The Algeciras Bay Port Authority (APBA) is collaborating with what3words, the location technology company that makes it easy to talk about location. Having identified that traditional addresses do not tend to everyday modern needs, what3words goal is to become a global standard for communication location. Globally, 70% of addresses will not take you to the […]
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APBA and GOFIMA Research Group develop an environmental management tool for port waters
Algeciras Port Authority, together with the Physical Oceanography Group of the University of Malaga (GOFIMA), have developed a tool to support environmental management in the Port of Algeciras. The tool analyses the quality of water in the eight PAMUs (Port Aquatic Management Units) of the Port. This aims to comply with the recommendations of ROM 5.1-13 and highlight the results of […]
Algeciras Port Authority and Technology Campus launch the “Algeciras BrainPort” Innovation Awards to find the best masters thesis
The Algeciras Port Authority (APBA) and Algeciras Technology Campus Foundation (FCTA) open the registration period for the port innovation awards “Algeciras BrainPort”. The first edition initiative aims to recognize talent and promote innovation in the Port of Algeciras. The prize, valued at 1.200, and a six-month paid internship at the APBA will go to the best Master’s Thesis in the field […]
The Port of Algeciras shares its predictions and real-time weather information through a mobile app
The Environmental Control Panel (ECP) mobile app is now available for the Ports of Algeciras and Tarifa, complementing the existing website. Both applications allow access to the measurement stations real-time data and predictions and historical data of the main variables of interest (wind, waves and currents) in the Strait of Gibraltar, the Bay of Algeciras and Tarifa. It also […]
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 learning based on the development and implementation of a software prototype. To achieve this, an end-to-end approach has been applied, seeking to optimize both the entry – […]
Diálogo Competitivo para el proyecto Sistema Avanzado de Predicción de la Operatividad Buque-Infraestructura
Objeto del anuncio El procedimiento de Diálogo Competitivo consta de tres fases. La primera fase ha dado comienzo con el anuncio de la licitación y la presentación y posterior selección de los invitados a partir en el proceso de diálogo. Tras la notificación e invitación expresa se pasará a una segunda fase donde se lleva […]
The Competitive Dialogue for the development of a predictive system for vessel-infrastructure operations at Algeciras Port was launched
On March 5, 2018, the Competitive Dialogue procedure started, according to the announcement of the tender and the publication of the Descriptive Document of the innovation project “Advanced and predictive system for vessel-infrastructure operations” for the Port of Algeciras. The abovementioned document contains, on one hand, the functional needs, the objectives and the scope of […]
Algeciras Port cooperates with the International Taskforce – Port Call Optimization
The taskforce Port Call Optimization is a consortium formed by Shell, Maersk, MSC, CMA-CGM and the Ports of Algeciras, Busan, Goteborg, Houston, Rotterdam, Singapore and Ningbo Zhoushan together with the international associations IHMA, UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) and GS1. It should be mentioned that this international initiative is also supported by IALA, IHO, BIMCO, OCIMF, IMO and UK P&I. A […]
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 vessels (Teleport port services) and services directed to heavy truck traffic (Teleport heavy traffic). The Algeciras Port Authority (hereafter APBA) considers that the […]
Successful participation in the “III Algeciras Port IT Symposium” Conference
About 200 people gathered at the “Millán Picazo” Auditorium in Algeciras to learn about the latest trends in Digital Transformation, Blockchain and Cybersecurity, as well as its application to the maritime / port logistics business. After the welcome and introduction, offered by the General Manager of the APBA, José Luis Hormaechea, the Chief Information & […]
The APBA launches a competition of ideas among its employees and direct collaborators
The APBA launches the first edition of the ideas competition among its employees and direct collaborators. The initiative is part of the program called The Journey of Innovation, with the aim of inspiring, systematizing innovation and favouring intra-entrepreneurship of the public entity. Participants will be able to present their ideas through the APBA Innovation Portal […]
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 to the advanced tracking system. Particularly the project has focussed in the improvement of the vehicle and pedestrian access points and control measures […]
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-site port control, with the following targets: The project’s innovation: The project’s product: Applicability: To develop a better understanding of the SACR, this video contains a summary […]
Ampliación de Plazo para la Presentación de Propuestas Consulta Preliminar del Mercado “Sistema avanzado de predicción de la operatividad buque-infraestructura”
Objeto del anuncio En relación al anuncio relativo a la convocatoria de una consulta preliminar del mercado en la actuación “Sistema avanzado de predicción de la operatividad buque-infraestructura” dentro del Programa Algeciras Brainport 2020, que se publicó en el Boletín Oficial del Estado número 139, de 12 de junio de 2017, con el fin de […]
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 […]
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 utilization rate of the temporary storage areas (parking) and managing port mobility more efficiently, taking care of any incident and guaranteeing maximum quality of […]
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 strategic level (long term). This tool is very useful for port planning since it allows knowing the impact of certain decisions and evaluating the efficiency and quality […]
PMS
Summary: The project aims to develop the Algeciras Port Management System (PMS). As a first stage, the development is focused on seaside port operations. It should be said that a PMS is a broad concept, based on the integration of systems, which works as a unique interface platform and which allows coordinating/ monitoring port activities […]
SafePORT
Summary: The objective of the “Algeciras SafePort” project is to improve the management of ocean-meteorological risks in port environments so that the port players can operate and develop its activity in a more secure, efficient and sustainable manner. With this objective, the project has allowed to approximate the physical environment (climate) to the areas where […]
