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 volatility, which has been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, has elevated the need for agility and flexibility. And increased attention on the environmental impact of supply chains is triggering regionalization […]
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Fisterra Energy, Enagás and White Summit Capital promote a project to generate green hydrogen in Algeciras Bay
Fisterra Energy, Enagás and White Summit Capital have presented a project that contemplates the start-up of a green hydrogen production plant in the Bay of Algeciras of up to 237 MW. This facility will supply green hydrogen to local industry, which includes large consumers of hydrogen and natural gas. In line with the provisions of […]
The Port of Algeciras participates in the International Physical Internet Conference IPIC2021
APBA, represented by Jesús Medina and Enrique Martín, took part in the eighth edition of the international IPIC2021 conference (International Physical Internet Conference) held online in June and co-organised by the European ALICE platform. IPIC aims to provide an open forum for researchers, industry representatives and representatives from the administration to explore, discuss and introduce […]
The Posidonia Port CDM Project, supported by the APBA, selected by the Ports 4.0 Fund
The Posidonia Port CDM initiative supported by the Algeciras Port Authority (APBA) has been one of the 9 selected by the Compensation Fund Distribution Committee to receive a grant from the Ports 4.0 Fund created by the Public Body Ports of the State (OPPE) for digitization projects. Posidonia Port CDM is a tool that allows […]
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, Algeciras, and Houston. Trusted by industry leaders worldwide to optimise over 100,000 port calls. With these different trials, such as the one in Algeciras, have made it possible […]
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 as a result. Managing the port call process, coordination among all parties involved is crucial. There are multiple actors involved in the process the terminal, pilots, port authority, maritime authority, […]
APBA shares its experience with 5G technology in the second edition of the #SmartCity24Hours event
The Algeciras Bay Port Authority took part in the second edition of the #SmartCity24Hours event – ‘Urban Ecosystem of Applied Innovation’ – organised by the Official College of Telecommunications Engineers of Western Andalusia and Ceuta (COITAOC) and held in April, in the Auditorium of the Seville Higher School of Engineering. The event, which was streamed […]
APBA shares its progress with the PORTCDM concept via a webinar organised by the Inter-American Committee on Ports (CIP) and the Maritime Policy Bureau (MPB)
At the end of March 2021, APBA took part in the ‘Port Modernisation: Digital Operational Management and Cyber-Security’ webinar organised by the Inter-American Committee on Ports (CIP) and the Maritime Policy Bureau (MPB), around the central issue of the use of digital tools to improve digital operational management and the implications of cyber-security in the […]
The Port of Algeciras participates in the Smart Digital Ports of the Future 2021 virtual event
The Port of Algeciras was once again offered the opportunity to take part in the spring edition of the Smart Digital Ports of the Future event, organised by Port Technology International and which, on this occasion, was held virtually between 29 March and 1 April. The event, which involved the participation of more than 60 […]
The Port of Algeciras presents its Innovation and Digital-Transformation plan at the EXPO TIC Cádiz event
APBA, represented by Cristina Recio, Sales and Marketing Manager, and Jesús Medina, Head of the Innovation and Digital-Solutions Business Unit, participated in the 2021 edition of the Expo Tic Cádiz event, held virtually in March. Expo TIC Cádiz – the international business summit in which the most important companies of the technological sector come together […]
Guillermo Ripalda wins the second ‘Algeciras BrainPort’ Port Innovation Award for the best Final Bachelor’s and Master’s Project
Guillermo Ripalda Andrades, student at the Higher Polytechnic School of Algeciras of the University of Cádiz received the second Algeciras Brainport Port Innovation Award for Best Final Master’s Project in March 2021, during a ceremony held in the conference hall of the Algeciras Technological Campus’ R&D&I Building and streamed online for remote attendees. This international […]
The Port of Algeciras will participate as a strategic partner in the European AspBAN project focused on promoting innovation and the generation of start-ups in the blue economy
The AspBAN (Atlantic Small Ports Blue Acceleration Network) was selected by the European Commission in March to implement a platform of acceleration services for Atlantic ports within the EU. In particular, the mission of the AspBAN European project is to support Atlantic ports in acting as ecosystems to drive innovation and the generation of start-ups […]
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 processes. In this context, we have seen that data analytics is already much more than just a tool that gives us quicker access to […]
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 […]
Advanced platform for environmental sustainability management in the Port of Algeciras
Summary: This project is part of the FIWARE ZONE IoT Challenge and is developed by the start-up HOPU, winner of the challenge entitled “Advanced platform for environmental management and sustainability in the Port of Algeciras” in the 2020 edition. The scope of the pilot project consists of the development of a solution based on Artificial […]
