Summary: Climate change adaptation and the preservation of critical infrastructure are among the key challenges facing European ports today. To ensure safe, efficient and sustainable operations, it is becoming increasingly important to have continuous information on the performance of quays, breakwaters and other infrastructure exposed to demanding environmental conditions. In this context, INFRAWISE has emerged […]
digitalisation
SonaGrid Project: Advanced Acoustic Intelligence Network for Environmental and Operational Monitoring in the Ports of Algeciras and Tarifa
Summary: Noise management represents a significant challenge in port environments, both from an environmental and an operational perspective. The wide range of activities taking place within a port, together with the presence of vessels, vehicles, machinery and other assets, creates a complex acoustic environment in which it is not sufficient to know noise levels alone. […]
Recytrack
Recytrack is a SaaS platform that automates the creation, submission, and recordkeeping of the mandatory documentation required for every waste transfer, connecting waste producers, transport operators, and treatment facilities within a single digital environment. In Spain, every waste movement requires contracts, notifications, and identification documents that must be reported to the authorities. Much of this […]
GoPlanner!
Go!Planner is a technology startup specialized in the digitalization and optimization of transportation, logistics, and port transport operations. Its modular SaaS platform integrates transport management (TMS), resource planning, logistics ERP, real-time traceability, document management, advanced invoicing, operational communications, and data analytics into a single digital environment. The solution incorporates mathematical optimization algorithms, Artificial Intelligence (AI), […]
Archangelus Systems
Archangelus Systems is a technology startup based in Cádiz specializing in the development of advanced preventive security solutions for critical environments. Founded in 2020 and headquartered in San Fernando (Cádiz), the company designs and develops proprietary technology that combines sensing technologies, geolocation, secure communications, and artificial intelligence to protect people and reduce risks in emergency […]
SinapSysTec Digital Solutions
SinapSysTec is an international group of companies specialized in artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced computer vision technologies, founded in 2018 by a multidisciplinary team of experts in deep learning, engineering, robotics, and software development. The company develops AI-based solutions that help public and private organizations improve operational efficiency, optimize processes, and reduce risks in complex […]
Drowning in Data, Starving for Decisions: Turning Data into Actionable Intelligence in Maritime Digitalization
Maritime digital transformation has triggered an explosion in the volume of information available across the industry. Vessels equipped with sensors, intelligent maintenance systems, connected navigation platforms, energy management tools, and AI-powered solutions are generating more data than ever before. Yet having access to more information does not automatically translate into better decisions. An article featured […]
The APBA Shares Its Experience in Digital Transformation at the 2nd TAI Seville Forum
The Port Authority of the Bay of Algeciras (APBA) took part on 24 September in the 2nd TAI Seville Forum, an event that brought together technology leaders and senior executives from various Andalusian public administrations to discuss the main challenges of digital transformation in the public sector. The event, entitled “Technological Challenges for the Future […]
Mastering maritime data for competitive advantage
Maritime operations are entering a data-driven era in which high-quality information is no longer just a reporting requirement, but a source of operational, commercial and regulatory advantage. Across shipping, regulators, charterers, service providers and cargo owners increasingly expect digital proof of compliance, efficiency and safety, while maritime companies are under growing pressure to improve transparency, […]
From paper to trust: modernising MARPOL documentation
Maritime regulation is becoming increasingly digital, but MARPOL documentation remains largely tied to paper-based routines at the port–ship interface. The International Maritime Organization has already laid important foundations through the Maritime Single Window, guidance on electronic record books and evolving rules for electronic certificates. However, much of the day-to-day reality of MARPOL compliance continues to […]
APBA at the Container Terminal Automation Conference Europe 2026
The Port Authority of the Bay of Algeciras (APBA) took part in the tenth edition of the Container Terminal Automation Conference Europe (CTAC), organised by Port Technology International and held on 21 and 22 April at the Hotel Las Arenas Balneario Resort in Valencia. The event brought together representatives from leading European container terminal operators, […]
Brownfield Automation: Standards, AI and Interoperability as Enablers
Automation in port terminals is no longer limited to greenfield developments; it has become a strategic objective to improve productivity, safety, predictability and advance decarbonisation. However, most terminals worldwide operate as brownfield environments shaped by decades of incremental investments, legacy systems and operational inertia. This makes automation a challenge that must be addressed without interrupting […]
The APBA present at the eMobility Expo World Congress 2026
The Port Authority of the Bay of Algeciras (APBA) took part in the eMobility Expo World Congress – MOW 2026, the largest European professional event dedicated to sustainable, connected, autonomous and electrified mobility, held on 10 and 11 March at the Málaga Trade Fair and Congress Center (Fycma). The event brought together more than 375 […]
The Chessboard of Digital Transformation: From Daemons to Gods
In the global economy, where more than 80% of trade is transported by sea, digital transformation in ports and logistics nodes has become a strategic necessity. Christos K. Papadopoulos, Head of the Information Technology and Telecommunications Department at the Port of Thessaloniki, describes this process as a Chessboard in which two forces compete: the Daemons, […]
Unlocking Security and Operational Management with Wireless Intelligence
Historically, the steel structure of ships has acted as an impenetrable barrier to connectivity, transforming vessels into enormous Faraday cages that block traditional signals such as Wi-Fi. This limitation has forced the maritime industry to rely on expensive and complex cabled infrastructures, whose installation requires kilometres of cabling, perforations in watertight bulkheads and weeks of […]
APBA protagonist at Smart Digital Ports of the Future 2025
The Port Authority of the Bay of Algeciras (APBA) participated in the ninth edition of the Smart Digital Ports of the Future event, organized by Port Technology International, held on November 12 and 13 at the Amsterdam Convention Center. The event brought together representatives from the world’s leading ports and major companies in the maritime-port […]
The APBA as an example of leadership in transforming the IT operating model at the Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo 2025
Between November 10 and 13, the Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo 2025 took place in Barcelona, an internationally renowned event focused on exploring the trends and strategic technologies driving innovation and digital transformation to shape the future of organizations and businesses. Under the theme Agents of Change: Leading Through Intelligence, this event consolidates its position as the […]
PANORAMA: digital platform for observation, correlation and early warning of environmental and operational events
Summary: According to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Maritime Transport Report 2024, maritime transport accounts for approximately 80% of global trade. This activity has a significant environmental impact on port environments, particularly in terms of air quality, noise and water pollution. Added to this is growing international regulatory pressure, which requires […]
Isarsoft: artificial vision tool for port traffic management
Summary: Road traffic management in ports and port terminals is currently a growing challenge for logistics and international trade, particularly due to the increase in the volume of goods in recent decades. As global trade has grown, some port infrastructures have struggled to expand at the same pace, creating bottlenecks and congestion at the entrances […]
The APBA takes centre stage at the 3rd Campo de Gibraltar Innovation and Digital Transformation Fair
On Wednesday 1 October, the Port Authority of the Bay of Algeciras (APBA) played a prominent role in the 3rd Innovation and Digital Transformation Fair, organised by the Campo de Gibraltar Chamber of Commerce. It should be noted that the Fair is part of the ‘Campo de Gibraltar en digital 2025’ project and includes a […]
From bottlenecks to breakthroughs: how private 5G is transforming port operations
Port digitalization is taking a qualitative leap with the adoption of private 5G networks (P5G), which offer port operators full control over connectivity, allowing them to tailor the network to their specific needs and ensure enhanced security. Unlike Wi-Fi or public 5G, P5G enables the management of complex environments with heavy machinery, metal structures, and […]
