EVO’s H2Tractor, powered by a hydrogen fuel cell, is being integrated into the Logístika 360 fleet to test its performance in real-world working conditions. On Tuesday 28 April, the Port of Algeciras hosted the start of real-world trials of EVO’s H2Tractor, which has been integrated into the daily operations of Logístika 360. This milestone marks […]
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APBA backs 29 innovative initiatives in the fourth call for proposals under the Ports 4.0 Fund for ideas and comercial projects
The Algeciras Port Authority (APBA) has this year backed 29 initiatives proposed under the fourth call for proposals of the Ports 4.0 Innovation Fund, which is promoted by Puertos del Estado. The deadline for submitting proposals in the categories of ideas and commercial projects for the fourth call for proposals of the Puertos 4.0 Innovation […]
The Algeciras Port Innovation Committee has set out its roadmap for 2026 at its seventh meeting, held at the Algeciras Technology Campus Foundation
Last Thursday, 26th, the Innovation Committee of the Port of Algeciras organised a new working session with the aim of reviewing the second year of activity with a view to 2026 and presenting new innovative projects “made in Algeciras”, as well as facilitating a participatory discussion on the impact of Artificial Intelligence on the logistics […]
Digital Collaboration in Chemical Logistics: Preparing the Ground for the Fuels of the Future
New energy carriers—such as methanol, ammonia, hydrogen, e‑fuels and advanced biofuels—introduce operational challenges fundamentally different from those associated with conventional marine fuels. Because these substances are chemically sensitive, contamination‑prone and potentially hazardous, closely tied to plant operations and regulated handling sequences, they demand far more precise coordination among multiple stakeholders. As a result, they cannot […]
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 […]
Carbon Wave Gauge: new generation of carbon fiber-based level and wave sensors for real-time marine monitoring
Summary: Accurate monitoring of wave height and sea level is essential for maritime safety, port management, oceanographic research, and the design of critical infrastructure. However, traditional systems based on capacitive probes or more complex technologies have operational limitations, high costs, maintenance problems in saline environments, and difficulties in obtaining robust time series in dynamic conditions. […]
The 4th edition of the Algeciras Port Digital Academy initiative is launched
Last Friday, the Algeciras Port Authority (APBA) kicked off the 4th edition of the Algeciras Port Digital Academy, an initiative promoted by the institution’s Technological Development Department that seeks to train digital talent and expand the range of companies offering internships with the aim of bringing port and logistics activities closer to the next generation. […]
The Port of Algeciras, Epicenter of Port and Tourism Innovation at the Suncruise Forum
The Auditorium of the Port Authority of the Bay of Algeciras (APBA) hosted the Forum “Innovation: An Opportunity in the Port and Tourism Sector”, organized by Suncruise Andalucía and Mar de Alborán together with APBA, where the Suncruise Open Innovation Challenge awards were presented. The event, which brought together more than a hundred professionals, showcased […]
Panssari
Panssari is a technology start-up based in Santander, focused on developing innovative solutions for access control, detection and monitoring of unauthorised intrusions in port areas. The start-up is mainly focused on developing an AI platform (Panssari) that improves the security and operations of critical infrastructure, developed for the port area. It brings together, in a […]
WDTech
WDTech Sensors and Systems is a technology company based in El Puerto de Santa María (Cádiz), specialising in the design and development of advanced Internet of Things (IoT) solutions for real-time environmental monitoring. Its offering is based on proprietary technology, both hardware and software, enabling it to offer highly customised products tailored to the specific […]
SCAI Engineering
SCAI Engineering is a Barcelona-based technology startup that develops embedded systems and intelligent connectivity solutions to drive future mobility and smart cities. Its technology acts as a bridge between vehicles, infrastructure, and cloud ecosystems, enabling real-time data exchange, intelligent automation, and safer, more efficient urban environments. Specializing in high-performance modular systems, SCAI Engineering designs solutions […]
Torbellino Tech
Torbellino Tech is a startup originating from Algeciras, dedicated to software development and activities related to information technologies, with a unique focus: exploring the intersection between computer science, economics, and the maritime sector. Its work centers on investigating how the foundations of computer science can offer new answers to classic economic problems, such as the […]
SoleaHeat
SoleaHeat is a technology startup based in Cádiz, Spain, focused on the design and installation of turnkey industrial solar heat solutions tailored to processes requiring medium temperatures (100–250ºC). Its approach replaces fossil fuel consumption with a renewable, stable, and lower-cost energy source, contributing to industrial decarbonization without compromising operational efficiency. With its SoleaCooling solution, the […]
OCBO
OCBO is a technology startup whose goal is to transform international trade management through an all-in-one intelligent platform. To this end, it has developed a SaaS solution that digitizes and automates the creation and management of documentation for import and export logistics processes, eliminating operational fragmentation and reducing critical errors that impact profitability and efficiency. […]
EONSEA
EONSEA is a technology startup based in Seville, specializing in underwater inspection by combining unmanned vehicles (ROVs) with computer vision and artificial intelligence models. Its solution enables the automatic detection of damage and pathologies in vessels and submerged infrastructure, delivering precise analyses without the need for direct human intervention. Founded by experts in robotics and […]
Synnect
Synnect Technologies is a Madrid-based startup specializing in the development of real-time predictive digital twins for industry. Its solution, Connector, is designed to address inefficiencies in industrial workflows that directly impact companies’ potential and competitiveness. The platform enables users to anticipate problems and optimize processes through continuous simulation of future scenarios, connecting operational data with […]
Detektia and Space-Ship, APBA partner companies, awarded in the European Commission’s CASSINI initiative
The application of space technologies in the logistics and port sector is opening new opportunities to improve the efficiency, sustainability, and resilience of maritime and logistics operations. Thanks to programmes such as Copernicus and Galileo, and to the impetus provided by initiatives like the European Space Agency’s (ESA) Business Applications, more and more companies and […]
The Innovation Committee of the Port of Algeciras Bay holds its sixth meeting at the Campo de Gibraltar Chamber of Commerce
On 30 October, the Innovation Committee of the Port of Algeciras Bay organised a new working meeting with the objectives of updating the activities of the Committee and the Port Authority of Algeciras Bay (APBA), strengthening the open innovation scheme and the start-up ecosystem, and presenting new innovative projects, among others. On this occasion, 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 […]
Ideas afloat, entrepreneurship and innovation in the Port of Algeciras
The University of Cadiz, through UCA Emprende, and the Algeciras Technology Campus Foundation (FCTA), in collaboration with the Algeciras Bay Port Authority (APBA), held the event “Ideas Afloat: navigate as a team, innovate in the port“, an initiative that aims to promote entrepreneurship and the generation of ideas related to the port logistics sector among […]
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 […]
