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 processes. In this context, we have seen that data analytics is already much more than just a tool that gives us quicker access to […]
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The Port of Algeciras will increase the safety and efficiency of port operations thanks to an Advanced Forecasting System
The Port Authority of the Bay of Algeciras (APBA) has awarded to the joint venture formed by Oritia & Boreas SL, Ayesa Advanced Technologies SA and the Polytechnic University of Madrid, the development of an Advanced System for Predicting the Operability of Vessel Infrastructures, called PROAS (Port Risk Optimized Advanced System). The award amounts to […]
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-operation among agents is a key element and integration not only involves Port Authorities, Terminals and Port users and related Port Services Providers but the […]
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 from the UNE 166002:2014 standard regarding research, development and innovation (RD&i) within the scope of logistic and port operations. The UNE 166002:2014 Certification, granted […]
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 together with José Luis Hormaechea, General Manager, and Francisco de los Santos, Head of the Technology Development Area, and he also emphasized the […]
Prodevelop and MundoMarítimo webinar – APBA presents their Pit Stop concept and its implementation to optimise port calls
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 by the technology company Prodevelop and MundoMarítimo (Chilean magazine specialising in sea transport). The conference was moderated by Helmut Bellingrodt, Director of International Business Development in […]
The Port of Algeciras presents its challenges and innovation programme at the FOCOMAR Conference
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 of Andalucía (IDEA) within the framework of the FOCOMAR Project, and held in the headquarters of the Campo de Gibraltar Chamber of Commerce in Algeciras. The […]
Understanding the 5 key challenges to connect supply chain data
It is well known for any cargo owner or freight forwarding company who need a helicopter view of the supply chain information and flow, understanding the available data and running scenarios on possible benefits from their data, is key for supply chain optimization, continuous improvement and innovation. In fact, having blind spots can result in […]
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 and thereby reduce emissions. The aim of the pilot is to improve the end2end port call process, including Just In […]
The Port of Algeciras wins the 12th edition of the ESPO Award 2020 for its culture and innovation management program
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. With this award, the European institution acknowledges the role of APBA concerning the promotion of integration of innovative companies and local entrepreneurs in […]
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’s Innovation Plan for Transport and Infrastructures. Under this plan to promote entrepreneurship for innovation in the port industry, Ports 4.0 will allocate […]
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. Throughout the five-week length of the event, professionals, managers and companies from a wide range of industries presented the main GIS-related national […]
To drive innovation, you must understand your ecosystem
Through their pioneering work around innovation maturity, Beswick, Toma and Vargas have concluded that when clustering the many ecosystem elements, you typically end up with five core pillars: strategy, leadership, management, culture and processes. Understanding if any of the components of these pillars is hindering the progress and outcome of the ecosystem becomes paramount when it […]
HOP Ubiquitous
HOP Ubiquitous is a Spanish Start-Up dedicated to the development of IoT solutions for environmental monitoring in intelligent cities. The main objective of HOPU is to support decision making and thus boost urban sustainability through services based on contextual and accurate environmental data. Its solutions are fully integrated with the standardized FIWARE platform and comply […]
PortXchange
PortXchange is a Start-Up founded in Rotterdam (Holland) that provides innovative digital solutions to shipping companies and port communities around the world to become more efficient and reduce their carbon footprint. Believing that collaboration, digitization and sustainability will shape the future of the shipping industry, PortXchange provides a centralized platform for sharing data and events in […]
Development of a machine learning algorithm combined with an optimization model to support berth allocation and facilitate JiT arrivals during OPE
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 update about such information. But generally, after the port call request occurs, estimated time data tends to remain static and […]
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 of 5G technology in the control and security processes of the Algeciras Port Authority (APBA). For this purpose, a […]
Cooperation on intermodal standards vital for supply chain efficiency
Currently the need for supply chain visibility is rising, even more when intermodal transport takes place or shipments are consolidated. Even though efforts have been made in particular modes of transportation, there is the lack of a wider approach, and therefore the requirement to address the subject from an end-to-end perspective, involving the several means […]
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 2020 in a ceremony held in Málaga within the framework of GreenCities 11th Urban Intelligence and Sustainability Forum. The solution suggested by the technological company Hop Ubiquitous […]
APBA is the winner of the FIWARE Zone IoT Challenge 2020, a joint initiative by the regional Council of Andalucia and Telefónica
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 Algeciras”, was focused on finding allies and innovative technology solutions to obtain real-time data about the surrounding environmental factors (e.g. air and water quality, and […]
Decarbonising Shipping: All Hands on Deck
Shipping has a dual challenge. It must meet the demand of the world’s growing population, with more ships and more voyages, while radically reducing its emissions. Sustainable challenges have been addressed worldwide and IMO’s ambitious goals to cut green-house gas and carbon emissions impacts the shipping industry at every possible scale, including cleaner fuels, new […]
