 18 April, in the conference of the Working Group of the ports of the Corridor of the Mediterranean Core Network of the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T), organised by the Ministry of the Sea, Transport and Infrastructures of the Republic of Croatia and the Port […]
The Port Community of Algeciras collaborates in the creation of digital talent in the region Campo de Gibraltar
In a global scenario of continuous technological development and exponential digital transformation, it seems unquestionable that organisations must have a powerful local digital ecosystem that allows them to continue to offer a competitive advantage through digitisation and innovation as facilitating elements. However, the shortage of digital talent is already a reality that hinders development and […]
The APBA protagonist in the conference “Digital twins in the port environment” held at the UPM
The Port Authority of the Algeciras Bay (APBA) participated, last Thursday 20th April, in the conference “Digital Twins in the port environment”, organised by Digital Twins for Infrastructures & Cities, Puertos del Estado and the schools ETS of Civil Engineering and ETS of Naval Engineering of the Polytechnic University of Madrid (UPM), which was held […]
The APBA present at the Conference “Agora: Digitalisation, blue economy and smart ports” organised by UCA and Telefónica
The Port Authority of the Bay of Algeciras (APBA) hosted, last Friday 21 April in the Port of Algeciras, the Conference “Agora: Digitalization, blue economy and smart ports”, within the framework of the Telefónica Chair of the University of Cadiz (UCA). The meeting, held in the Millán Picazo Auditorium, is part of the activities of […]
APBA launches an app with information for passengers of the ports of Algeciras and Tarifa
The Algeciras Bay Port Authority (APBA) has developed an application for mobile devices addressed to the passengers of the ports of Algeciras and Tarifa (Cadiz) which offers information in real time about the ships’ schedules, the state of the embarkations/disembarkations, the assigned berth number, the shipping company or the ship which will cover the service. […]
Sara Robledo wins the III Port Innovation Award “Algeciras BrainPort” for the best Master’s Degree Final Project.
The APBA and the Technological Campus Foundation awarded her work on the design of a Machine Learning (ML) tool for the planning of human resources and goods handling equipment in a container terminal. Sara Robledo Blasco, student of the School of Industrial Engineering of the Polytechnic University of Valencia (UPV), received the III Algeciras Brainport […]
The 1st Edition of the University Expert in Digital Transformation applied to Port Logistics begins in Algeciras
Last March 10th, the Port Authority Bay of Algeciras (APBA) and the University of Cadiz (UCA) started the 1st Edition of the University Expert in Digital Transformation applied to Port Logistics, university degree promoted and organised by both institutions. This new degree, which has a total of 22 places, an equivalence of 15 ECTS credits […]
REMESA presents the proof of concept of the “Apolo” project with support of the APBA
The Port Authority Bay of Algeciras (APBA), represented by its Technical Innovation Office, attended last 15th March the demonstration of the Proof of Concept (PoC) of the disruptive innovation project called “Apolo”, developed by the company Reparaciones Marítimas Españolas SA (REMESA) from Algeciras. Specifically, the project proposes the development of a modular solution for the […]
The Innovation Committee of the Port of Algeciras gets under way
The Innovation Committee of the Port of Algeciras has started today with the opening of the deadline for companies and institutions to transfer their interest in belonging to it. This was announced this morning by the Head of Innovation of the Port Authority of Algeciras (APBA), Jesús Medina, during the Conference ‘Opportunities, towards Innovation’ which […]
The Innovation Committee of the Port of Algeciras on the way to becoming a reality
Next Thursday, 16th March, the launch of the Innovation Committee of the Port of Algeciras will take place. A Committee constituted as a shared work forum with the companies of its Port Community which aims to align, coordinate and promote collaborative innovation in the Port of Algeciras. This launch will be accompanied by a Business […]
The Port of Algeciras participates in the 12th edition of the European Forum Transfiere 2023
The Port Authority of the Bay of Algeciras has actively participated in the 12th edition of the European Forum Transfiere 2023, the main R&D&I meeting in Southern Europe. This forum, which was held on February 15, 16 and 17, 2023 at the Trade Fairs and Congress Center of Malaga, is a joint initiative of the […]
The APBA renews the certification of its R&D&i Management System according to the UNE 166002:2021 Standard
The Port Authority of the Algeciras Bay (APBA) has renewed the certificate of the R&D&i Management System, which it obtained for the first time in December 2019, and which accredits that the APBA complies with the requirements of the renewed UNE 166002:2021 Standard for research, development and innovation activities in the field of logistics and […]
Coronavirus and the impact on global supply chains
Global emergencies such as the recent coronavirus outbreak and its massive impact on the economy show the need to immediately rethink existing supply chain thinking. The popular and established strategies work, but only when they are not disrupted, and we live in a world where disruptive events are ironically becoming the norm. In this context, conventional […]
Gartner Research: The Culture Hacking Roadmap
Summary: Culture hacking takes change off the horizon and inserts it into employees’ day-to-day life in a visceral, immediate, low-effort way. CIOs can follow a six-step process to kick off or reignite change and embed culture hacking in an overall culture change effort. The first step of any culture change, whether it involves hacking or […]
Maritime 5G will hasten IoT adoption in shipping industry. How the introduction of 5G will change the shape of shipping
With improved communication technology comes improved maritime communication. 5G is expected to facilitate the roll-out of smart drones that can return real-time monitoring of ships entering and leaving ports and improve ship-shore communications for ship traffic. In addition to providing a better connectivity for the internet of things sensors that can assist in search and […]
Maritime Innovation Lab (MIL). Launched by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA)
The MIL is part of the broader MPA Living Lab efforts and consists of both physical and digital aspects to serve as a co-creation platform for innovation. The purpose-built facility will create an environment that enables experimentation and the test-bedding of innovative port services and intelligent ship operations. It also supports the Sea Transport Industry […]
Algeciras Next Generation Port. The smart future
Summary: Algeciras Port Authority is developing next steps to consolidate the technology investment programs to impact business mainstream and transform the port into a seamless (end-to-end logistic integrated), operational excellent (no idle time at port´s scale) and intelligent (data-driven) logistic node. Particularly, Algeciras Port Authority is working towards an integral platform for full visibility, idle […]
Interesting use cases in Ports worldwide of 5G Technology
Support for massive internet of things (IoT) is one of the three primary 5G use cases the other two are to enhance the mobile broadband and mission critical communications. Ports around the world are implementing trial 5G networks with the goal of enabling fast and high bandwidth communication. Ultimately, they seek to automatize commonplace […]
Facilitating start-ups in port-city innovation ecosystems
Summary: A start-up ecosystem is a self-governing habitat that is shaped much like a market, in that it cannot be meticulously controlled. Unlike a market, it can however be steered in a favourable direction. In the March 2017 issue of Journal of Transport Geography, Patrick Witte et al. discuss the relationship between ports, cities and […]
Competitive Gain in the Ocean Supply Chain
The study entitled, “Competitive Gain in the Ocean Supply Chain: Innovation Thats Driving Maritime Operational Transformation” and completed by BPI (Business Performance Innovation) in collaboration with NVIS and XVELA, examines and debates how the logistical chain and maritime supply is facing the challenges and technological challenges and the new business models of the industry. The […]
Port Productivity: Finding new efficiencies through collaboration
The article “Port Productivity: Finding new efficiencies through collaboration” gives a summary of the main conclusions that were reached in the Workshop on Port Productivity organized in Hamburg at the end of 2016. In this event, the main Port Authorities, Terminal Operators, Shipping Companies and technological suppliers participated. the focus on identifying obstacles, needs, as […]
DP World Australia, DB Schenker, Hamburg Sud collaborate to experiment with the new Blockchain technology
The new system with blockchain technology called TBSx3 and of Australian origin has been successfully tested in the logistics chain that runs between the wine region of Coonawarra, in Southern Australia, and the port of Qingdao, in Northwestern China. Among the partners that participated in the pilot test were the terminal operator DP World Australia, the logistic operator DB Schenker, the Hamburg […]
PSA Singapore launches the creation of the PSA Living-lab for the co-creation of innovations in the field of logistic-port operations
The PSA Singapore Corporation, one of the largest terminal operators at the international level, with the support of the Economic Development Board (EDB) and the Port-Maritime Authority of Singapore (MPA) have created a «Living Lab» to improve the efficiency of operations in the terminals of the Port of Singapore. The PSA Living-Lab laboratory will allow […]
IBM and MAERSK bet on BLOCKCHAIN technology
IBM, one of the technological giants with more experience in Blockchain, and the Maersk Group, leader in container transport, announce a collaboration to digitize and expedite international trade transactions through the use of blockchain technology. The proposed solution will significantly streamline document management and bureaucratic controls, reduce fraud in customs controls and errors in annotations, […]
Globcurrent, optimization of maritime routes based on real-time data of ocean currents
The Globcurrent project of the ESA (European Spatial Agency) has merged the different measurements to generate an image of the daily sea currents during the last 24 years. Shipping companies may use this information to understand the characteristics of surface circulation in certain regions and obtain data in near real time, so that they can […]
Nxport, the new data platform of the Port Community of Antwerp
At the beginning of 2017, the Port Community of Antwerp launched the new digital platform NxtPort, an ambitious initiative that aims to increase the competitiveness of the Port of Antwerp through the strategic and innovative use of data. Through this project, the exchange of data between the different actors will be favored, the processes will […]
3D printing of metal parts in the Port of Rotterdam
The Port of Rotterdam inaugurated at the end of 2016 the first laboratory of additive manufacturing and 3D printing of metal parts focused on the port industry (3D FieldLab). The success obtained in the development of the pilot project during 2015 led to the construction of this FieldLab, which will be located in the Innovation […]
Innovation Report 2023
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 2023. This Report includes, on the one hand, all the projects and initiatives carried out by multiple stakeholders from its innovation ecosystem and, on the other hand, […]
Innovation Report 2022
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 2022. This Report includes, on the one hand, all the projects and initiatives carried out by multiple stakeholders from its innovation ecosystem and, on the other hand, […]
Innovation Report 2021
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 2021. This Report includes, on the one hand, all the projects and initiatives carried out by multiple stakeholders from its innovation ecosystem and, on the other hand, […]
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 2020. This Report includes, on the one hand, all the projects and initiatives carried out by multiple stakeholders from its innovation ecosystem and, on the other hand, […]
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 includes, on the one hand, all the projects and initiatives carried out by multiple stakeholders from its innovation ecosystem and, on the other hand, it […]
II Award «Innovation Journey» to the best innovative idea
Summary Purpose of the award After the success of the first call, the APBA, called the second edition of the ideas contest of the Innovation Journey, with the aim of continuing to promote, encourage and incentivise innovative activity in the Port of Algeciras Bay (hereinafter, PBA). Unlike the first edition, in this call the APBA […]
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 dónde deberá aparecer título, objetivos, problemática u oportunidad (justificación), alcance de la solución, foco de innovación donde se encuadra el trabajo, metodología, resultados, impacto y principales conclusiones. Se deberá presentar en castellano o en […]
I Award “Algeciras BrainPort” to the best Master’s Degree Final Project
Summary Purpose of the Contest The Innovation Awards “Algeciras BrainPort” to the best Master’s Thesis (TFM), sponsored by the Port Authority of the Bay of Algeciras (hereinafter, APBA) and the Technological Campus Foundation of Algeciras (hereinafter, FCTA), aim to recognize the talent and contribution to the port of innovative initiatives, carried out by university students […]
I Award “Innovation Journey” to the best innovative idea
Summary Purpose of the award The APBA has been working for some time on what it calls the “Innovation Journey“, an initiative that aims to promote an innovative culture and create an innovative environment where its workers and collaborators can carry out innovative initiatives and ideas for the benefit of the competitiveness of the Port […]
