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The Port of Algeciras, testing host for the autonomous marine drone developed by the start-up BlackSand Marine
The Algeciras Bay Port Authority (APBA), attended on March 19th to the demonstration of the Proof of Concept (PoC) of the disruptive innovation project called “E-3 – Advanced USV’s and autonomous hangars of recharge for unlimited autonomy and 24/7/365 recurrent operations“, developed by the Canary Islands start-up BlackSand Marine Technologies. Specifically, the project proposes the […]
APBA and UCA promote the second edition of the Expert in Digital Transformation Applied to Port Logistics
Last February 12, the Port Authority of the Bay of Algeciras (APBA) and the University of Cadiz (UCA) celebrated the launch of the second edition of the University Expert Course in Digital Transformation Applied to Port Logistics. This postgraduate university degree, promoted and organized by both institutions, highlights the excellent collaboration between entities, port and […]
The Innovation Committee of the Port of Algeciras holds its second meeting adding new members
The Innovation Committee of the Port of Algeciras held, last February 7th, the second of its quarterly meetings, since the initiative started in the spring of 2023. After a brief welcome by Jesus Medina, Head of the Technological Development Area of the APBA and President of the Committee itself, the session began with the presentation […]
The Ports 4.0 Fund launches its third call for Commercial Ideas and Projects with 6.75 million Euros
The Official State Gazette (BOE) published, last December 28th, 2023, the new call for the Ports 4.0 fund for its Ideas and Commercial Projects program. This call regulates the granting, by Puertos del Estado, of public aid within the framework of the Plan to Promote Entrepreneurship for Innovation in the Port Sector, with the aim […]
The Port Authority of the Algeciras Bay and WISeKey join forces to develop a pioneering project of digital transformation.
The Port Authority of the Algeciras Bay has signed and agreement with WISeKey International Holding Ltd. (“WISeKey”), a leader in cybersecurity, digital identity, and Internet of Things (IoT), integrating it into the Digital Transformation Consortium of the container and port logistics sector. This step follows the success of the agreement with DP World in Dubai, […]
The APBA celebrates the launch of the 2nd edition of its initatiave aimed at Training Centers within the framework of its Algeciras Port Digital Academy program
The Port Authority of the Bay of Algeciras (APBA) held, last Thursday, November 30th, the launching ceremony of the second edition of its initiative addressed to Training Centers, adding new students and expanding the offer of companies in which they will be able to complement their training. Thus begins, within the school year 2023-2024, the […]
The Port of Algeciras presents its use cases in Artificial Intelligence at the 1st AI Congress of Andalusia held in Granada
The Algeciras Port Authority (APBA) participated, last November 22 and 23, in the 1st Congress of Artificial Intelligence of Andalusia, organized by the Junta de Andalucía, through the Digital Agency of Andalusia (ADA, by its acronym in Spanish) and held at the Palacio de Congresos de Granada.The Minister of the Presidency, Interior, Social Dialogue and […]
The Port Authority of the Bay of Algeciras hosts an ICEX Workshop on technological solutions for integrated value chains
The Port Authority of the Bay of Algeciras (APBA) held last Wednesday, November 15, together with ICEX, the conference entitled “Technological Solutions for Integrated Value Chains“. On this occasion, the Millán Picazo Auditorium was the stage where, from the point of view of innovation and technology, it was discussed how supply chains can increase their […]
Six proposals supported by the Port of Algeciras are selected in the modality of pre-commercial projects of the 2nd call of the Ports 4.0 Fund
On October 2, the Public Body Puertos del Estado approved, through the Distribution Committee of the Interport Compensation Fund, the provisional resolution for the modality of pre-commercial projects, in accordance with the 2nd Call of the Ports 4.0 Fund. On this occasion, the public body has endowed this category of projects with a total of […]
36 entities make up the Innovation Committee of the Port of Algeciras
The Innovation Committee of the Port of Algeciras has held in the last days the first of its quarterly meetings. In the course of the same Jesus Medina, Chief Innovation & Information Officer of the Algeciras Bay Port Authority (APBA), has assumed the Presidency of the Committee for the next two years. The aim of […]
The APBA participates in the I Innovation and Digital Transformation Fair organised by the Chamber of Commerce of the Campo de Gibraltar
The Port Authority of the Bay of Algeciras (APBA) was present, last Wednesday, September 20th, in the I Innovation and Digital Transformation Fair, framed in the project “Campo de Gibraltar in digital 2023”; and which contemplates a series of actions aimed at promoting innovation and business digitalization, with the objective of achieving an improvement in […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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